Wu Q, Elkind S, Preston F, Wachala M, Dunn E, White SK, Windhorst D, DiGiandomenico K, McGuire C, Brok H, Hodges R. An Industry Proposal for a Cell and Gene Therapy Safety Data Sheet.
APPLIED BIOSAFETY 2023;
28:176-191. [PMID:
37736420 PMCID:
PMC10510680 DOI:
10.1089/apb.2023.0009]
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Abstract
Introduction
A safety data sheet (SDS) is an established hazard communication tool for chemicals, for which no comparable document exists in the biotherapeutics industry. As the cell and gene therapy (CGT) field expands, industry leaders have identified a growing need to address this gap in communication of the unique occupational health and safety risks posed by CGT materials and products.
Methods
Following the sections of a traditional chemical SDS, information was modified by industry subject matter experts, relevant to CGT biological materials. This guide was developed based on assumptions of a maximum biosafety level 2, and any chemical components present in the material were excluded from the hazard classification.
Results
The guide contains necessary information to conduct a workplace risk assessment and communicate the unique workplace hazards posed by potential exposures to the material. The target audience is intended to be entities handling and producing these materials, plus collaborators, contractors, or operations sites receiving and handling the CGT material. An example of a CGT SDS is provided in Table 1.
Discussion
The CGT SDS provides industry with a best practice to address an existing gap in hazard communication for CGT. We expect that, as the field evolves, so may the contents. The CGT SDS can be used as a reference for other biological modalities in the field.
Conclusions
This initial CGT SDS communicates workplace hazards and assesses the unique risks posed by these biological materials and can assist in creating exposure control plans specific to the workplace hazards.
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