CBA1 Notification

CBA1 - Notification to HSE of the first use of biological agents in Hazard Groups 2 or 3

This form is to be completed online https://www.hse.gov.uk/forms/notification/

More information can be found in the 'Biological Risk Assessment: Guidance & Templates' Section of the Safety Office's Intranet site.

CBA1 Guidance Notes

These notes relate to notification duties under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations.  You may have similar duties under other legislation, for example The Specified Animal Pathogens Order, and you should ensure that you have complied with all relevant requirements.
If, however, you have already made a notification of the use of a biological agent(s) under the Genetically Modified Organisms (Contained Use) Regulations, then no further notification under COSHH is required.

What do I need to notify?

You need to notify:

  • First use of biological agents in Hazard Groups 2 or 3 at a particular premises.
  • Subsequent use of any of the agents listed in Part V of Schedule 3 at a particular premises, ie transportation (consignment/importation) of biological agents

When should I notify?

You should let us have a completed form at least 20 days in advance of any planned work.  This time allows HSE to assess the information you have given and request further information if required.  If you need to start work in less than 20 days, then you should contact us by phone in the first instance so we can consider your request.