This guidance document about biological contaminants of emerging concern (BioCEC) is intended for public health and environmental professionals and is rooted in the “One Health” framework. It builds upon the Contaminants of Emerging Concern (CEC) Framework that was published in December 2023 and is meant to provide guidance for states to identify and evaluate the broad range of contaminants and pathogens covered by the term BioCEC.
BioCEC are diverse, and the risks they pose are varied; therefore, it is important to note that this guidance is not comprehensive and will not identify specific risks. This guidance can, however, aid entities as they assess the risk for their unique circumstances. The scope of this guidance is driven in part by the ITRC team’s capacity and the expertise of the team members/volunteers.
Topic(s): Contaminants of Emerging Concern, Risk Assessment
