Access and benefit-sharing of the pathogenic microorganisms such as SARS-CoV-2

Yalin Zhai; Geng Hong; Mengnan Jiang; Qiang Wei

doi:10.1016/j.bsheal.2022.05.003

Access and benefit-sharing of the pathogenic microorganisms such as SARS-CoV-2

Biosaf Health. 2022 Dec;4(6):414-420. doi: 10.1016/j.bsheal.2022.05.003. Epub 2022 May 26.

Authors

Yalin Zhai¹, Geng Hong^{1

2}, Mengnan Jiang¹, Qiang Wei¹

Affiliations

¹ National Pathogen Resource Center, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing 102206, China.
² China Center for Food and Drug International Exchange, National Medical Products Administration, Beijing 100082, China.

Abstract

With the outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), it is essential to share pathogens and their data information safely, transparently, and timely. At the same time, it is also worth exploring how to share the benefits of using the provided pathogenic microorganisms fairly and equitably. There are some mechanisms for the management and sharing of pathogenic microbial resources in the world, such as the World Health Organization (WHO), the United States, the Europe, and China. This paper studies these mechanisms and puts forward "PICC" principles, including public welfare principle, interests principle, classified principle, and category principle, to strengthen cooperation, improve efficiency, and maintain biosafety.

Keywords: Access; Benefit-sharing; Pathogenic microorganisms; SARS-CoV-2.

Publication types

Review