The fight against COVID-19 involves many different people. We need healthcare workers to treat patients, food service workers to keep people fed, and sanitation workers to help keep our environments and equipment sanitized. Biotechnology companies and laboratories are also working hard to fight the pandemic through testing and developing potential vaccines and medicines. In this article, we are highlighting the work of biotech companies and how we at BWS are helping.

The FDA Is Pushing for Expedited Testing 

Safety is always the core of the FDA’s initiatives. Sometimes that means pushing forward to ensure that people who need care and treatment are able to get it quickly and efficiently. To help in this matter, the FDA has issued a new policy that allows certain labs who meet requirements to begin working on testing for COVID-19 while pursuing an EUA from the FDA. Though labs are still expected to maintain compliance with FDA regulation and obtain the proper clearance for their activities, in light of this public health emergency, laboratories can push forward. For more detailed information on the policy and how it may affect your company or lab, click here. 

Biotech & Laboratory Response to COVID-19

Biotechnology companies and labs all over the world have responded to the COVID-19 crisis by working to develop therapeutics and a vaccine to fight the virus.  Many companies are leveraging their expertise in genetics testing, immunology, antibody engineering and manufacturing capabilities to expedite research, treatment, and prevention of COVID-19.  As these accelerated processes continue, biohazardous waste and the need for its removal are at an all-time high.  In numerous cases, volume of biohazardous waste for these biotech companies and labs are at levels not seen in many years and they need service they can count on.

How Can BWS, Inc. Help? 

As biotech companies are busy researching in their pursuit of COVID-19 treatment and prevention, at BWS, we have aligned our resources and manpower to support the influx of medical waste disposal needs for this industry. We have a variety of container types, products, and the flexibility in designing disposal solutions to fit each biotech or laboratory’s individual needs.  If you have a biotechnology company or a laboratory that is working to help fight COVID-19, then BWS, Inc. has the biomedical waste removal solutions that will keep your operation moving. We offer a legacy of perfect compliance with standards set by the FDA, CDC, and other federal government organizations. Whether you’re looking for biomedical waste removal or any other type of hazardous waste removal, BWS, Inc. is fully equipped to handle your needs. For more information about how we’re doing our part during the public health crisis, click here. Contact us today with your questions and we’ll make sure your needs are met. 

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