Glossary entry

French term or phrase:

Laboratoires P2 et P3

English translation:

BSL-2 and BSL-3 laboratories

Added to glossary by Robert Such
Sep 28, 2021 20:52
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French term

Laboratoires P2 et P3

French to English Science Biology (-tech,-chem,micro-)
Hi,

Does anyone know what the P in P2 and P3 laboratories stands for?

And does anyone know what the equivalent classification is in the UK and US?

The laboratories are mentioned in a write-up about a technology research institute.

Thanks.
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4 +1 BSL-2 and BSL-3 laboratories

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BSL-2 and BSL-3 laboratories

P stands for "pathogène" and also for "protection"
BSL = biosafety level
"P2 and P3 laboratories" is also used in English, but less often
Note from asker:
Thanks Anton. I didn't see that page. Good resource!
Peer comment(s):

agree Erzsébet Czopyk
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