Biological Warfare

Concept of Biological Warfare

In relation to securing dangerous material (in case of crisis or terrorism) a meaning of biological warfare may be outlined, in general regarding European law, as follows: The deliberate use of disease-producing microorganisms, toxic biological products, or organic biocides by either nations or non-governmental bodies to induce death or disabilities in humans and/or animals and/or damage to plant crops, etc.[1]

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Notes and References

1. Definition of biological warfare published by the European Commission

Biological Warfare in the National Security Context

A definition and brief description of Biological Warfare in relation to national security is as follows:As defined by The United Nations, the use of any living organism (e.g. bacterium, virus) or an infective component (e.g., toxin), to cause disease or death in humans, animals, or plants. In contrast to bioterrorism, biological warfare is defined as the state-sanctioned  use of biological weapons on an opposing military force or civilian population. Biological weapons include pathogenic viruses, bacteria, and biological toxins.