Latest HazMatID model certified to strictest military standard for extreme climates

10:43 – Mysterious illness, which in recent weeks has prompted widespread panic in the Ugandan district of Kibale, is confirmed as Ebola haemorrhagic fever

Current phase of study to collect data on airborne contaminant behavior began on July 29

Argon Electronics, a world leader in the development and manufacture of hazardous material detector simulators, has been accredited to Environmental Management System Standard ISO 14001:2004.

Protesters target Dow Chemical, sponsor of the 2012 Olympic Games and company behind Union Carbide.

A UK woman who claims to be a Roman Catholic nun has been convicted of sending white powder threats to leading political figures including Nick Clegg, who she accused of being a 'devil worshipping freemason'. Further details on Bioprepwatch here

Optimetrics, the well known CBRNE software company has been acquired by DCS Corp a high technology engineering company whose CBRN portfolio is heavily increased by the addition.

Syrian turmoil generates unprecedented demand for gas masks in Israel

16:06 - The WHO has offered some brief, general guidance on safety and security in research on laboratory-modified H5N1 viruses

15:35 - (Reuters) UK government extends its flu vaccination programme by offering all children AstraZeneca's nasal spray.

15:54 - Syria declares ownership of WMD on state television, as well as a willingness to use them against foreign attack.