According to ADR 1.8.3 any institution involved in the carriage or the related packing, loading, filling or unloading of infectious substances and genetically modified organisms assigned to

• Category A (UN 2814,  UN 2900 and UN 3549),
• Medical waste (UN 3291) exceeding a net quantity of 333 kg per transport unit,
• Genetically modified (micro)organisms (UN 3245) exceeding a net quantity of 333 kg per transport unit

must appoint one or more safety advisers for the carriage of dangerous goods, responsible for helping to prevent the risks inherent in such activities with regard to persons, property and the environment.

Additional relevant documents (in German, French and Italian):

• Ordinance on the Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser: Gefahrgutbeauftragtenverordnung GGBV, Ordonnance sur les conseillers à la sécurité (OCS), Ordinanza sugli addetti alla sicurezza (OSAS)
• Explanations, responsible authorities and examining sections for the Ordinance on the Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser: Adressen und Hilfsmittel, Adresses et moyens auxiliaires, Indirizzi e documenti di supporto