# Controls on Certain Laboratory Equipment and Related Technology To Address Dual Use Concerns About Biotechnology
> **Bureau of Industry and Security** · Interim final rule. · Published 2025-01-16 · Effective 2025-01-16 · 90 FR 4612
## Document
- **Document number:** 2025-00723
- **Category:** bis-export-control
- **Sub-agency:** Bureau of Industry and Security
- **Federal Register citation:** 90 FR 4612
- **CFR reference:** 15 CFR 740
- **Publication date:** 2025-01-16
- **Effective date:** 2025-01-16
- **Commerce docket:** Docket No. 250108-0012
## Abstract

With this interim final rule (IFR), the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is revising the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to address the accelerating development and deployment of advanced biotechnology tools contrary to U.S. national security and foreign policy interests. This rule institutes new controls on certain biotechnology equipment and related technology. It further solicits public comments on the changes it implements.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/01/16/2025-00723/controls-on-certain-laboratory-equipment-and-related-technology-to-address-dual-use-concerns-about)
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