Publication of the 2023 Annual Report of the Federal Select Agent Program

Today, the Federal Select Agent Program (FSAP) is pleased to announce the publication of its ninth annual report of aggregate program data, the 2023 Annual Report of the Federal Select Agent Program. The report summarizes data for calendar year 2023 and is part of FSAP’s continued efforts to provide the American public with insight into the regulatory activities of the program.  

For more than two decades, FSAP has provided critical leadership and oversight in the areas of biosafety and security. With the oversight provided by FSAP during this time, laboratories have been able to continue to work with dangerous biological agents and toxins in a safe and secure manner. 

Once again, the content includes a look at the regulatory functions of FSAP, as well as compliance with the select agent and toxin regulations at laboratories across the nation. The report also highlights FSAP's efforts to engage with the regulated community throughout the year to enhance regulatory compliance.

As in previous years, data from this year’s report underscore that overall, laboratories registered with the program are compliant with the regulations, and none of the small number of reported incidents during the year resulted in a significant risk to public health or agriculture.  

The report also reflects the program’s ongoing commitment to transparency.  

The full report, along with an infographic summarizing the key findings, is now available online at http://www.selectagents.gov/annualreport2023.html.