6. Biological Specimen

6.1 Provide a list of documents needed for export permit relevant to biological specimen shipment.

Please refer to Section 2.7 of this guidebook.

6.2 Does local regulation require any separate consent for biological specimen collection, storage, and future research? If yes, please explain if there are any templates and/or links to be followed.

Yes, permission to use any specimens for future research should be specifically outlined in the Informed Consent. There are no specific templates to be followed.

6.3 Does the local authority require any specific documents for customs clearance?

The In-country Caretaker will need to provide copies of relevant product information and PMDA approval documentation.