Request for Exemption of Select Agents and Toxins for Public Health or Agricultural Emergency or Investigational/Experimental Product

The APHIS/CDC Form 5, Request for Exemption, is used by an entity to request an exemption from the Select Agents Regulations for an investigational product or in cases of agriculture or public health emergency.

An entity may apply for an exemption from the requirements of 7 CFR 331, 9 CFR 121, or 42 CFR 73 in order to: (a) use an investigational product that is, bears, or contains Select Agents or toxins, or, (b) provide a response to a public health or agricultural emergency. This exemption request (APHIS/CDC Form 5) should be sent to either APHIS or CDC for consideration.