Where further advice is required, the following organizations will be pleased to help:

MISAC can give guidance on safe cultures, techniques, sources of equipment and any other queries. A panel of expert microbiologists is on call for any specialized queries.
Telephone 0118 988 1835
Fax 0118 988 5656
Email education@sgm.ac.uk

CLEAPSS School Science Service offers advice on all aspects of health and safety in science education, including risk assessments, sources and use of chemicals, living organisms and equipment, plus laboratory design, facilities and fittings. Available only to schools whose LEA subscribes to CLEAPSS and to private schools which are individual members.
Brunel University
Uxbridge UB8 3PH

Telephone 01895 251496
Fax 01895 814372
Email science@cleapss.org.uk

In Scotland, contact the:
Scottish Schools Equipment Research Centre (SSERC) for information on health and safety, practical microbiology and training courses.
St Mary's Building
23 Holyrood Road
Edinburgh EH8 8AE

Telephone 0131 558 8180
Fax 0131 558 8191
Email sts@sserc.org.uk

For advice on the use of genetically modified organisms in schools, contact the National Centre for Biotechnology Education (NCBE). The website contains much useful information and a list of links.
PO Box 226
University of Reading
Whiteknights
Reading RG6 6AP

Telephone 0118 987 3743
Fax 0118 975 0140
Email NCBE@reading.ac.uk