Five days of hands-on instruction to implement, operate, and audit a biorisk management system based on the international standard ISO 35001, in Mexico City.
Limited spaces, offered first-come, first-served to applicants meeting the minimum profile.
DATES
28 Sep – 02 Oct 2026
DURATION
5 full days
LANGUAGE
English
FORMAT
In person
CLASS SIZE
Capped at 23
STANDARD
ISO 35001:2019
Biorisk management for laboratories
STANDARD
ISO 19011:2026
Guidelines for auditing management systems
CREDENTIALS
BRMI certificate & Exemplar Global certification option
On completion
LOCATION
MEXICO CITY
BelAir Unique a Wyndham Hotel
PREREQUISITES
BIOSAFETY KNOWLEDGE & ABLE TO FULLY and COMPETENTLY COMMUNICATE IN ENGLISH
This is a highly interactive course, completely in English
CREDENTIALS
BRMI certificate & Exemplar Global certification option
On completion
A working competency, not a certificate of attendance
In addition, participants will be able to establish a biorisk management system in their own organization, conduct internal audits, and lead third-party audits for conformity with ISO 35001:2019. The course is provided by CEPI and BRMI, and organized locally by AMEXBIO and the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM).
For people who already know about biorisk (Profile)
This training is for professionals who already carry responsibilities or experience with biological risk management:
- Biosafety officers
- Biosecurity managers
- Scientists
- Internal & lead auditors
- Quality & compliance leads
- Laboratory managers & supervisors
- Public health & hospital labs
- EHS professionals
- Executives
Program of activities
Based on ISO 35001:2019 and the auditing principles of ISO 19011:2026
1
DAY ONE
Foundations & principles of auditing
Understanding ISO 19011 principles and the auditor’s roles for an organization, as well as developing an audit programme.
2
DAY TWO
Planning and performing the audit
Defining scope and criteria, risk-based planning, selecting an audit team, performing the audit activities, and identifying audit findings.
3
DAY THREE
ISO 35001 planning
Introduction to ISO, ISO 35001, and management systems. Context, leadership, planning of a biorisk management system including risk assessment and risk mitigation based on the PDCA cycle.
4
DAY FOUR
ISO 35001 implementation
Biosafety and biosecurity aspects of a biorisk management system through planning, support and operation.
5
DAY FIVE
ISO 35001 performance
Assessing the biorisk management system through auditing, review and developing continual improvement cycles.
Faculty
STEFAN WAGENER, PhD
BRMI CEO & lead instructor
An international leader in biosafety, biosecurity, bioethics, and biorisk management, with nearly three decades of executive, scientific, and policy experience.
Claire Standley, PhD
Senior lead for biosecurity initiatives at CEPI. BRMI Co-instructor
An international leader in global health policy, research and practice
Heidi Auerswald, PhD
Biosafety Expert at Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale, BRMI Co-instructor
Biochemist and Virologist, and an international leader in biosafety, biosecurity, and biorisk management.
What you walk away with
Certificate of competency
Awarded on successful completion of written examination, quizzes and practical exercises
Licensed copies of standards
PDF copies of ISO 35001:2019 and ISO 19011:2026 provided under official license
Course materials
Digital (USB) and printed slides, and working documents to take back to your organization
A recognized network
Stand among a community of biorisk professionals who can both implement one of the newest biorisk standards and audit against it.
Certificates and reference materials are issued by BRMI, with optional certification through Exemplar Global
What you get
- Five days of instruction (in English) by BRMI faculty
- Licensed PDF copies of ISO 35001:2019 and ISO 19011:2026
- Complete course materials (digital and print)
- BRMI certificate of competency (on successful completion)
- Daily coffee break and lunch buffet
| AMEXBIO member | Non-member | |
|---|---|---|
|
Based in Mexico |
$1,100 |
$1,500* |
|
International |
$1,500 |
$2,000* |
All prices in US dollars.
* : an additional 16% IVA tax applies
What is not included
- Travel (Flights)
- Local transportation (to and from the airport)
- Visa or travel permits
- Accommodation (see below for hotel)
- Breakfast & dinners
Mexico City venue
Mexico City Intl Airport
MEX / AICM airport has direct flights across the Americas and Europe and it is about 30-min drive away from the venue.
For your consideration,
the NLU/AIFA airport is a 2.5-3 hours drive away.
BelAir Unique Hotel
Beside the World Trade Center in central Mexico City (Nápoles area), a connected, walkable business neighborhood with extensive dining options close at hand.
Book your stay at a preferred rate here
Single room: MXN1,950/USD 120 per night + taxes
(breakfast buffet included)
Contact Jenny Carmona
BelAir hotel +5255 9816 0303
or Whatsapp +525514029039
eventosempresariales@belairunique.com
Security
As in any large capital, use common sense: watch your belongings, prefer Uber comfort or hotel taxis at night, and stay in the central, well-traveled areas around the venue.
Weather
Mild and comfortable, with daytime highs around 22-24 °C (72-75 ºF) and cool evenings. It's the end of the rainy season, so pack a light layer and a compact umbrella.
Join this unique workshop in Mexico City
Limited spaces available.
Applications will be reviewed by CEPI, BRMI, AMEXBIO & UNAM for prerequisite eligibility, in the order received.
Eligible applicants will then receive a payment link (Paypal) or information for wire transfer. A place is confirmed once payment is complete. Full payment is due by August 24th; otherwise, the place will be offered to the next eligible applicant.
Registration and payment are handled on AMEXBIO’s Wild Apricot event page. Click the button below to begin.
For any questions please contact :
Rebeca Ruiz (rebeca.ruiz@amexbio.org)
28 Sep – 02 Oct 2026 – Mexico City – English – ISO 35001/ISO19011
