This section of the Frequently Asked Questions addresses issues related to the proliferation of biological weapons and measures to be taken under the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention (BTWC) in order to prevent such proliferation.

• What types of transfers fall under the scope of the BTWC?
• My country already has export controls. Do they suffice to prevent proliferation?
• What tools are available to monitor activities relevant to the implementation of the BTWC on the territory of my country?
• What types of technology do I need to control?
• What does technology mean in the context of the BTWC?
• What is a dual-use technology?
• Does the BTWC apply to terrorist and criminal activities involving pathogens or toxins?
• My country welcomes foreign students and researchers. Do they pose a proliferation risk?
• Large amounts of goods transit through my country via sea- and airports or overland by road and train. How can I satisfy myself that there are no illegal shipments through the territory of my country?
• Where do I find technology control lists?

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