The Friedrich Loeffler Institute – Department of Experimental Animal Facilities and Biorisk Management is a German federal research institute focused on the management of experimental animal facilities and associated biorisk. Its original German name is Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut, Abteilung Experimentelle Tierhaltung und Biorisikomanagement. The department oversees the operation of animal research facilities, ensures compliance with biosafety standards, and develops protocols to manage risks associated with infectious agents, supporting safe and ethical animal experimentation.