Regulatory Initiative: Human Pathogens and Toxins Regulations – Forward Regulatory Plan 2012-14

Title or working title of the regulatory initiative:
Human Pathogens and Toxins Regulations

Description of the objective:
The purpose of the Human Pathogens and Toxins Act (HPTA) is to establish a safety and security regime to protect the health and safety of the public against the risks posed by human pathogens and toxins.  To establish such a regime, a program and regulatory framework must be developed for the HPTA respecting matters such as licensing and security clearances for high risk pathogens.

Enabling Act:
Human Pathogen and Toxins Act

Indication of business impacts:
There may be business impacts.  The "One-for-One" Rule and/or the Small Business Lens may apply.

Public consultation opportunities:
Canadians, interested, and affected parties will be consulted at various stages of the development of the HPTA program and regulatory framework.  Information on previous consultations and details on upcoming opportunities for consultation will be provided the Outreach, Engagement and Consultations web page.

Departmental contact:
Kirsten Mattison
Director
Centre for Biosecurity
Public Health Agency of Canada

Telephone number: 613-948-3323

Email address: Kirsten.Mattison@phac-aspc.gc.ca

For more information

• Government-Wide Forward Regulatory Plans
• The Cabinet Directive on Regulatory Management
• The Red Tape Reduction Action Plan

To learn about upcoming or ongoing consultations on proposed federal regulations, visit the Canada Gazette and Consulting with Canadians websites.