Developing a Comprehensive Biosecurity Plan

From Public Health Agency of Canada

Overview

This document provides detailed guidance on the elements required for a comprehensive biosecurity plan in facilities where pathogens and toxins are handled or stored. The guidance is intended to assist facilities in meeting the minimum biosecurity requirements outlined in the Canadian Biosafety Standard and the Human Pathogens and Toxins Act and Regulations.

Who this guide is for

1. Pathogen and Toxin Licence holders.
2. Biological Safety Officers
3. All persons subject to the Canadian Biosafety Standard

In this guide

• Preface
• Abbreviations and Acronyms
• Chapter 1 - Introduction
  • 1.1 Scope
  • 1.2 Overview
  • 1.3 How to Use the Canadian Biosafety Guideline: Developing a Comprehensive Biosecurity Plan
• Chapter 2 - Getting Started
  • 2.1 Roles and Responsibilities
  • 2.2 Biosecurity Risk Assessment
  • 2.3 Developing the Biosecurity Plan
• Chapter 3 - Physical Security
  • 3.1 Physical Barriers and Graded Protection
  • 3.2 Access Control
  • 3.3 Detection of Unauthorized Access and Attempted Access
  • 3.4 Operational Considerations for Access Control
• Chapter 4 - Personnel Suitability and Reliability
  • 4.1 Personnel Suitability and Reliability Screening
  • 4.2 Ongoing Reliability Assessment Program
  • 4.3 HPTA Security Clearances
• Chapter 5 - Pathogen and Toxin Accountability and Inventory Control
  • 5.1 Pathogen and Toxin Accountability
  • 5.2 Inventories and Inventory Control
  • 5.3 Security during Movement and Transportation
• Chapter 6 - Incident and Emergency Response
  • 6.1 Incident Reporting
  • 6.2 Incident Response Planning
  • 6.3 Incident Investigation
• Chapter 7 - Information Management and Security
  • 7.1 Information Assets
  • 7.2 Classifying Information
  • 7.3 Information Security
• Chapter 8 - Implementation, Evaluation, and Improvement of the Biosecurity Plan
  • 8.1 Training
  • 8.2 Maintenance and Testing of Security Systems
  • 8.3 Evaluation and Continual Improvement of the Biosecurity Plan
• Chapter 9 - Glossary
• Chapter 10 - Resources
  • 10.1 General Resources
  • 10.2 Government of Canada Legislation

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Details and history

• Published: May 20, 2016

For assistance

Related Services

• Apply for a Pathogen and Toxin Licence
• Apply for an animal pathogen import permit [CFIA]

Related guides and help

• Canadian Biosafety Standard
• Canadian Biosafety Handbook

Related acts and regulations

• Human Pathogens and Toxins Act
• Human Pathogens and Toxins Regulations
• Health of Animals Act
• Health of Animals Regulations

Related program

• Human Pathogen and Toxin Licensing Program
• Biohazard Containment and Safety (CFIA)