Biosafety and biosecurity
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Pathogen Safety Data Sheets
Technical information on specific human pathogens, their hazardous properties and laboratory safety.
Canadian biosafety standards and guidelines
Requirements for safe handling of human and animal pathogens and toxins in laboratories and containment zones.
HPTA security clearance
Information on requirements related to HPTA Security Clearance Program, including Frequently Asked Questions, Forms and link to the Security Sensitive Biological Agents (SSBAs)
Licence and permits for pathogens and toxins
Licences, animal pathogen import permits and applications for handling human and animal pathogens and toxins.
Training
Resources for regulated parties including e-learning courses on biosafety and biosecurity principles and practices.
Compliance and enforcement
Understanding compliance and enforcement of Canada’s pathogen and toxin acts and regulations.
An Analytical Approach: Biosafety and Biosecurity Oversight Framework
A tool to strengthen global biosafety and biosecurity
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