Biosafety and biosecurity
A public consultation on the Canadian Biosafety Standard (CBS), third edition is open from April 1 to June 25, 2021
Services and information
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 other containment zones
Human Pathogens and Toxins Act (HPTA) Security Clearance
Information related to the HPTA Security Clearance Program
Licences and permits for pathogens and toxins
Apply for human pathogens and toxins licences and animal pathogen import permits
Training
Resources for regulated parties, including e-learning on biosafety and biosecurity principles and practices
Compliance and enforcement
Our approach to 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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