Biosafety and biosecurity

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Technical information on specific human pathogens, their hazardous properties and laboratory safety

Requirements for safe handling of human and animal pathogens and toxins in laboratories and other containment zones

Information related to the HPTA Security Clearance Program

Apply for human pathogens and toxins licences and animal pathogen import permits

Resources for regulated parties, including e-learning on biosafety and biosecurity principles and practices

Our approach to compliance and enforcement of Canada’s pathogen and toxin acts and regulations

A tool to strengthen global biosafety and biosecurity

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