Importing, transferring and containment requirements for handling pathogens
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) works with scientists and technical experts to establish the biocontainment levels and safety procedures for handling terrestrial and aquatic animal pathogens and plant pests to protect laboratory staff, the Canadian public and the environment.
Most requested
- Canadian Biosafety Standards and Guidelines
- National Centre for Permissions (NCP) (formerly the Centre of Administration for Permissions)
- Automated Import Reference System (AIRS)
- ePATHogen - Risk Group Database
Services and information
Animal pathogen importation and transfers
Terrestrial and aquatic animal pathogens, foreign and emerging animal diseases, permits, regulatory requirements
Biocontainment compliance and certification
Containment standards, compliance verification program, certification and recertification, inspections, checklists
Definitions and terms
Key terms, descriptions, categories and classifications
Contact information
Animal Pathogen Import Program, Biocontainment and Certification Program, Standards and Guidelines Program, Biosafety Services Program