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On December 1, 2015, the Human Pathogens and Toxins Regulations (HPTR) came into force and the Human Pathogens Importation Regulations (HPIR) was repealed. Unless you are excluded or exempted, you are required to apply for a licence under the Human Pathogens and Toxins Act (HPTA) to conduct controlled activities (possessing, handling, using, producing, storing, permitting any person access, transferring, importing, exporting, releasing, abandoning, disposing of a human pathogen or toxin). This licence requirement replaces the requirement to register under the HPTA. It should be noted that there is no fee for licensing activities under the HPTA (including applying for, amending, renewing, etc.).
For further information, please refer to sections below.
Please contact us with any questions: PHAC.pathogens.pathogenes.ASPC@canada.ca
- Biosecurity
Information on requirements related to HPTA Security Clearance Program, including Frequently Asked Questions, Forms and link to the Security Sensitive Biological Agents (SSBAs)
- Licensing Program
Information on Pathogen and Toxins Licence as required under the Human Pathogens and Toxins Regulations (HPTR), including Types of Licences, application process and Plan for Administrative Oversight for Pathogens and Toxins in a Research Setting - Required Elements and Guidance.
- Human Pathogens and Toxins Act
Provides a brief description of acts and regulations managed by the Centre for Biosecurity on behalf of the Public Health Agency of Canada, including program components, supporting activities, and the Statements of Administrative Intent (SAIs).
- Canadian Biosafety Standard and Guidelines
Standard and guidelines used by laboratory researchers and workers in facilities possessing, handling, storing or using pathogens and toxins.
- Pathogen Safety Data Sheets
Technical documents providing detailed descriptions of the hazardous properties of specific human pathogens or toxins and recommendations for work practices involving these agents.
- Training
Learning materials to support regulated parties including e-learning courses on the principles and practices of biosafety and biosecurity.
- Compliance and Enforcement
Information on the Centre for Biosecurity's Compliance and Enforcement under the Human Pathogens and Toxins Act (HPTA), Human Pathogens and Toxins Regulations (HPTR) and Health of Animals Act and associated regulations (HAA/HAR).
- Advisories, Notifications and Directives
Advisories, Notifications and Directives related to containment requirements for a specific pathogen or group of pathogens.
- About Us
Information on the Centre for Biosecurity.
- Engagement Opportunities
Information on engagement opportunities and how to contact the Centre for Biosecurity.
- Notifications
Information on reporting and notification requirements for Licence Holders, Biological Safety Officers and persons conducting controlled activities authorized under a licence.
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