Canadian Biosafety Standards and Guidelines
Safe handling of human and animal pathogens, toxins and plant pests in laboratories and containment zones.
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Canadian Biosafety Standard 2nd Edition
Requirements for regulated laboratories and other containment zones handling human or animal pathogens and toxins.
Canadian Biosafety Handbook
View the biosafety handbook on safe and secure handling of pathogens and toxins in Canada.
Stakeholder input on Canadian biosafety standards
Information on consultations informing Canadian biosafety standards and how to contribute to future editions.
Frequently asked questions
View FAQs about biosafety and biosecurity regulations and guidance in Canada.
Facilities handling aquatic animal pathogens
Containment standards for facilities handling aquatic animal pathogens.
Facilities handling plant pests
Standards for facilities handling plant pests.
Guide: Developing a Comprehensive Biosecurity Plan
Guidelines for facilities subject to the Canadian Biosafety Standard (CBS) 2nd Edition.
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