Laboratory using human pathogens or toxins: obtain and maintain the federal licence
Inventory materials and activities, select the risk group, demonstrate containment and biosecurity, then manage changes and incidents.
Do not acquire or begin work with regulated material before confirming the applicable exemption, registration or licence and containment conditions.
Confirm the scope
List organisms, toxins, risk groups, amounts, activities, locations, imports and transfers; check exclusions and biological safety roles.
Prepare the information
Compare the Canadian Biosafety Standard, containment level, access controls, inventories, emergency plan and required clearance.
Complete the process
Create the Portal account, assign roles and attach facility information, attestations and records required for the licence category.
Keep follow-up records
Wait for issuance, follow conditions and dates, and report changes, additions, incidents, renewal or program closure.
Pathogen and toxin licensing program — PHAC