These resources will help you minimize biosafety risks and promote compliance with the Human Pathogen and Toxins Act and Regulations, and with the Health of Animals Act and Regulations. These resources may be used as part of a facility’s biosafety and biosecurity training program for new and existing employees, every facility is responsible for determining best practices based on its local risk assessment and all applicable laws and regulations.
This interactive tool defines glossary terms that appear in Canadian Biosafety Guidelines and training hosted on the PHAC Training Portal. Definitions that are also found in the Canadian Biosafety Standard, Third Edition (CBS) may have been adapted in this glossary to apply in the broader context of guidance. Please note this glossary is evergreen and may be subject to change.
