ATTENTION: PERSONS HANDLING HUMAN PATHOGENS AND TOXINS
On June 23rd, 2009, the Government of Canada passed the Human Pathogens and Toxins Act. This Act is designed to protect the health and safety of the public against the risks posed by human pathogens and toxins. Under this Act, persons responsible for activities involving human pathogens and toxins are required to register their laboratory or facility by September 21st, 2009.
To register and to get more information, please visit www.publichealth.gc.ca/pathogens or call 1-877-842-5590.