Implementation of the Human Pathogens and Toxins Act and Regulations

The HPTA and its supporting regulations further strengthen the national safety and security requirements for scientific and research facilities that use human pathogens - such as viruses, bacteria and parasites - and toxins. The HPTA and HPTR make working with pathogens and toxins safer and more secure, while enabling Canadian public health labs to respond to disease outbreaks as efficiently as possible.
Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada - Category: American Health Authors: Source Type: news