Any one wishing to import human pathogens requiring containment levels 2, 3, or 4 must have a valid University of Windsor Biosafety Permit. To obtain a permit, the Faculty member must undergo Biosafety Certification. (link for more information)
Pathogens requiring containment level 1 facilities are not regulated by the HPIR, and therefore a permit is not required for their importation.
The importation of human pathogens is regulated by the Human Pathogens and Toxins Act. Permits are required for the importation of all infectious substances into Canada regardless of whether they infect humans, animals or plants. The importation of infectious agents which are predominantly pathogenic to animals is regulated by means of the Health of Animals Act and Regulations administered by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.
It is also necessary to obtain permission to transfer Risk Group 2,3, and 4 pathogens within Canada from one scientist or laboratory to another.
If the agent can also impact animals, you may require an importation certificate from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
Forms
- Application for permit to import human pathogen(s) (.pdf)
- Non-pathogenic organisms (.pdf)
- Containment Level 2 Checklist (.pdf)