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CAN-2009-L-83604
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Title_of_text
Human Pathogens and Toxins Act [2009, c. 24].
Main Region
First Region
Country(ies)
Canada
Subjects (Classification)
Occupational safety and health
Adopted on (Date of text)
2009-06-23
Scope of text
National
Type of legislation (Type of text)
Law, Act
Second Region
Abstract/Citation
This enactment creates measures to promote safety and security with respect to human pathogens and toxins and all activities associated with them. It establishes a comprehensive legislative regime that extends beyond the present importation regime. It requires every person conducting activities involving human pathogens or toxins to take all reasonable measures to protect the health and safety of the public.
Electronic region
Electronic source title
Act on-line
Author
Department of Justice
Country
Canada
URL
http://laws.justice.gc.ca/PDF/Annual/2/2009_24.pdf
File
CAN83604.pdf (PDF of Act as consolidated to 16/09/2013)