Single Window Initiative – Data Element Rationales
Public Health Agency of Canada

Biotoxins and Pathogens

PGA Term Rationale Source
Importer Contact Name Required to be able to contact the importer in the event additional information is needed to make admissibility or release decision. Importer
Importer Contact
Telephone Number
Required to be able to contact the importer in the event additional information is needed to make admissibility or release decision. Importer
Importer Contact
Email Address
Required to be able to contact the importer in the event additional information is needed to make admissibility or release decision. Importer
LPCO
Type/Authorization
Type
Facilities importing pathogens and toxins into Canada must have a valid Pathogen and Toxin Licence issued by PHAC as per the Human Pathogens and Toxins Act and Regulations, and Health of Animals Act and Regulations. As such, importers must provide their authorization type and number so that it can be verified against the PHAC issued Licences. Importer / Licence
LPCO Number Facilities importing pathogens and toxins into Canada must have a valid Pathogen and Toxin Licence issued by PHAC as per the Human Pathogens and Toxins Act and Regulations, and Health of Animals Act and Regulations. As such, importers must provide their authorization type and number so that it can be verified against the PHAC issued Licences. Importer / Licence
File This field is optional and provides the importer the ability to attach files related to the imported material and this may assist PHAC in making a release decision. Importer / Supplier
Effective Date Pathogen and Toxin Licences have effective and expiry dates. Requesting this information from the importer and verifying it against the PHAC licence data provides an additional level of assurance that the importer possesses a valid licence to import the goods. Importer / Licence
Expiry Date Pathogen and Toxin Licences have effective and expiry dates. Requesting this information from the importer and verifying it against the PHAC licence data provides an additional level of assurance that the importer possesses a valid licence to import the goods. Importer / Licence
Exception Process Certain facilities may be conducting activities that are excluded from the Human Pathogens and Toxins Act or exempt from requiring a licence under the Human Pathogens and Toxins Regulations. This data element allows importers to identify that they are excluded or exempt and therefore do not need a licence to import. Importer / Supplier
Intended Use The intended use of a pathogen or toxin combined with the product category will impact whether PHAC authorizes the import of a good or not. For instance, PHAC will not authorize the import of a pathogen that falls within the product categories of RG3 or RG4 if the intended use is for education and resale purposes. Importer
UNDG The UNDG code is optional but useful in understanding the nature of the imported pathogen or toxin. This may help PHAC when making a release decision Supplier / person responsible for packing and shipping according to IATA / TDG
Commodity Type The type of Pathogen and Toxin Licence issued by PHAC is based on the risk group (i.e. product category) the facility is authorized to conduct controlled activities with, including import. The Canadian product category is an essential piece of information that will allow the determination as to whether the importer has the appropriate licence type to import the goods. Importer / Supplier
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