Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Science Branch
Office of Biotechnology

Biotechnology at the CFIA

The CFIA regulates biotechnology-derived products, including novel plants, livestock feeds, fertilizers, and veterinary biologics. Through the Agency’s safety assessment process, new agricultural products are evaluated for efficacy and for safety for animals, the environment and human handling.

Key CFIA Groups
Animal Biotechnology Unit Feeds Section Fertilizers Section	Office of Biotechnology Plant Biosafety Office Veterinary Biologics Section
Reference Material
Food Labelling International Cooperation Regulation	Resource Centre Transparency
Related Sites
Government of Canada's biotechnology resource Canadian Biotechnology Advisory Committee Canada Biotechnology Strategy (CBS) Environment Canada - New Substances Program Fisheries and Oceans Canada - Science Health Canada - Biotechnology Industry Canada - Biotechnology Regulatory Assistance Virtual Office Natural Resources Canada - Biotechnology   International United States Department of Agriculture - Biotechnology and Scientific Services World Health Organization - 20 Questions on Genetically Modified Foods