Western Operational Centre (Burnaby)

The Inspectorate's current responsibilities include the management of inspection and the assessment of conformity to standards related to the fabrication, packaging/labelling, testing, importation, distribution and wholesaling of marketed health products for human and veterinary use.

The Inspectorate is also responsible for the management of investigations and other monitoring activities as well as enforcement strategies related to the fabrication, packaging/labelling, testing, distribution, importation and wholesaling of marketed health products for human and veterinary use; the implementation and management of Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRAs) and other international agreements with different Regulatory Authorities concerning Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for human and veterinary pharmaceuticals; the inspection and the assessment of conformity to the Good Clinical Practices (GCP) regulatory requirements including the research performed on humans during clinical trials involving pharmaceuticals, biological products and genetic therapies; and, the communication and education functions related to each of the above activities. The communication and education functions are shared with various Programs and Directorates.