Disease Agent Information

CFIA: Pathogen Safety Data Sheets

The Pathogen Safety Data Sheets (PSDS) were prepared by the Office of Biohazard Containment and Safety as a quick reference to provide information intended to promote the safe use and containment of animal pathogens in importing laboratories and animal facilities. (currently under revision)

PHAC: Pathogen Safety Data Sheets and Risk Assessment

Pathogen Safety Data Sheets (PSDSs) (previously titled Material Safety Data Sheets for infectious substances) are technical documents that describe the hazardous properties of a human pathogen and recommendations for work involving these agents in a laboratory setting.

• Pathogen Safety Data Sheets

Animal Disease Fact Sheets

Fact sheets for reportable diseases, immediately notifiable and annually notifiable diseases were prepared by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. They focus on the characteristics of disease in animals.

• Index of Disease Fact Sheets
• Reportable Diseases, Immediately Notifiable and Annually Notifiable Diseases