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Biosafety

The Biological Safety Officer is responsible for the day-to-day requirements of the Biosafety Program.

For information regarding the use of biological materials, please contact the Biological Safety Officer.

Animals (Laboratory and Wild)

Using or Caring for Animals

For information on human safety considerations when using or caring for animals, please refer to Section 2 of the Biosafety Program (Word Doc) (Animal Activities), and contact the U of R Biosafety Officer.

For information on using or caring for animals during Travel and Fieldwork, please refer to the Travel & Fieldwork Safety webpage.

Resources

The following resources are provided to assist you when conducting biological research and teaching activities:

President's Committee on Animal Care (PCAC): Responsible for overseeing all animal care and use undertaken by members of the University of Regina, and to ensure compliance with institutional and the Canadian Council on Animal Care (CCAC) standards

Animal Use Protocols (AUP) Forms: Prerequisites for approval of animal-related research and teaching - must be completed and approved by PCAC prior to the commencement of research or teaching

Animal Care

Acquisition & Materials Transfer Agreements (MTAs)

Ordering/Transferring
Biological materials can only be ordered or transferred by Principal Investigators and research personnel through UR Stores. Some materials may require additional paperwork to be obtained (e.g. MTAs, licenses, permits, etc). Please contact the Biosafety Officer or UR Stores for assistance.

Receiving
Biological materials may only be received through UR Stores. Do not sign for or receive materials in your lab or office space. Some materials may require additional paperwork to be obtained. Please contact the Biosafety Officer or UR Stores for assistance.

Materials Transfer Agreement (MTA) Signing Authority Policy
Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs) for biological materials can affect the ownership and dissemination of research results. Governed under the UofR Delegation of Authority, Senior Executive Policy, MTAs must be signed by the Vice-President (Research) or designate. Please contact the Compliance Specialist, Animals & Cannabis for assistance.

Importation/Exportation

Importation

The importation into and transfer within Canada of biological materials falls under various authorities to ensure that labs/facilities have appropriate infrastructure, permits, certificates, and licenses for the materials to be used and handled. The following biological materials have specialized requirements/approval for importation:
  • Human and animal pathogens and toxins
  • Human and animal blood and body fluids
  • Animals
  • Animal by-products
  • Animal nucleic acids
  • Strict animal pathogens
  • Aquatic animal pathogens
  • Soil
  • Plants
  • Plant products
  • Plant pathogens/pests

Exportation

Supply Management Services is responsible for managing Customs compliance on goods crossing the border. The importation of goods into Canada may require permits, certified infrastructure, and licenses. Please contact the U of R Biosafety Officer for assistance in obtaining the required paperwork for biological material imports.