Veterinary Biologics

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is responsible for regulating veterinary biologics in Canada. This regulatory program forms an integral part of Canada's National Animal Health Program which strives to protect the health of food producing animals, domestic pets, wildlife, and the Canadian public, as well as safeguarding the environment by preventing the introduction and spread of infectious animal diseases.

CFIA activities include:

• Licensing of veterinary biologics, including verification of master seeds and pre-licensure product evaluation
• Licensing of veterinary biologics manufacturing facilities
• Issuance of import/export permits to Canadian importers/exporters of veterinary biologics
• Post-licensure monitoring, including:
  • serial release monitoring of veterinary biologics for purity, potency, and safety
  • investigations of consumer complaints
  • inspections of manufacturers and Canadian importers of veterinary biologics
• Scientific Research in support of regulations
• Technology development, including collaborative research with industry partners

The key acts and regulations we enforce are:

• Health of Animals Act
  • Health of Animals Regulations

Information we provide for the general public includes:

• What is a Veterinary Biologic?
• CFIA's Regulatory Program for Veterinary Biologics
• Veterinary Biological Products licensed in Canada
• Environmental Assessments

Information we provide for industry includes:

• Policy Guidelines / Industry Notices
  • Guidelines/Forms
  • Memoranda
  • VICH
• Animal Biotechnology

Additional government and industry information can be found at:

• Canadian Animal Health Institute
• Canadian Veterinary Medical Association
• COMPAS - Label Retrieval System
• Health Canada - Veterinary Drugs Directorate
• United States Center for Veterinary Biologics