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DGPSA [16 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-09-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Veterinary Drugs
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Veterinary Drugs Directorate
1, record 1, English, Veterinary%20Drugs%20Directorate
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- VDD 1, record 1, English, VDD
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Veterinary Drugs Directorate (VDD) is part of Health Canada's Health Products and Food Branch. 1, record 1, English, - Veterinary%20Drugs%20Directorate
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The Veterinary Drugs Directorate (VDD) works to protect human and animal health and the safety of Canada's food supply. [It does] this by evaluating and monitoring the safety, quality, and effectiveness of veterinary drugs. [It] also set[s] standards for food safety and promote[s] the responsible use of veterinary drugs for pets and food-producing animals. 1, record 1, English, - Veterinary%20Drugs%20Directorate
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Médicaments vétérinaires
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Direction des médicaments vétérinaires
1, record 1, French, Direction%20des%20m%C3%A9dicaments%20v%C3%A9t%C3%A9rinaires
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- DMV 1, record 1, French, DMV
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Direction des médicaments vétérinaires(DMV) fait partie de la Direction générale des produits de santé et des aliments(DGPSA) de Santé Canada. 1, record 1, French, - Direction%20des%20m%C3%A9dicaments%20v%C3%A9t%C3%A9rinaires
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
La Direction des médicaments vétérinaires (DMV) travaille pour protéger la santé humaine et animale de même que pour protéger l’approvisionnement alimentaire du Canada. Pour ce faire, elle évalue et surveille l’innocuité, la qualité et l’efficacité des médicaments vétérinaires. La DMV fixe aussi les normes pour la salubrité des aliments et favorise l’utilisation responsable des médicaments vétérinaires chez les animaux de compagnie et les animaux destinés à l’alimentation. 1, record 1, French, - Direction%20des%20m%C3%A9dicaments%20v%C3%A9t%C3%A9rinaires
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-02-13
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Foreign Trade
- Hygiene and Health
- Food Industries
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Office of Regulatory and International Affairs
1, record 2, English, Office%20of%20Regulatory%20and%20International%20Affairs
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- ORIA 1, record 2, English, ORIA
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Office of Regulatory and International Affairs (ORIA) improves the ability and capacity of the Health Products and Food Branch (HPFB) to implement regulatory policy, increase knowledge and involvement of the public, and develop consistent approaches to regulating risks. It also promotes HPFB's interests internationally. 1, record 2, English, - Office%20of%20Regulatory%20and%20International%20Affairs
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Regulatory and International Affairs Office
- RIAO
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Commerce extérieur
- Hygiène et santé
- Industrie de l'alimentation
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Bureau des affaires internationales et réglementaires
1, record 2, French, Bureau%20des%20affaires%20internationales%20et%20r%C3%A9glementaires
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- BAIR 1, record 2, French, BAIR
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Bureau des affaires réglementaires et internationales renforce la capacité de la Direction générale des produits de santé et des aliments(DGPSA) de mettre en œuvre des politiques de réglementation, d’accroître les connaissances et la participation du public et d’élaborer des approches de réglementation des risques. Il fait aussi la promotion des intérêts de la DGPSA à l'échelle internationale. 1, record 2, French, - Bureau%20des%20affaires%20internationales%20et%20r%C3%A9glementaires
Record 2, Key term(s)
- BARI
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités federales (canadienses)
- Comercio exterior
- Higiene y Salud
- Industria alimentaria
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- Oficina de Asuntos Normativos e Internacionales
1, record 2, Spanish, Oficina%20de%20Asuntos%20Normativos%20e%20Internacionales
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-02-13
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Management Operations (General)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Office of Management and Program Services
1, record 3, English, Office%20of%20Management%20and%20Program%20Services
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- OMPS 1, record 3, English, OMPS
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Office of Management and Program Services (OMPS) develops frameworks, strategies, guidelines and management solutions to support Health Products and Food Branch (HPFB) Managers in carrying out their programs and activities. OMPS also delivers programs such as Continuing Education, Information Technology, Information and Records Management and provides planning and management services to all HPFB managers and employees. 1, record 3, English, - Office%20of%20Management%20and%20Program%20Services
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Office of Management and Programme Services
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Opérations de la gestion (Généralités)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Bureau des programmes et des services de gestion
1, record 3, French, Bureau%20des%20programmes%20et%20des%20services%20de%20gestion
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- BPSG 1, record 3, French, BPSG
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le Bureau des programmes et des services de gestion(BPSG) élabore des cadres d’activité, des stratégies, des lignes directrices et des solutions de gestion pour assister les gestionnaires de l'Inspectorat du Bureau des programmes et des services de gestion(DGPSA) dans la mise en œuvre de leurs programmes et activités. Le BPSG s’occupe également de la technologie de l'information, éducation continue, de la gestion de l'information des dossiers et offre des services de planification et de gestion à tous les gestionnaires et employés de la DGSPA. 1, record 3, French, - Bureau%20des%20programmes%20et%20des%20services%20de%20gestion
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2015-08-13
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Homeopathy
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Natural and Non-prescription Health Products Directorate
1, record 4, English, Natural%20and%20Non%2Dprescription%20Health%20Products%20Directorate
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- NNHPD 1, record 4, English, NNHPD
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- Natural Health Products Directorate 2, record 4, English, Natural%20Health%20Products%20Directorate
former designation, correct
- NHPD 2, record 4, English, NHPD
former designation, correct
- NHPD 2, record 4, English, NHPD
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
As part of the Health Products and Food Branch of Health Canada, the Natural and Non-prescription Health Products Directorate (NNHPD) is the regulating authority for natural health products for sale in Canada. [Its] role is to ensure that Canadians have ready access to natural health products that are safe, effective and of high quality while respecting freedom of choice and philosophical and cultural diversity. 2, record 4, English, - Natural%20and%20Non%2Dprescription%20Health%20Products%20Directorate
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[In] June 2014, [the] NHPD changed its name to the Natural and Non-prescription Health Products Directorate (NNHPD). 3, record 4, English, - Natural%20and%20Non%2Dprescription%20Health%20Products%20Directorate
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Natural and Non-prescription Health Product Directorate
- Natural Health Product Directorate
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Homéopathie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Direction des produits de santé naturels et sans ordonnance
1, record 4, French, Direction%20des%20produits%20de%20sant%C3%A9%20naturels%20et%20sans%20ordonnance
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- DPSNSO 1, record 4, French, DPSNSO
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- Direction des produits de santé naturels 2, record 4, French, Direction%20des%20produits%20de%20sant%C3%A9%20naturels
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- DPSN 2, record 4, French, DPSN
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- DPSN 2, record 4, French, DPSN
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Direction des produits de santé naturels et sans ordonnance(DPSNSO) fait partie de la Direction générale des produits de santé et des aliments(DGPSA) de Santé Canada. Elle est l'autorité réglementaire pour les produits de santé naturels vendus au Canada. [Son] rôle consiste à s’assurer que la population canadienne ait un accès rapide à des produits de santé naturels sécuritaires, efficaces et de grande qualité, tout en respectant la liberté de choix ainsi que la diversité philosophique et culturelle. 2, record 4, French, - Direction%20des%20produits%20de%20sant%C3%A9%20naturels%20et%20sans%20ordonnance
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
En juin 2014, la DPSN est renommée la Direction des produits de santé naturels et sans ordonnance (DPSNSO). 3, record 4, French, - Direction%20des%20produits%20de%20sant%C3%A9%20naturels%20et%20sans%20ordonnance
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-11-21
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Federal Administration
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Public Advisory Committee
1, record 5, English, Public%20Advisory%20Committee
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- PAC 1, record 5, English, PAC
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Launched in November 2002, the Public Advisory Committee (PAC) is a forum that provides advice from the consumer's perspective on issues and initiatives as requested by the Health Products and Food Branch (HPFB) of Health Canada. The Committee is a component of the Branch's strategy to increase transparency and public involvement through consultation. The PAC's mandate is threefold: to provide the Assistant Deputy Minister and the Branch Executive Committee with advice from a public perspective on Branch issues and initiatives; to provide guidance to the Office of Consumer and Public Involvement (OCAPI) and the HPFB related to planning and management public-involvement activities; and to advise on increasing the effectiveness of OCAPI and HPFB communications to the consumer/public. 2, record 5, English, - Public%20Advisory%20Committee
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Administration fédérale
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Comité de consultation publique
1, record 5, French, Comit%C3%A9%20de%20consultation%20publique
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- CCP 1, record 5, French, CCP
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Lancé en novembre 2002, le Comité de consultation publique(CCP) est un forum de participation du public et des consommateurs qui permet de formuler des recommandations sur des questions et des initiatives, à la demande de la Direction générale des produits de santé et des aliments(DGPSA) de Santé Canada. Le CCP est une composante de la stratégie de la Direction générale visant à accroître la transparence et la participation du public, par l'intermédiaire des processus de consultation. Le mandat du CCP contient les trois volets suivants : fournir des conseils à la sous-ministre adjointe et au Comité exécutif de la Direction générale du point de vue des consommateurs et du public sur des questions et des initiatives conformément aux exigences de la Direction générale, donner des directives au Bureau de la participation des consommateurs et du public(BPCP) et à la DGPSA en ce qui a trait à la planification et à la gestion des activités de participation des consommateurs et du public, et fournir des conseils sur la façon d’accroître l'efficacité des communications et de la diffusion de renseignements aux consommateurs et au public par le BPCP et par la DGPSA. 2, record 5, French, - Comit%C3%A9%20de%20consultation%20publique
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2011-11-17
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Hygiene and Health
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Office of Consumer and Public Involvement
1, record 6, English, Office%20of%20Consumer%20and%20Public%20Involvement
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- OCAPI 1, record 6, English, OCAPI
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- Office of Consumer Affairs and Public Involvement 2, record 6, English, Office%20of%20Consumer%20Affairs%20and%20Public%20Involvement
former designation, correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Health Canada. The Office of Consumer and Public Involvement provides information and opportunities for Canadians - and especially consumers of the products we regulate - to become meaningfully involved in the decision-making processes of the Health Products and Food Branch (HPFB) regarding priorities, policies and programs. 3, record 6, English, - Office%20of%20Consumer%20and%20Public%20Involvement
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Hygiène et santé
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Bureau de la participation des consommateurs et du public
1, record 6, French, Bureau%20de%20la%20participation%20des%20consommateurs%20et%20du%20public
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- BPCP 2, record 6, French, BPCP
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- Bureau de la consommation et de la participation du public 3, record 6, French, Bureau%20de%20la%20consommation%20et%20de%20la%20participation%20du%20public
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- BCPP 3, record 6, French, BCPP
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- BCPP 3, record 6, French, BCPP
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Santé Canada. Le Bureau de la participation des consommateurs et du public fournit de l'information et des occasions aux Canadiens et Canadiennes, et en particulier aux consommateurs des produits que nous réglementons pour qu'ils participent de façon significative aux processus de prise de décision de la Direction générale des produits de santé et des aliments(DGPSA) relativement aux priorités, aux politiques et aux programmes. 2, record 6, French, - Bureau%20de%20la%20participation%20des%20consommateurs%20et%20du%20public
Record 6, Key term(s)
- Bureau des consommateurs et de la participation du public
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités federales (canadienses)
- Higiene y Salud
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- Oficina de Participación del Público y de los Consumidores
1, record 6, Spanish, Oficina%20de%20Participaci%C3%B3n%20del%20P%C3%BAblico%20y%20de%20los%20Consumidores
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- Oficina del Consumo y la Participación del Público 1, record 6, Spanish, Oficina%20del%20Consumo%20y%20la%20Participaci%C3%B3n%20del%20P%C3%BAblico
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- OCPP 1, record 6, Spanish, OCPP
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- OCPP 1, record 6, Spanish, OCPP
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2011-11-17
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Pharmacology
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Expert Advisory Committee on the Vigilance of Health Products
1, record 7, English, Expert%20Advisory%20Committee%20on%20the%20Vigilance%20of%20Health%20Products
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- EAC-VHP 1, record 7, English, EAC%2DVHP
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Health Canada. The mandate of the EAC-VHP is to provide HPFB with on-going external expert broad strategic policy advice on the safety and therapeutic effectiveness of marketed health products for human use. It will also provide a mechanism to involve the public providing them with a forum to have their views heard by experts who can discuss their input and incorporate it into the advice provided. Incorporating the views of citizens and stakeholders is critical for effective regulation in the public interest. 1, record 7, English, - Expert%20Advisory%20Committee%20on%20the%20Vigilance%20of%20Health%20Products
Record 7, Key term(s)
- Expert Scientific Advisory Committee on Pharmacovigilance
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Pharmacologie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Comité consultatif d’experts sur la vigilance des produits de santé
1, record 7, French, Comit%C3%A9%20consultatif%20d%26rsquo%3Bexperts%20sur%20la%20vigilance%20des%20produits%20de%20sant%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- CCE-VPS 1, record 7, French, CCE%2DVPS
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Santé Canada. Le CCE-VPS a pour mandat de fournir, sur une base permanente, à la DGPSA de Santé Canada, des avis généraux d’experts de l'extérieur au sujet des politiques et des stratégies concernant l'innocuité et l'efficacité thérapeutique des produits de santé commercialisés à l'usage des humain. En plus, le Comité constituera un mécanisme permettant aux membres du public de participer à un forum afin de faire connaître leurs points de vue aux experts qui pourront par la suite les examiner et les incorporer dans les avis qu'ils seront appelés à fournir. L'intégration des points de vue des citoyens et des intervenants est essentielle pour assurer une réglementation efficace dans l'intérêt du public. 1, record 7, French, - Comit%C3%A9%20consultatif%20d%26rsquo%3Bexperts%20sur%20la%20vigilance%20des%20produits%20de%20sant%C3%A9
Record 7, Key term(s)
- Comité consultatif d’experts sur la pharmacovigilance
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2009-11-18
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Federal Administration
- Information Technology (Informatics)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Departmental Biotechnology Office
1, record 8, English, Departmental%20Biotechnology%20Office
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Departmental Biotechnology Office provides an integrated focal point for work on health-related biotechnology within Health Canada, as well as within the federal government and externally. The Office also serves as a central point for science issues concerning the Health Products and Food Branch (HPFB), and is the lead office for the Science Library Network. 1, record 8, English, - Departmental%20Biotechnology%20Office
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Administration fédérale
- Technologie de l'information (Informatique)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Bureau ministériel de la biotechnologie
1, record 8, French, Bureau%20minist%C3%A9riel%20de%20la%20biotechnologie
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Bureau ministériel de la biotechnologie est destiné à servir de point de convergence intégral pour la biotechnologie à Santé Canada et pour la biotechnologie en matière de santé au sein du gouvernement fédéral et à l'extérieur. Le Bureau agit également à titre de point de convergence pour les questions scientifiques qui touchent la Direction générale des produits de santé et des aliments(DGPSA) de Santé Canada et à titre de bureau directeur pour le Réseau des bibliothèques scientifiques. 1, record 8, French, - Bureau%20minist%C3%A9riel%20de%20la%20biotechnologie
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2009-08-18
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Biotechnology
- Sciences - General
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Office of Biotechnology and Science
1, record 9, English, Office%20of%20Biotechnology%20and%20Science
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Health Canada. The Office of Biotechnology and Science provides an integrated focal point for work on health-related biotechnology within Health Canada, as well as within the federal government and externally. The Office also serves as a central point for science issues concerning the Health Products and Food Branch (HPFB), and is the lead office for the Science Library Network. 1, record 9, English, - Office%20of%20Biotechnology%20and%20Science
Record 9, Key term(s)
- OBS
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Biotechnologie
- Sciences - Généralités
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Bureau de la biotechnologie et de la science
1, record 9, French, Bureau%20de%20la%20biotechnologie%20et%20de%20la%20science
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Santé Canada. Le Bureau de la biotechnologie et de la science est destiné à servir de point de convergence intégral pour la biotechnologie à Santé Canada et pour la biotechnologie en matière de santé au sein du gouvernement fédéral et à l'extérieur. Le Bureau agit également à titre de point de convergence pour les questions scientifiques qui touchent la Direction générale des produits de santé et des aliments(DGPSA) de Santé Canada et à titre de bureau directeur pour le Réseau des bibliothèques scientifiques. 1, record 9, French, - Bureau%20de%20la%20biotechnologie%20et%20de%20la%20science
Record 9, Key term(s)
- BBS
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités federales (canadienses)
- Biotecnología
- Ciencias - Generalidades
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- Oficina de Biotecnología y Ciencia
1, record 9, Spanish, Oficina%20de%20Biotecnolog%C3%ADa%20y%20Ciencia
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2009-08-13
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Regulations and Standards (Food)
- Hygiene and Health
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Health Products and Food Branch
1, record 10, English, Health%20Products%20and%20Food%20Branch
correct, Canada
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
- HPFB 1, record 10, English, HPFB
correct, Canada
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
HPFB's Mandate is to take an integrated approach to the management of the risks and benefits to health related to health products and food by: - Minimizing health risk factors to Canadians while maximizing the safety provided by the regulatory system for health products and food; and, - Promoting conditions that enable Canadians to make healthy choices and providing information so that they can make informed decisions about their health. 2, record 10, English, - Health%20Products%20and%20Food%20Branch
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Health Canada plays a leading role in helping Canadians maintain and enhance their physical and mental well-being. ... Within that overall context, the mandate of the Bureau of Chemical Safety (BCS), as part of the Food Directorate (FD), Health Products and Food Branch (HPFB) at Health Canada (HC), and under the authority of the Food and Drugs Act and Regulations (FDARs), ensures that dietary exposure to toxic chemicals in food is kept within acceptable levels and does not cause harmful effects to the health of Canadians. 3, record 10, English, - Health%20Products%20and%20Food%20Branch
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Réglementation et normalisation (Alimentation)
- Hygiène et santé
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Direction générale des produits de santé et des aliments
1, record 10, French, Direction%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale%20des%20produits%20de%20sant%C3%A9%20et%20des%20aliments
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
- DGPSA 1, record 10, French, DGPSA
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le mandat de la DGPSA est d’adopter une approche intégrée à la gestion des risques et des avantages pour la santé liés aux produits de santé et aux aliments : en réduisant les facteurs de risque pour la santé des Canadiens et des Canadiennes tout en maximisant la protection offerte par le système réglementaire des produits de la santé et des aliments; et en favorisant des conditions qui permettent aux Canadiens et aux Canadiennes de faire des choix sains ainsi qu'en leur donnant des renseignements afin qu'ils ou qu'elles puissent prendre des décisions éclairées en ce qui a trait à leur santé. 2, record 10, French, - Direction%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale%20des%20produits%20de%20sant%C3%A9%20et%20des%20aliments
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Santé Canada joue un rôle de premier plan en vue d’aider les Canadiens à maintenir et à améliorer leur bien-être physique et mental. [...] Dans ce contexte général, le mandat du Bureau d’innocuité des produits chimiques(BIPC), qui fait partie de la Direction des aliments(DA), Direction générale des produits de santé et des aliments(DGPSA) à Santé Canada(SC), et qui est assujetti à la Loi sur les aliments et drogues et aux règlements connexes, veille à ce que l'exposition aux produits chimiques et toxiques contenus dans les aliments soit maintenue à un niveau acceptable et n’ ait pas d’effets nocifs sur la santé des Canadiens. 3, record 10, French, - Direction%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale%20des%20produits%20de%20sant%C3%A9%20et%20des%20aliments
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités federales (canadienses)
- Reglamentación y normalización (Alimentación)
- Higiene y Salud
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- Dirección General de Productos de Salud y Alimentos
1, record 10, Spanish, Direcci%C3%B3n%20General%20de%20Productos%20de%20Salud%20y%20Alimentos
feminine noun, Canada
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2009-08-12
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Standards and Regulations (Chemistry)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Bureau of Chemical Safety
1, record 11, English, Bureau%20of%20Chemical%20Safety
correct, Canada
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
- BCS 2, record 11, English, BCS
correct, Canada
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Health Canada plays a leading role in helping Canadians maintain and enhance their physical and mental well-being. ... Within that overall context, the mandate of the Bureau of Chemical Safety (BCS), as part of the Food Directorate (FD), Health Products and Food Branch (HPFB) at Health Canada (HC), and under the authority of the Food and Drugs Act and Regulations (FDARs), ensures that dietary exposure to toxic chemicals in food is kept within acceptable levels and does not cause harmful effects to the health of Canadians. ... BCS is composed of three divisions: Chemical Health Hazard Assessment, Food Research, and Toxicology Research. 2, record 11, English, - Bureau%20of%20Chemical%20Safety
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Normes et réglementation (Chimie)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- Bureau d’innocuité des produits chimiques
1, record 11, French, Bureau%20d%26rsquo%3Binnocuit%C3%A9%20des%20produits%20chimiques
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
- BIPC 2, record 11, French, BIPC
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Santé Canada joue un rôle de premier plan en vue d’aider les Canadiens à maintenir et à améliorer leur bien-être physique et mental. [...] Dans ce contexte général, le mandat du Bureau d’innocuité des produits chimiques(BIPC), qui fait partie de la Direction des aliments(DA), Direction générale des produits de santé et des aliments(DGPSA) à Santé Canada(SC), et qui est assujetti à la Loi sur les aliments et drogues et aux règlements connexes, veille à ce que l'exposition aux produits chimiques et toxiques contenus dans les aliments soit maintenue à un niveau acceptable et n’ ait pas d’effets nocifs sur la santé des Canadiens. [...] Le BIPC est composé de trois divisions : Évaluation du danger des produits chimiques pour la santé, Recherche sur les aliments et Recherche toxicologique. 2, record 11, French, - Bureau%20d%26rsquo%3Binnocuit%C3%A9%20des%20produits%20chimiques
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités federales (canadienses)
- Normas y reglamentaciones (Química)
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- Oficina de Control de Productos Químicos
1, record 11, Spanish, Oficina%20de%20Control%20de%20Productos%20Qu%C3%ADmicos
feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2006-10-18
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Hygiene and Health
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- HPFB Policy Coordination Committee
1, record 12, English, HPFB%20Policy%20Coordination%20Committee
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
At Health Canada. 2, record 12, English, - HPFB%20Policy%20Coordination%20Committee
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Hygiène et santé
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- Comité de coordination des politiques de la DGPSA
1, record 12, French, Comit%C3%A9%20de%20coordination%20des%20politiques%20de%20la%20DGPSA
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
À Santé Canada. 2, record 12, French, - Comit%C3%A9%20de%20coordination%20des%20politiques%20de%20la%20DGPSA
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2006-10-17
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Biotechnology
- Hygiene and Health
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- product derived from biotechnology
1, record 13, English, product%20derived%20from%20biotechnology
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Before any product derived from biotechnology can be marketed in Canada, the government of Canada requires that it undergo thorough laboratory and field testing ... 2, record 13, English, - product%20derived%20from%20biotechnology
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Biotechnologie
- Hygiène et santé
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- produit dérivé de la biotechnologie
1, record 13, French, produit%20d%C3%A9riv%C3%A9%20de%20la%20biotechnologie
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Au Canada, il faut entre sept et dix ans de mise au point et d’essais pour mettre en marché un nouveau produit dérivé de la biotechnologie. La Direction des produits biologiques et des thérapies génétiques de la DGPSA effectue un examen approfondi des produits biologiques et des thérapies génétiques à l'intention des humains. Elle surveille également les produits une fois sur le marché en contrôlant toute incidence à long terme sur la santé. 2, record 13, French, - produit%20d%C3%A9riv%C3%A9%20de%20la%20biotechnologie
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2004-08-31
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Regulations and Standards (Food)
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- Food Directorate
1, record 14, English, Food%20Directorate
correct, Canada
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
- FD 2, record 14, English, FD
correct, Canada
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Health Canada plays a leading role in helping Canadians maintain and enhance their physical and mental well-being. ... Within that overall context, the mandate of the Bureau of Chemical Safety (BCS), as part of the Food Directorate (FD), Health Products and Food Branch (HPFB) at Health Canada (HC), and under the authority of the Food and Drugs Act and Regulations (FDARs), ensures that dietary exposure to toxic chemicals in food is kept within acceptable levels and does not cause harmful effects to the health of Canadians. 2, record 14, English, - Food%20Directorate
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Réglementation et normalisation (Alimentation)
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- Direction des aliments
1, record 14, French, Direction%20des%20aliments
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
- DA 2, record 14, French, DA
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Santé Canada joue un rôle de premier plan en vue d’aider les Canadiens à maintenir et à améliorer leur bien-être physique et mental. [...] Dans ce contexte général, le mandat du Bureau d’innocuité des produits chimiques(BIPC), qui fait partie de la Direction des aliments(DA), Direction générale des produits de santé et des aliments(DGPSA) à Santé Canada(SC), et qui est assujetti à la Loi sur les aliments et drogues et aux règlements connexes, veille à ce que l'exposition aux produits chimiques et toxiques contenus dans les aliments soit maintenue à un niveau acceptable et n’ ait pas d’effets nocifs sur la santé des Canadiens. 2, record 14, French, - Direction%20des%20aliments
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1993-05-01
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Farm Management and Policy
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- Farm Support Program Branch 1, record 15, English, Farm%20Support%20Program%20Branch
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Gestion et politique agricole
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- Direction générale des programmes de soutien agricole
1, record 15, French, Direction%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale%20des%20programmes%20de%20soutien%20agricole
feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
- DGPSA 1, record 15, French, DGPSA
feminine noun
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source(s) : Budget des dépenses 1993-1994. 1, record 15, French, - Direction%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale%20des%20programmes%20de%20soutien%20agricole
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1993-01-28
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Ecology (General)
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- Atmospheric Policy & Strategies Directorate 1, record 16, English, Atmospheric%20Policy%20%26%20Strategies%20Directorate
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Écologie (Généralités)
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- Direction générale de la politique et des stratégies atmosphériques 1, record 16, French, Direction%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale%20de%20la%20politique%20et%20des%20strat%C3%A9gies%20atmosph%C3%A9riques
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Anciennement appelé Policy, Planning and Assessment Directorate - Direction générale de la politique, de la planification et de l’évaluation du Service de l’environnement atmosphérique (Environnement Canada) 1, record 16, French, - Direction%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale%20de%20la%20politique%20et%20des%20strat%C3%A9gies%20atmosph%C3%A9riques
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Source : client 1, record 16, French, - Direction%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale%20de%20la%20politique%20et%20des%20strat%C3%A9gies%20atmosph%C3%A9riques
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
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