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This List of Permitted Preservatives sets out authorized food additives used to control micro-organisms or oxidation in food.

Priority C (lower hazard) micro-organism strains on the Domestic Substances List (DSL) were identified for expedited assessment based on their meeting the criteria for lower potential to cause harm to human health or the environment as described in Prioritization of Micro-organisms on the Domestic Substances List.

Priority A (higher hazard) micro-organism strains on the Domestic Substances List (DSL) were given a high priority for assessment because the Government of Canada considered them human, plant or animal pathogens (in the case of microbial consortia) or because their hazard level is uncertain.

The Interim Order Respecting Ultraviolet Radiation-emitting Devices and Ozone-generating Devices under the Pest Control Products Act was made on June 7, 2021. This interim order (IO) applies to devices used to control, destroy, make inactive or reduce the level of bacteria, viruses and other micro-organisms that are human pathogens.

Priority B (medium hazard) micro-organism strains on the Domestic Substances List (DSL) were given a medium priority for assessment because while they are not specifically identified as pathogens, the Government of Canada identified evidence in the scientific literature that indicates they may have the potential to cause harm to human health or the environment.

Biotechnology use and development survey, indicators for innovative biotechnology firms by sector, for Canada, biennial survey from 1999 to 2005.

Biotechnology use and development survey, indicators for innovative biotechnology firms for Canada and by region , biennial survey from 1999 to 2005.

Biotechnology use and development survey, indicators for innovative biotechnology firms by firms size for Canada, biennial survey from 1999 to 2005.

Survey of advanced technology, adoption of biotechnology, by North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) and enterprise size for Canada and certain provinces, in 2014.

Survey of advanced technology, applications related to biotechnology, by North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) and enterprise size for Canada and certain provinces, in 2014.