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What is the regulatory framework governing human genetic research in Canada?

April 26, 2017framework genetic Human regulatory Research

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What is the regulatory framework governing human genetic research in Canada?

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• At the federal level, there are no laws that specifically explore questions related to human genetic research. Nonetheless, certain articles in the Food and Drugs Act and its various regulations govern the use and sale of medications resulting from research involving humans. This Act could apply in the context of research with the goal of evaluating a genetic test before allowing its use in the clinic. • Also, certain articles in the Assisted Human Reproduction Act deal with genetic research in humans. • The Tri-Council Policy Statement (CIHR, SSHRC, NSERC, 1998) devotes an entire chapter (chapter 8) to genetic research involving humans.