This document has been prepared to assist notifiers responsible for complying with Part II.I of New Substances Notification Regulations (NSNR) under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA, 1999). Schedule XIX of the NSNR, outlines the general information requirements for organisms other than micro-organisms. These guidelines will elaborate on the technical information requirements of Schedule XIX providing supplemental information on biotechnology-derived livestock animals.

These guidelines will be periodically revised and updated to reflect technological advances and increasing understanding of risk factors associated with animal biotechnology.