Cooperation Areas - Emergency Preparedness and Response

The Trilateral Cooperation is enhancing the ability of the three countries to respond to emergencies related to foods, drugs, medical devices, biologics and veterinary products that may affect more than one participating country. To the extent compatible with their respective statutory and regulatory authorities, policies and other priorities, member agencies are developing and maintaining a network for communication in emergency preparedness and response among the three countries.

The agencies involved in this area of cooperation include:

• Canada - Canadian Food Inspection Agency, and the Health Product and Food Branch of Health Canada
• Mexico - Federal Commission for the Protection From Sanitary Risks (COFEPRIS)
• United States - Food and Drug Administration