Trilateral Cooperation

The main purpose of the Trilateral Cooperation is to increase communication, collaboration, and the exchange of information among the three countries in the areas of drugs, biologics, medical devices, food safety and nutrition to protect and promote human health.

Member agencies work together toward a common mission - that is to protect and promote public health through a trilateral forum that shares information and works collaboratively on issues of mutual interest. Members of the Trilateral Cooperation include:

Canada

Health Products and Food Branch (HPFB), Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), and the Competition Bureau.

United States

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

Mexico

Federal Commission for the Protection from Sanitary Risks. (COFEPRIS), and the Federal Office of the Judge Advocate General of Consumers (PROFECO).