What is the biosafety level and CFIA risk group of Pisolithus arhizus?

Health Canada's ePATHogen database assigns Pisolithus arhizus — also catalogued under the synonym Lycoperdon arhizon — to Risk Group 1 (RG1) for both human and animal exposure, with a Containment Level 1 designation. This is the classification on record for this fungal agent in the Canadian federal biosafety system.

Formulators, researchers, or growers evaluating Pisolithus arhizus containment requirements or its standing under Canadian biosafety standards can reference this ePATHogen entry directly. The classification addresses both human and animal risk dimensions for this fungal agent type.