Fertilizers

The Fertilizers Act and regulations requires that all regulated fertilizer and supplement products imported into or sold in Canada must be safe for humans, plants, animals, and the environment. They must also be properly labelled to ensure safe and appropriate use.

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The 3 year regulatory transition period (October 26, 2020 to October 26, 2023) has now ended. As a result, regulated parties, including all manufacturers, importers, distributors and sellers of fertilizers and supplements must adhere to the amended Fertilizers Regulations. There are few notable exceptions for some product categories. Learn more about the implementation of the amended Fertilizers Regulations.

Services and information

Fertilizer or supplement registration

When and how to apply to register fertilizer and supplement products in Canada

Regulatory modernization

Information related to the modernization of the Fertilizers Regulations

Research authorizations for fertilizers and supplements

When and how to apply for research authorizations when conducting research trials in Canada

Products regulated but exempt from registration

Information related to requirements for products that are regulated under the Fertilizers Act but do not require registration prior to import or sale

Fertilizer program mandate

Overview of the fertilizer program, act and regulations

Notices to industry

Notices issued to inform stakeholders of updates to program administration, available reference and guidance information, and changes to the Act or Regulations

Trade Memoranda

Guidance on how to meet regulatory requirements for fertilizer and supplement products in Canada

Registered fertilizer products list

List of registered fertilizer products that can be viewed by either registrant's name or registered product type

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