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.
Most requested
- Notice to industry: Implementation of an interim standard for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in commercial biosolids
- Notice to industry: Implementation of the amended Fertilizers Regulations – prioritization of compliance activities after the end of the transitional period
- New regulations: Guide to submitting applications for registration under the Fertilizers Act
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
Features
Update on Fertilizer Service Standards
Get an update on processing times for Fertilizer applications.
How to request a fertilizer or supplement registration in My CFIA
Step-by-step instructions to help you request a fertilizer or supplement registration in My CFIA.