Research authorizations under the Fertilizers Act and regulations: Amending and renewing

Amending your research authorization

Applicants must submit any amendments to the final research authorization to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) for approval before implementation. This includes any changes to the research protocol such as the:

  • trial location
  • trail size
  • methods of crop disposal, etc.

Applicants may submit an amendment to an existing application using the application for research authorization form.

Renewing your research authorization

All applicants must submit an application for research authorization form for every year of the testing for each product and crop species or crop group.

Review the information for Category C in the before you apply section for more information about the requirements for renewals.