Soil and soil-related matter
Soil is a known pathway for the introduction and spread of pests. We develop and maintain rules for importing and moving soil and soil-related matter in Canada to prevent the introduction and spread of regulated pests.
Services and information
Phytosanitary requirements for soil and soil-related matter
Plant protection requirements for soil and soil-related matter (when not in association with plants), items contaminated with soil and soil-related matter
Procedure for inspecting regulated articles for soil
Inspection of regulated articles for freedom from soil, plants, plant parts and related matter
Canadian Growing Media Program
Approval process and import requirements for plants rooted in approved media. (D-96-20)
Plant protection import requirements
Information related to the import of plants and plant parts for planting including for personal or commercial use
Plant health biosecurity standards and guides
Information related to crop biosecurity standards
Features
Newfoundland and Labrador soil restrictions
Protect Canadian agriculture: Help prevent the spread of pests.