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.
A submission package must include all information requirements as indicated below and must be organized in the form of sections or tabs as per the Guide to submitting applications for registration under the Fertilizers Act.
The Fertilizer Safety Section reserves the right to require additional information, data, fees, rationale or results of analysis to support the registration of any product regulated under the Fertilizers Act and regulations.
Required information
Tab 1: administrative forms and fees
- Cover letter explaining the intent of the submission. The letter should indicate the proposed amendment(s). The changes listed here are considered minor amendments, any changes not listed below are considered a major amendment
- name or address of the registrant and/or manufacturer
- product name and/or brand
- Completed and signed Fertilizer or Supplement Registration Application (CFIA/ACIA 5919) form according to the Guidelines to Completing the Fertilizer or Supplement Registration Application Form document.
- Designation of Signing Authority
- Designation of Delegated Representatives (optional)
- Declaration of Resident Canadian Agent (required if the applicant/registrant does not reside in Canada). Please ensure that the Canadian Agent signs and completes applicable section of the registration form
- Registration fee (described in part 5 of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) Fees Notice)
Tab 2: marketplace label
- Proposed marketplace label in both official languages (English and French)