On June 18, the CFIA published a new interim standard for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in biosolids imported or sold in Canada as fertilizers. The CFIA will begin enforcing the new standard on October 18, 2024, providing a 4 month period for affected industry and importers to generate the certificate(s) of analysis required to demonstrate that their product(s) are compliant.
This standard was developed following stakeholder and public consultations in 2023-24. The What we heard report is available on the CFIA’s website. This is part of a broader Government of Canada’s response on PFAS and is designed to mitigate the potential risks to human and animal health and the environment associated with land application of heavily contaminated biosolids sold as commercial fertilizer.
Please consult to the Notice to Industry – Implementation of an interim standard for per – and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in commercial biosolids for more information.
In addition, guidance is available in T-4-132: PFAS standard for commercial biosolids imported or sold in Canada as fertilizers.