Significant amendments were made to the Fertilizers Regulations in 2020 that affect the manufacture, sale, import and export of regulated fertilizers and supplements. As of October 26, 2023, all regulated fertilizers and supplements must comply with the “new” regulations.
The regulations contain a transitional provision that allows regulated parties to comply with either the former (“old”) or the current (“new”) regulations for a period of three years. This transition was designed to give industry time to adjust to the new regulatory requirements and exhaust the old stock in the retail chain.
For more information or if you need access to the available reference materials, please refer to our notice to industry or contact Ewa Madey, National Manager, Fertilizer Safety Section, Plant Health & Biosecurity Directorate: Email: Ewa.Madey@inspection.gc.ca, phone: 1.343.552.1918.