Fertilizers

Canada's crops and forests are protected by the CFIA's ongoing efforts related to the regulation of plant supplements and fertilizers.

CFIA activities include:

• registration of fertilizers, fertilizers/pesticides, and supplements;
• review of product safety, efficacy, and labelling;
• monitoring for active ingredients and contaminants in the market place;
• monitoring releases of proposed new products for research purposes;
• testing for contaminants including heavy metals, pesticides and pathogens such as salmonella;

The key acts and regulations we enforce are:

• Fertilizers Act
  • Fertilizers Regulations
• Plant Protection Act
  • Plant Protection Regulations

Information we provide to the individuals includes:

• Overview: Fertilizer Regulation in Canada

Information we provide to the plant industry includes:

• Fertilizer Modernization
• Registered Products
• Registration Requirements
  • Guide to the Canadian Federal Regulatory Requirements for Fertilizers and Supplements
  • Proposal for Provisional Registrations under Fertilizers Act
• Sampling and Testing