Research authorizations under the Fertilizers Act and regulations: Overview
Fees
Refer to Part 5 of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Fees Notice for Fertilizers Fees
Processing time
90 days (not including industry response time).
What are research authorizations
Most supplements and some fertilizers need a registration and pre-market assessment before importation or sale in Canada. Companies sometimes opt to conduct research trials on fertilizers or supplements to evaluate their field performance before applying to register a given product under the Fertilizers Act.
The Fertilizers Regulations contain provisions that allow persons to conduct scientific trials of unregistered fertilizers and supplements that would otherwise require registration before importation or environmental release, as long as strict criteria are adhered to.
The objective of the regulatory requirements in place for research is to:
- make sure that the environmental release of unregistered fertilizers (not exempt from registration) and novel supplements is safe
- define conditions for product use, handling and disposal to reduce the risks to human and animal health as well as the environment
Related links
- T-4-103 – Conducting research under the Fertilizers Act
- Application for Research Authorization (CFIA/ACIA 5475)
- Submission Completeness Checklist for Research Authorizations
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