Guide

New pest control product: prepare federal registration before manufacture, import or sale

Define the product and uses, request consultation, build the scientific and regulatory package, then manage fees and deficiencies.

Priority

A natural, low-risk or foreign-marketed product is not automatically exempt. Do not manufacture, import or sell without verified Canadian status.

Confirm the scope

Define formulation, active ingredient, product type, target organisms, sites, methods and proposed label.

Check exemptions, equivalence and application category and use pre-submission consultation to confirm data needs.

Prepare studies, risk assessments, value, chemistry, exposure, residues and standardized electronic files.

Submit, pay, answer requests and await the registration number and conditions before marketing.

Official sources are linked in the guide. Checked August 29, 2026; confirm current rules, forms and deadlines with the responsible authority.

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