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Registration Guidance Documents
Registration Handbook
Pest Control Products Containing Active Ingredients or Sources of Active Ingredients that are Not Currently Registered in Canada
Canadian Pesticide Regulation Course
Memorandum to Registrants, Applicants and Agents
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  1. The Registration Handbook provides information on the registration process for pest control products in Canada and general guidance for making registration submissions.

  2. The Pest Control Products Containing Active Ingredients or Sources of Active Ingredients that are Not Currently Registered in Canada , memo clarifies the policy established by the Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) with respect to pest control products (PCPs) that:

    • contain an active ingredient that is not registered in Canada or
    • are formulated with a source of active ingredient that is not registered in Canada.

    It also outlines the procedures to follow for registering the active ingredients or sources of active ingredients contained in these products.
  1. The Canadian Pesticide Regulation Course was held October 28 - 30, 2002 and presented an overview of the Canadian pesticide regulatory process. The aim was to assist participants in the preparation of a complete and accurate pest control product submission thereby facilitating an efficient review by the PMRA.

  2. Memorandum to Registrants, Applicants and Agents , as outlined in the North American Initiative Paper (November 1998), the Canadian Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have committed to the harmonization of their registration processes. The purpose of harmonization is to develop a more efficient method of assuring the safety and efficacy of pesticides, with the added benefit of promoting sound regulatory policies worldwide. Harmonization benefits everyone by encouraging availability of new and safer products, reducing duplication of effort, and streamlining the pesticide review process.

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Last updated: 2025-12-20

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