Forward Regulatory Plan 2021-2023: Regulations Amending the Pest Control Products Regulations (Applications and Imports)
Title of Regulatory Initiative
Regulations Amending the Pest Control Products Regulations (Applications and Imports)
Enabling Act
Pest Control Products Act
Description
The proposed amendments would amend certain aspects of the application and importation process for pest control products in Canada. Proposed changes are technical in nature and are intended to codify operational policy.
This regulatory initiative is part of HC’s comprehensive review of the Pest Control Products Regulations.
Regulatory cooperation efforts (domestic and international)
The proposed amendments support Canada’s commitment to meeting its obligations under the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer and the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants.
Potential impacts on Canadians, including businesses
While maintaining health and environmental protection, the proposed amendments would: make technical changes that are anticipated to have no impact on regulated parties (e.g., they codify current practice); and streamline aspects of the application process to reduce regulatory and administrative burden. Overall, a reduction in administrative burden is anticipated.
Consultations
Pre-consultation on the proposed amendments were held in 2018. Additional consultations launched on October 28, 2020, for a 75-day public comment period.
Canadians will have another opportunity to provide comments on the proposed regulatory amendments during the Canada Gazette, Part I, public comment period, which is expected to take place in fall 2021.
Further information
Additional information may be requested from the departmental contact.
Departmental contact information
Jordan Hancey
Director
Policy and Regulatory Affairs Division
Pest Management Regulatory Agency
Health Canada
Telephone: 613-302-3886
Email: jordan.hancey@canada.ca
Date the regulatory initiative was first included in the Forward Regulatory Plan
April 1, 2021
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