Acts and Regulations
Fertilizers Act: Federal law that regulates all fertilizers used in Canada, including fertilizers containing pesticides. Before a fertilizer/pesticide combination can be sold or used in Canada, it must be registered under the Fertilizers Act.
Food and Drugs Act: Protects the health of consumers by preventing the sale of food that contains any harmful or poisonous substances. Under the authority of this legislation the government determines the maximum amount of pesticide residue that may safely be contained in our foods. This amount is called the maximum residue limit (MRL). The MRL is measured in parts per million and is based on the toxicity of the pesticide, its application rate and timing, exposure from other sources, and the crop to which it is being applied.
Pest Control Products Act: Before a pesticide can be sold or used in Canada, it must be registered. This legislation is designed to ensure the acceptability of the risks, merit, and value of pest control products used in Canada. It focuses on the protection of human health and the environment as well as product performance. Therefore, before a pesticide is registered, the manufacturer must submit data to prove that the product is safe and effective when used as directed on the label.
Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act: Regulates the handling and transport of hazardous products including some pesticides. Special training, shipping papers, vehicle placards, and safety procedures are required to transport certain substances. Farmers transporting less than 1,500 kg of pesticides in a licensed farm vehicle less than 100 km are exempt from special requirements. Farmers moving a sprayer containing less than 6,000 litres of spray mixture for less than 100 km on a public road are exempt from the restrictions.
Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act: Controls the sale, use, application, handling, storage, transport and disposal pesticides in Alberta E.P.E.A contains the following regulations specific to pesticides; Pesticide Regulation, Pesticide Sales, Handling and Application Regulation, and Environmental code for Practice of Pesticides.
Cosmetic Pesticides Ban Act: The Act bans the non-essential use of pesticides for cosmetic purposes on lawns, vegetable and ornamental gardens, patios, driveways, cemeteries, and in parks and school yards. More than 250 pesticide products are banned for sale and over 80 pesticide ingredients are banned for cosmetic uses. There are exceptions for use for agriculture, forestry, health or safety, and golf courses, with conditions.
Food and Drugs Act: Protects the health of consumers by preventing the sale of food that contains any harmful or poisonous substances. Under the authority of this legislation the government determines the maximum amount of pesticide residue that may safely be contained in our foods. This amount is called the maximum residue limit (MRL). The MRL is measured in parts per million and is based on the toxicity of the pesticide, its application rate and timing, exposure from other sources, and the crop to which it is being applied.
Pest Control Products Act: Before a pesticide can be sold or used in Canada, it must be registered. This legislation is designed to ensure the acceptability of the risks, merit, and value of pest control products used in Canada. It focuses on the protection of human health and the environment as well as product performance. Therefore, before a pesticide is registered, the manufacturer must submit data to prove that the product is safe and effective when used as directed on the label.
Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act: Regulates the handling and transport of hazardous products including some pesticides. Special training, shipping papers, vehicle placards, and safety procedures are required to transport certain substances. Farmers transporting less than 1,500 kg of pesticides in a licensed farm vehicle less than 100 km are exempt from special requirements. Farmers moving a sprayer containing less than 6,000 litres of spray mixture for less than 100 km on a public road are exempt from the restrictions.
Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act: Controls the sale, use, application, handling, storage, transport and disposal pesticides in Alberta E.P.E.A contains the following regulations specific to pesticides; Pesticide Regulation, Pesticide Sales, Handling and Application Regulation, and Environmental code for Practice of Pesticides.
Cosmetic Pesticides Ban Act: The Act bans the non-essential use of pesticides for cosmetic purposes on lawns, vegetable and ornamental gardens, patios, driveways, cemeteries, and in parks and school yards. More than 250 pesticide products are banned for sale and over 80 pesticide ingredients are banned for cosmetic uses. There are exceptions for use for agriculture, forestry, health or safety, and golf courses, with conditions.