Agricultural Chemicals

What do operations have to do to make sure that agricultural chemical residues on product do not exceed the Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) for product exported outside of Canada? What must an auditee show to prove that foreign MRLs are being respected?

For an operation involved in production: The auditee is expected to ask his or her immediate buyer (e.g., packer, shipper, wholesaler,

What do operations have to do to make sure that agricultural chemical residues on product do not exceed the Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) for product exported outside of Canada? What must an auditee show to prove that foreign MRLs are being respected?Amelia Balsillie2020-04-24T08:33:21-04:00

What is required of agricultural chemical applicators?

The applicator follows prevailing legislation (e.g., provincial regulations) AND has completed formal training (e.g., online course, self-study course with materials and

What is required of agricultural chemical applicators?Amelia Balsillie2020-04-29T12:33:56-04:00

What are the provincial requirements for agricultural chemical applicators?

Refer to the table of provincial requirements, which references additional sources of information.

What are the provincial requirements for agricultural chemical applicators?Amelia Balsillie2025-03-31T12:08:18-04:00

Is an agricultural chemical application certificate from one province still valid in another province?

The CanadaGAP requirements state that “The applicator follows prevailing legislation (e.g., provincial regulations) AND has completed formal training (e.g., online course,

Is an agricultural chemical application certificate from one province still valid in another province?Amelia Balsillie2024-12-09T10:21:47-05:00

Can fertilizers be stored with agricultural chemicals?

Yes, fertilizers that are contained (e.g., bag, jug or tote) can be stored in the same storage as agricultural chemicals except where

Can fertilizers be stored with agricultural chemicals?Amelia Balsillie2017-11-03T16:25:48-04:00

If an agricultural chemical applicator does not meet the CanadaGAP requirement, how is this scored in the Audit Checklist (Section E – Question #9)?

This question is scored on an all or nothing basis. Either the applicator is in compliance with the standard or they

If an agricultural chemical applicator does not meet the CanadaGAP requirement, how is this scored in the Audit Checklist (Section E – Question #9)?Amelia Balsillie2017-11-03T16:25:56-04:00

If an agricultural chemical label does not specifically identify if the product can be used on a commodity found in the field (including orchard/vineyard) OR in a greenhouse, can the agricultural chemical be used on any applicable (field or greenhouse) crop listed on the label?

No, according to the Health Canada Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA), the label must specify “greenhouse” if it is to be

If an agricultural chemical label does not specifically identify if the product can be used on a commodity found in the field (including orchard/vineyard) OR in a greenhouse, can the agricultural chemical be used on any applicable (field or greenhouse) crop listed on the label?JosephA2024-09-24T14:48:27-04:00