What does P mean in PRODUCTS

The Pest Control Products Regulations (P.C.P Regulations) are regulations made under the Pest Control Products Act, which regulates the registration, sale, and use of pest control products in Canada. These regulations aim to protect human health and the environment from the potential risks associated with pest control products.

A pest control product is any product, including a biological control agent, that is manufactured, represented, distributed, or used as a means for controlling, destroying, repelling, or mitigating any pest. Pests can include insects, rodents, fungi, weeds, and other organisms that can cause harm to humans, animals, or plants.

The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) of Health Canada is responsible for regulating pest control products in Canada. The PMRA evaluates the safety and efficacy of pest control products before they are registered for sale and use in the country.

To register a pest control product in Canada, the applicant must submit a detailed submission package to the PMRA. This package must include information on the product's identity, composition, intended use, efficacy, and potential risks to human health and the environment. The PMRA will review the submission and conduct a risk assessment to determine whether the product meets the regulatory requirements for registration.

You can search the PMRA's Public Registry to find out if a pest control product is registered in Canada. The Public Registry contains information on all registered pest control products, including their registration numbers, active ingredients, and approved uses.