New substances: Living organisms
The New Substances Notification Regulations (Organisms) [NSNR (Organisms)] help protect Canadians and the environment allowing for the assessment of new living organisms prior to their introduction into the Canadian marketplace.
If you plan to manufacture or import a new living organism subject to notification under the NSNR (Organisms), you are required to provide information to Environment and Climate Change Canada.
Services and information
Overview and guidance material
Overview of NSNR (Organisms), factsheet and guidance on notifying and testing of new living organisms for manufacturers or importers.
New Substances Notification Regulations (Organisms)
Full text of NSNR (Organisms), amendments and consultations on the registry of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999.
Technical frameworks
Frameworks that support the notifier in identifying the information needed for the notification of a new living organism.
Advisory notes
Clarification on various aspects of the New Substances program for ensuring compliance.
Voluntary public engagement initiative
Consultations supporting risk assessments of higher organisms (or organisms other than micro-organisms).
Masked Name Regulations
Regulations respecting the masking of substance names to prevent the disclosure of confidential information.
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