Approved Products under the GROU Program
Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) is pleased to notify Canadian growers that the following products are available for importation under the Grower Requested Own Use (GROU) program. As new products are approved, they will be added to the list below.
For more information, click on Importing Products under the GROU Program.
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- List of approved products
- Selecting new products for consideration under GROU
- Equivalency certificate expiration date
- Related information
List of approved products
Notice to Reader:
- To obtain an approved GROU container label/directions for use booklet, click the product name below. You will be prompted for your contact information and the requested document will be emailed to you. Please allow at least 48 hours for a response.
- In accordance with paragraph 38(2)(b) and (c) of the Pest Control Products Regulations, foreign products that are under review in the foreign country where they are registered with respect to health or environmental risks or that contain an active ingredient that is under special review in Canada are not eligible for importation.
Expires in 2024
- Agri-Mek SC Insecticide (Pest Control Product Reg. No. 31607) - Canadian Registered Version of the GROU Approved Product, Agri-Mek SC Miticide/Insecticide (USEPA Reg. No. 100-1351), GROU Equivalency Certificate #045 [expires December 31, 2024]
- B-Nine WSG Plant Growth Regulator (Pest Control Product Reg. No. 17465) - Canadian Registered Version of the GROU Approved Product, B-Nine WSG (USEPA Reg. No. 400-478), GROU Equivalency Certificate #023 [expires December 31, 2024]
- Reflex Liquid Herbicide (Pest Control Product Reg. No. 24779) - Canadian Registered Version of the GROU Approved Product, Reflex Herbicide (USEPA Reg. No. 100-993), GROU Equivalency Certificate #008 [expires December 31, 2024]
Expires in 2025
- QUADRIS Flowable Fungicide (Pest Control Product Reg. No. 26153) - Canadian Registered Version of the GROU Approved Product, Abound Flowable Fungicide (USEPA Reg. No. 100-1098), GROU Equivalency Certificate #040 [expires December 31, 2025]
- Reglone Desiccant (Pest Control Product Reg. No. 26396) - Canadian Registered Version of the GROU Approved Product, Reglone Desiccant (USEPA Reg. No. 100-1061), GROU Equivalency Certificate #016 [expires December 31, 2025]
- SUMAGIC Plant Growth Regulator (Pest Control Product Reg. No. 25781) - Canadian Registered Version of the GROU Approved Product, SUMAGIC Plant Growth Regulator (USEPA Reg. No. 59639-37), GROU Equivalency Certificate #020 [expires December 31, 2025]
- SWITCH 62.5 WG Fungicide (Pest Control Product Reg. No. 28189) - Canadian Registered Version of the GROU Approved Product, Switch 62.5 WG (USEPA Reg. No. 100-953), GROU Equivalency Certificate #046 [expires December 31, 2025]
- Tattoo Fungicide (Pest Control Product Reg. No. 29554) - Canadian Registered Version of the GROU Approved Product, Previcur Flex (USEPA Reg. No. 264-678), GROU Equivalency Certificate #041 [expires December 31, 2025]
Expires in 2026
- A-Rest Solution (Pest Control Product Reg. No. 16393) - Canadian Registered Version of the GROU Approved Product, A-Rest Solution (USEPA Reg. No. 67690-2), GROU Equivalency Certificate #022 [expires December 31, 2026]
- Armezon Herbicide (Pest Control Product Reg. No. 30131) - Canadian Registered Version of the GROU Approved Product, Armezon Herbicide (USEPA Reg. No. 7969-262), GROU Equivalency Certificate #047 [expires December 31, 2026]
- Elevate 50 WDG Fungicide (Pest Control Product Reg. No. 25900) - Canadian Registered Version of the GROU Approved Product, Elevate 50 WDG Fungicide (USEPA Reg. No. 70506-446), GROU Equivalency Certificate #038 [expires December 31, 2026]
- Lance WDG Fungicide (Pest Control Product Reg. No. 27495) - Canadian Registered Version of the GROU Approved Product, Endura Fungicide (USEPA Reg. No. 7969-197), GROU Equivalency Certificate #048 [expires December 31, 2026]
- Pristine WG Fungicide (Pest Control Product Reg. No. 27985) - Canadian Registered Version of the GROU Approved Product, Pristine Fungicide (USEPA Reg. No. 7969-199), GROU Equivalency Certificate #049 [expires December 31, 2026]
- Ridomil Gold 480SL Fungicide (Pest Control Product Reg. No. 28474) - Canadian Registered Version of the GROU Approved Product, Ridomil Gold SL (USEPA Reg. No. 100-1202), GROU Equivalency Certificate #043 [expires December 31, 2026]
Note
- No other pesticide products are available for importation through this program at this time. All products imported into Canada must be either registered, specifically exempted with a valid GROU Import Certificate, or otherwise authorized under the Pest Control Products Act.
- Any unauthorized importation will be in violation of the Pest Control Products Act and is subject to the appropriate compliance response.
- A GROU Import Certificate is required for all importations of GROU approved products.
Selecting new products for consideration under GROU
A grower or group of growers and four not-for-profit Canadian national grower associations may request to nominate appropriate candidate products for the GROU program.
The GROU Nomination Committee, representing the national interest of Canadian producers, assists with the prioritization of GROU product candidates; and monitors and maintains the GROU container management program fee collection.
The GROU Nomination Committee is comprised of:
- Canadian Canola Growers Association
- Canadian Federation of Agriculture
- Canadian Horticultural Council
- Flowers Canada Growers
- Grain Growers of Canada
- Pulse Canada
Equivalency certificate expiration date
Equivalency certificates are issued for each product approved under the GROU program and are valid until December 31st, two calendar years after being issued.
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