Importing and registering pill presses (designated devices)

Overview

This guidance document provides an overview of what you need to do to import a designated device to Canada commercially, including:

• general requirements for registration
• Import requirements
• import procedures and documents

Important notice

All commercial importers must have a business number for any import/export account with the Canada Border Services Agency.

Who this guide is for

• Pharmaceutical, Food and consumer product industry
• Individuals thinking about becoming importers of designated devices
• Individuals planning to import a designated device

In this guide

• Definition of designated devices
• Registering the device prior to importation
• Legitimate purposes of designated devices and the new legislation
• Process to register a designated device
• Required information for registering a designated device
• Importer providing proof of registration at the border
• Registration process/timeline
• Submission of registration form
• Failure to register a designated device prior to importing to Canada
• Questions/comments regarding application process

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Details and history

Published: May 19, 2017
Part of topic(s): Canadian Drugs and Substances Strategy

For assistance

Contact the Authorizations Division if you need assistance:

By e-mail: hc.authorizations-autorisations.sc@canada.ca

By mail:

Authorizations Division
Office of Controlled Substances
Controlled Substances Directorate
Health Canada
161 Goldenrod Driveway, AL0300B
Ottawa ON K1A 0K9

Health Canada’s service hours are Monday to Friday from 8 am to 6 pm (Eastern time). They are closed on statutory holidays.