Regulatory Initiatives

The CFIA is committed to developing any new regulations in close consultation with all stakeholders. We welcome your comments on any of the regulatory proposals listed below.

• Consultation: Multi-Year Regulatory Modernization Plan

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Regulatory proposals that were recently pre-published in the Canada Gazette, Part I

Title: Regulations Amending the Seeds Regulations (PPTM Varietal Blends)

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Date Pre-published: November 6, 2010

Information Documents:

• Regulatory Impact Analysis Statement and Proposed Regulations (Canada Gazette website)
• News Release - Proposed Amendments to the Seeds Regulations Published
• Questions and Answers  - Proposed Amendments to the Seeds Regulations to Clarify the Requirements for Grading, Labelling and Advertising of Plant Pest Tolerance Management Varietal Blends  

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Additional information

• Cabinet Directive on Streamlining Regulation
• A Framework for the Application of Precaution in Science-Based Decision Making About Risk
• Health Canada's Legislative and Regulatory Initiatives
  • Food and Drugs Act
  • Interim Market Authorization (IMA)