Federal Plastics Registry
If you produce, import or sell plastic packaging or products in Canada, the Federal Plastics Registry requires annual reporting of what you put on the market, phased in by category and year. It catches brand owners and importers who have never filed an environmental report before.
What the rule requires
Phase 1 deadline already passed - 29 Sep 2026.
Who it catches
Manufacturers / importers of plastic packaging or single-use plastics above thresholds. A breach today, not a future risk.
How to check whether you comply
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Questions people ask
Do I have to report to the Federal Plastics Registry?
If you produce, import or sell plastic packaging or products in Canada, the Federal Plastics Registry requires annual reporting of what you put on the market, phased in by category and year. It catches brand owners and importers who have never filed an environmental report before.
Who does Federal Plastics Registry apply to?
Manufacturers / importers of plastic packaging or single-use plastics above thresholds. A breach today, not a future risk.
How do I check whether we comply with Federal Plastics Registry?
Did you place plastic packaging on the Canadian market in 2025? Phase 1 reporting was due 29 Sep 2026. If you did not file, you are in breach now. You can also run our free website check, which tests 25 technical items in about twenty seconds, or book a review if this rule needs a documented answer.
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Check my fine riskThis page summarises a legal obligation in plain language so you can work out whether it applies to you. It is not legal advice, and the primary source linked above governs. Last reviewed 2026-10-03.