Federal Plastics Registry – Phase 1 Reporting Deadline – September 29, 2025
We want to remind members of the upcoming September 29, 2025, deadline for Phase 1 reporting under the Federal Plastics Registry (FPR). By that date, producers (which may include retailers, importers and manufacturers) must submit reports for the following items: plastic packaging (filled and unfilled), electronics and electrical equipment (EEE), single-use or disposable products. To assist you with reporting, Environment and Climate Change Canada have provided this list of resources:
- Foreign Supplier Letter to help you obtain information from your suppliers
- 2024 Reporting Template for providing data relating to the calendar year 2024
- Reporting Platform where members can report to the Federal Plastics Registry
- Phase 1 Guidance Document on reporting requirements for Phase 1
- Federal Plastics Registry Website for further information on the Federal Plastics Registry
For more information on the Federal Plastics Registry members can contact the Plastics Regulatory Affairs Division / Environmental Protection Branch at RFP-FPR@ec.gc.ca.
Update on the Hazardous Products Regulations Amendments
On July 16, 2025, Cosmetics Alliance Canada – together with allied industry associations—submitted a request to Health Canada to extend the transition period for the amendments to the Hazardous Products Regulations (HPR), which have been in force since December 15, 2022. The current transition period ends on December 14, 2025. Industry requested that this deadline be extended to July 19, 2027, to align with the United States’ implementation timeline for mixtures.
This request reflects the highly integrated Canada–U.S. supply chain and supports the GHS implementation alignment goals established under the Regulatory Cooperation Council (RCC).
On July 24, 2025, Health Canada responded. While declining to formally extend the deadline, the Department acknowledged the importance of regulatory alignment and confirmed the following compliance approach:
- Until July 19, 2027: Health Canada will emphasize compliance promotion with regulated parties.
- From July 19, 2027, onward: Compliance and enforcement will follow the Department’s standard risk-based approach.
We hope this outcome provides some practical compliance relief for our members. If you have any questions regarding this update, please contact the CA Regulatory Team at regulatory@cosmeticsalliance.ca.
