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Are You Ready For The New Plastics Registry Reporting Due September 29?

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The federal government has recently launched the Federal Plastics Registry (the "FPR"), a new initiative that establishes mandatory requirements to monitor and track plastics from manufacturing through to end-of-life.

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The federal government has recently launched the Federal Plastics Registry (the "FPR"), a new initiative that establishes mandatory requirements to monitor and track plastics from manufacturing through to end-of-life. Reporting will be done in phases with the Phase 1 reporting deadline to submit data for the 2024 reporting year being September 29, 2025 as specified in the official Notice. The reporting platform is now live, allowing participants to access the submission portal and begin entering their required data. This article offers an overview of the FPR and outlines the reporting obligations for the initial phase.

What is the Purpose of the FPR?

The FPR is designed to provide Canadians with accurate and reliable data to identify opportunities for reducing plastic waste and pollution. The Government of Canada will utilize the data collected through the FPR to measure progress toward achieving zero plastic waste and to inform initiatives that accelerate

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