Phase 1 Of The Federal Plastics Registry: Deadline To Submit Reports Fast Approaching

On April 20, 2024, the federal Department of the Environment published a notice in the Gazette ("Notice") pursuant to section 46(1) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (the "CEPA") for reporting obligations in respect of plastic resins and certain plastic products for the Federal Plastics Registry (the "Registry").¹

The first phase of the reporting obligations for the Registry must be completed and submitted by producers via the Regulatory Service Platform by September 29, 2025 (the "Reporting Deadline").² After the first phase, the reporting requirements will increase over the next two years.

Background

The purpose of the Registry is to create a data inventory on plastics in Canada for stakeholders and the government, particularly with respect to plastic usage, waste, value recovery and pollution. The intent of the federal government is to use the Registry to: