Open ProvincesImporting or manufacturing a new chemical or polymer: prepare the federal notification
Importing or manufacturing a new chemical or polymer: prepare the federal notification
An overseas inventory listing is insufficient. Check Canadian lists, thresholds and any specific conditions before starting the activity.
Confirm the right process
Identify the substance precisely and check its Canadian inventory status; distinguish a new substance from a regulated significant new activity.
Prepare the dossier
Determine the applicable schedule from the substance, quantities and use; gather required identity, properties, hazard and exposure evidence.
Submit the application
Use the notification form and current submission channel; explain any confidentiality or data-waiver requests.
Follow up
Respect the assessment period and notified restrictions; retain correspondence and monitor thresholds requiring an additional submission.
Requirements and supporting information
Sources and limits
Official sources consulted August 30, 2026. Orientation guide: confirm current rules, documents, deadlines and conditions with the responsible authority.
General information based on federal and national rules; provincial rules may differ. Confirm with the official body before acting. Last reviewed : 2026-08-30.