On-Farm Plastics Reporting Requirements in Phase II of the Federal Plastics Registry
May 7, 2026 | Documents
NCFA, along with industry partners submitted a letter to the Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature with input on Phase II of the Federal Plastics Registry. As leaders and stakeholders across Canada’s agriculture and agri-food sector, we request an exemption for farmers— including aquaculture operations—from farm-level reporting requirements.
Canadian farmers rely on plastics for a wide range of uses, including producing and protecting crops, increasing yields, reducing water demand, preserving harvested materials, supporting greenhouse production, enabling livestock identification and traceability, and facilitating primary processing. These plastics include grain bags, bale wrap, twine, ground cover, silage covers, chemical jugs and totes, bottles, labels, ear tags, breeding equipment, irrigation tubing and water lines, as well as personal protective equipment such as gloves, boots, masks, and goggles, in addition to other containers and farm infrastructure. Producers are committed to responsible management and to working collaboratively with governments and industry partners to improve recycling, recovery, and responsible end-of-life outcomes.
However, the proposed Phase II reporting requirements would impose significant administrative burden on farmers, while offering limited additional information beyond what is already reported through existing supply chain mechanisms.