Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Science Branch
Laboratories Directorate
Fertilizers
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CFIA Laboratory - Ottawa, Ontario
(Laboratory Services Division East)
Laboratory and testing services include monitoring programs for economic
fraud, heavy or toxic metals, and other adulterants; the development of new
methods as required; scientific and technical support (including a proficiency
testing program) for the accreditation of private labs for fertilizer analysis;
and the evaluation of testing methodologies in submissions for approval of
fertilizer ingredients and registered products; and in proposals for new or
revised national and international standards.
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CFIA Laboratory - Calgary, Alberta
(Laboratory Services Division West)
This laboratory supports the CFIAs Fertilizer Program in the area of
pesticide residues and environmental contaminants. Services include testing,
the development of methods to meet new testing requirements, and the provision
of scientific advice for program development and harmonization of
methodologies.
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