representing Canada's plant science industry

Manufacturing Standards

Originating in 1986, CropLife Canada members began what is now known as the CropLife Canada Manufacturing Code, becoming mandatory in 1996 for all CropLife Canada members operating formulating and/or packaging facilities in Canada. The code established four key criteria including :

  • occupational health,
  • facility safety,
  • environmental standards, and
  • performance benchmarking
aimed at developing sustainable and consistent manufacturing practices through a series of annual audits.

Manufacturing Code of Practice: Standards, Protocols & Best Practices - February 2006 (PDF 490KB)