Start with the number on the Canadian label
A biocide issued a market authorization receives an eight-digit identification number that appears with the DIN designation. During the transition to the Biocides Regulations, older disinfectant DINs and pest-control registration numbers may still appear on products that remain lawfully marketed under transition provisions.
For a pest control product, use the current federal pesticide registry and open the complete label. Match the product name, registration number, formulation and registrant rather than relying on a reseller page.
Verify the use pattern, not just the product
An authorization does not make a product suitable for every surface, organism, facility or application method. Confirm the setting, surface, target claim, pre-cleaning, dilution or ready-to-use status, contact time, rinsing, ventilation, personal protection, storage and disposal directions.
When a current marketed label and an old technical sheet disagree, stop and resolve the discrepancy through the authorization holder or regulator.
- Match the exact Canadian product identity.
- Open the most current official label available.
- Check every condition relevant to the planned use.
- Record the label version used for the operating procedure.
Treat missing information as unresolved
Do not infer authorization from an American registration, a foreign label, an ingredient list or the phrase professional strength. If the official record cannot be matched, contact the supplier and responsible federal program before purchase, import, sale or use.
Authorization desk
Start with the identifier on the Canadian product.
Surface disinfectant or sanitizer
Use Health Canada's biocide information and current authorization resources. Transition-era products require an additional status check.
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