Federal Plastics Registry Reporting Delayed for Phases 2 & 3

Delsie Braganza

Delsie joined the Focal Point Research team in 2011 and has been an invaluable asset for our clients. With her strong regulatory and quality assurance background, she is able to help clients understand the Canadian and US requirements, set targets to achieve compliance, and attain their goals to get products to market.

Delsie is able to audit facilities, set up and maintain GMP compliant facilities, develop strong quality management systems, and co-ordinate successful Health Canada inspections. In addition to this, Delsie oversees all regulatory compliance reviews and submissions made to Health Canada and the US FDA.

Delsie obtained an Honours Bachelor of Science (Hons. B. Sc.) in Pharmaceutical Chemistry from the University of Toronto, Post-Graduate Certificate in Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs and Quality Operations (RAQ) from Seneca College and Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC) from the Regulatory Affairs Professional Society (RAPS).

When she’s not learning something new, Delsie loves spending time with family, going on road trips or long walks, and swimming.

Jennifer Porter, BA Psychology, MBA – President & CEO

Having started at Focal Point Research in 2011, Jenn has been fully engaged in the company and since day one, has leveraged her MBA and interest in the regulated products industries to grow her passion for the business and services offered.

Jenn has excelled at building on initial conversations with a variety of companies from all industries seeking regulatory and quality assurance services. She has developed strong relationships with each client, offering each one a unique opportunity to have the Focal Point Research team help them develop successful strategies and bring products to market, while ensuring their compliance needs are being fulfilled.

Jenn has not only been a leader internally, but a key contact for all clients and in 2021, Jenn was the obvious choice to lead Focal Point Research into the future as the successor to company founder, Rob Fichtner.

Jennifer balances her career by honouring her wanderlust, spending her leisure time golfing, and enjoying the outdoors with her loving dog.

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has announced a significant update regarding the Federal Plastics Registry. In response to industry feedback concerning the complexity of reporting, the government is delaying all reporting requirements for Phases 2 and 3 of the Registry.

This delay is intended to improve the efficiency of the system and allow organizations more time to collect high-quality, consistent data. ECCC plans to streamline and optimize the reporting requirements before these phases are implemented.

What You Need to Know:

While Phases 2 and 3 are on hold, Phase 1 reporting requirements remain in effect.

Organizations must continue to report Phase 1 data for the 2024, 2025, and 2026 calendar years, as originally outlined in the Notice with respect to reporting of plastic resins and certain plastic products.

Who Must Still Report?

Reporting obligations continue for producers of:

Packaging, Electronics and electrical equipment, Single-use and disposable plastics destined for the residential waste stream.

Timeline and Next Steps:

ECCC has outlined the following schedule for upcoming regulatory notices:

Summer 2026: A new Notice will be published to establish reporting requirements for the 2027, 2028, and 2029 calendar years.

Winter 2026: A Notice of Intent will be published in the Canada Gazette to formally communicate the intentions to delay Phases 2 and 3.

Stakeholders will have opportunities throughout 2026 to engage with ECCC and provide feedback on changes to the Registry. Our team will continue to monitor these developments and share details on engagement sessions as they become available.

Delsie Braganza

Jennifer Porter, BA Psychology, MBA – President & CEO

Federal Plastics Registry Reporting Delayed for Phases 2 & 3

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