RPRA is delaying some audit and verification requirements for hazardous and special products
RPRA is delaying some audit and verification requirements for hazardous and special products (HSP), as outlined further below.
The deadline for submitting annual supply and performance reports by July 31, 2026, remains the same. Registrants will be notified when the registry opens for reporting.
Will performance audit reports be required in 2026?
RPRA is delaying the requirement for producers and PROs of HSP to submit a performance audit report in 2026. This decision was made because RPRA is in the process of finalizing its registry procedures for performance audit reporting.
Producers and PROs will be required to submit their performance audit report at a later time, to be confirmed in consultation with PROs, and in accordance with the finalized procedures. RPRA will communicate directly with producers and PROs about their performance audit requirements later this year.
Will HSP producers be required to submit a supply data verification report in 2026?
Yes, large producers of categories A (oil filters and non-refillable pressurized containers) and B (oil containers, antifreeze, solvents, paints and coatings and pesticides) are required to submit a supply data verification report by July 31, 2026, in accordance with the Hazardous and Special Products Verification and Audit Procedure (Appendix B).
Summary of 2026 reporting requirements
| Report | Registrant | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Annual supply report | Producers | No change – due July 31, 2026 |
| Annual performance report | Producers and PROs (except fertilizers*, refillable pressurized containers and refillable propane containers) *Note: Producers of fertilizers or a PRO on their behalf are required to submit a performance report for promotion and education only. | No change – due July 31, 2026 |
| Supply data verification report | Large producers of categories A and B Note: Supply data verification report to be completed by a verifier/qualified person | No change – due July 31, 2026 |
| Performance audit report | Producers or a PRO on their behalf (except fertilizers and refillable propane containers) | Delayed – due date to be confirmed in consultation with PROs |
Have questions?
Contact RPRA’s Compliance and Registry Team at [email protected].