Explosives Regulations

Natural Resources Canada’s (NRCan) Explosives Safety and Security Branch (ESSB) administers the Explosives Act and Regulations, and supports industry stakeholders. If you are a manufacturer, importer, exporter, transporter, seller or user of explosives, you should be aware of the regulations involved in the industry, and how they impact you.

Act and Regulations
Understand the Explosives Act and Regulations governing the use of explosives, and the role of NRCan’s Explosives Regulatory Division.

Acquisition, storage and sale
Get acquainted with the key terms and definitions involved in the acquisition, storage and sale of explosives.

Authorization
Find out about the "List of Authorized Explosives" and how to have your products listed on it.

Fireworks Use
Learn about the different kinds of certificates needed for display fireworks.

Importing, exporting and transporting-in-transit
Find out about the Import, Export or In-Transit permits required to move explosives into or out of Canada. 

Manufacturing
Learn about the licences, certificates and other requirements involved in manufacturing explosives.

Reporting an incident
Read about the legal provisions in the Explosives Act, 2013 around reporting incidents and accidents to the Explosives Regulatory Division.

Restricted components
Learn about how to comply with Part 20 of the Explosives Regulations if you are a seller or purchaser of restricted components.

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