Recently the PMRA approved a request from a grower to have the plant growth regulator A-Rest (Ancymidol) included in the Grower Own Use import (GROU) program.   For those unaware of GROU, it is a program, supported by Croplife and industry, that allows growers to import approved pesticides from the USA.  The list of approved products are listed on the GROU website here:

http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/cps-spc/pest/agri-commerce/import/_grou-piapda/index-eng.php

The process import process is also described.  Floriculture producers also requested inclusion of Bonzi (paclobutrazol) and Sumagic (Uniconazole) into GROU - and they were approved.  

If a you are interested in learning more about GROU or making your own application please contact Cary Gates at Flowers Canada Growers for assistance.  Cary@fco.on.ca  (519) 836-5485  X228

GROU Label for A-Rest is attached English or French.