Lab Reagents supply to Canada
The lab reagents division counts 3,487 products, and each one can be quoted for delivery to Canada. Locally, the main users are in generic & biotech pharmaceuticals, petrochemicals & oil sands and mining & metals. Regular consignments go to industrial centres such as Greater Toronto Area, Montreal and Vancouver. Typical customers for this division are pharmaceutical QC laboratories, contract research and testing labs and universities and research institutes.
Canada Sample productsSupplying lab reagents to Canada
By sea, containers and LCL lots take roughly 30–42 days to Vancouver and Montreal. Air cargo to Toronto Pearson (YYZ) takes 4–6 days, which suits small and urgent packs. The relevant authority is ECCC & Health Canada (CEPA 1999, DSL/NDSL). Our export desk lines up the COA, GHS SDS and shipping documents to match. Common grades for this division are LR (Laboratory Reagent), AR / GR (Analytical Reagent), ACS grade and IP / BP / USP / Ph. Eur..
Grades in this division
Chemical compliance in Canada
| Authority | ECCC & Health Canada (CEPA 1999, DSL/NDSL) |
|---|---|
| Seaports | Vancouver, Montreal, Halifax |
| Airports | Toronto Pearson (YYZ), Montreal (YUL) |
| Dangerous goods | IMDG by sea, IATA DGR by air |
Under CEPA 1999, imported substances must be on the Domestic Substances List or notified to Environment and Climate Change Canada and Health Canada under the New Substances Notification Regulations. Hazardous products supplied to workplaces need WHMIS 2015 SDS and labels in English and French. APIs require a Drug Establishment Licence held by the Canadian importer and GMP evidence for the foreign site. Precursors fall under the Precursor Control Regulations, and customs data can be supplied on a Canada Customs Invoice or commercial invoice.
From order to delivery
- 1–2 daysQuote and document set agreed
Price, pack sizes, Incoterm and the paperwork list are confirmed in writing.
- 3–7 daysPacking for export
Stock items are packed in UN-rated drums or cartons. Made-to-order material adds its own lead time.
- 1–3 daysExport clearance at Nhava Sheva or Mundra
Shipping bill filed, dangerous goods declared under IMDG where needed.
- 30–42 daysOcean transit to Vancouver
Port-to-port time depends on the vessel schedule and any transhipment.
- 2–5 daysImport clearance
Your broker clears the goods against local rules. Chemical oversight: ECCC & Health Canada (CEPA 1999, DSL/NDSL).
Indicative total by sea: 37–59 days
By air: about 8–16 days in total.
Documents for Canada
- Commercial Invoice
- Packing List
- Bill of Lading / Air Waybill
- Certificate of Origin
- Certificate of Analysis (COA)
- Safety Data Sheet (16-section GHS)
- DSL status or New Substances Notification confirmation (by importer)
- WHMIS 2015-compliant bilingual SDS and labels (English/French)
- Canada Customs Invoice or commercial invoice with CBSA data
- Precursor import permit where applicable
- Dangerous Goods Declaration (IMDG/IATA) where applicable
Categories in lab reagents
A selection we ship to Canada
A rotating sample from the division. Every product in the catalogue can be quoted for this destination.
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