The Ammonia Code of Practice, launched by the Fertilizer Safety & Security Council, applies to all agri-retail facilities in Canada that store or retail anhydrous ammonia Agri-retail sites in Canada will need to be fully compliant with the standards outlined in the Ammonia Code of Practice by the end of 2010.

The ammonia fertilizer industry is facing increasing security and public safety concerns as well as legal and regulatory pressures to demonstrate that the risks arising from ammonia are minimized. Under direction from CFI's Board of Directors, the Ammonia Code of Practice was drafted by members of the Fertilizer Safety & Security Council including fertilizer manufacturers, distributors and agri-retailers. In addition to managing safety and security risks, the code will demonstrate to government and the public that the industry is taking necessary steps to safeguard Canadian communities.

Similar to the Agrichemical Warehousing Standards Program, third party audits are required to be complaint with the Ammonia Code of Practice. AWSA is pleased to partner with Fertilizer Safety & Security Council as the Project Manager the Ammonia Code of Practice program. AWSA's experience in managing the successful warehousing program coupled with AWSA's trained auditors create a excellent partnership to assist anhydrous ammonia dealers better manage the safety and security risks associated with the storage of anhydrous ammonia.

Most AWSA Auditors have been certified as auditors for the Ammonia Code of Practice. For a full list of certified auditors please visit here.

For updates and further information on the Ammonia Standards Program, visit the Fertilizer Safety & Security Council website at www.fssc.ca.

A list of all certified locations under the Ammonia Code of Practice is maintained for manufacturer to access to ensure product is only being shipped to certified dealers. Please contact the AWSA office for further information about gaining access to the certified facilities search database. Please note that this feature is for manufacturing members of the Canadian Fertilizer Institute. To access the database please click here.