Dear New Brunswick Paint Program Member,
You are receiving this notice regarding recent regulatory changes to the New Brunswick Designated Materials Regulation, which replaces the term “brand owner” with “producer”.
Effective July 15, 2024, the “producer” is defined as the first party in the supply chain that meets one of the following criteria:
- A brand holder of the designated material with a permanent establishment in Canada;
- An importer of designated material into New Brunswick with a permanent establishment in New Brunswick;
- A retailer in New Brunswick that supplies designated material to consumers.
To comply with the regulatory changes, we kindly ask for your assistance in providing the following information.
Please reply to this email with answers to the following questions by July 15, 2025:
- Company name
- Does your company meet the new producer definition? (Yes / No / Not sure)
- Is your company a Brand holder, Importer or Retailer?
- If you are not considered a producer under the new regulations, does your company remit on behalf of other companies? If so, please list those companies.
- Is another company remitting on your behalf? If so, please list the remitting company(s).
If you’re unsure about any of the questions above, please reply to this email with your contact information, and our team will follow up with you.
For more details about this regulatory update, please refer to our full notice: New Brunswick Paint Program regulatory update – Product Care Recycling
If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact us at memberservices@productcare.org.
Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter and for supporting responsible stewardship in New Brunswick.
Sincerely,
The Product Care Team