Fertilizer Canada created the Anhydrous Ammonia Code of Practice (Ammonia Code) to provide uniform safety and security practices for the handling and storage of anhydrous ammonia at ag-retail facilities in Canada. The Ammonia Code outlines best practices applicable to the transportation, distribution, storage, and handling of anhydrous ammonia associated with these facilities. The Ammonia Code was written by fertilizer manufacturers, distributors, and ag-retailers, with input from government agencies, and the first responder community. The intent of the Ammonia Code is to assist operators of anhydrous ammonia storage and handling operations to assess their risk and take action to mitigate those risks and to protect employees and workers. It is imperative that proper precautions are taken to ensure that agricultural anhydrous ammonia is handled and stored correctly. While municipal, provincial and federal regulatory requirements, safety programs, and training have greatly reduced incidents involving anhydrous ammonia, implementation of the standards, training and controls of this Code will further reduce the risks of accidental ammonia releases. The Ammonia Code originally came into force in 2009 and was updated in 2012, 2017, and 2022.