Regulatory
REGULATORY NEWS FOR THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 22, 2022
We will be holding a free webinar on Wednesday, February 23rd from 12:00 to 1:00 pm ET on the regulatory obligations for importing chemicals and ingredients into Canada. This webinar will provide an overview of the various regulations that must be considered before importing or manufacturing a chemical, chemical product or ingredient to Canada. Click here to register. Pink Shirt Day aims to reduce bullying by celebrating diversity in all its forms and supporting workplaces, communities and schools to be safe, supportive, welcoming and inclusive of all people. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is conducting a survey to provide regulated parties an opportunity to share feedback and opinion about Agency communications and program delivery. Results will help shape the work of the Agency to ensure the safety of food and the protection of plant and animal health in Canada. The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) has added three online courses to its mental health resources to help organizations achieve a psychologically healthy workplace Federal Health Canada has published a list of 602 substances that have been removed from the Revised In Commerce List. These substances are now subject to the New Substances Notification Regulations. Chlorhexidine and its salts are proposed to be added to Schedule 1. The proposed agreement requires the participating facilities to minimize releases of chlorhexidine to levels that are protective of the aquatic environment and report on the implementation of best management practices. The objective of the agreement is to help reduce the concentration of chlorhexidine in wastewater released from industrial facilities that formulate chlorhexidine-based products. Fertilizer and supplement industry clients are now able to submit and pay for re-registrations and amendments for existing product registrations through My CFIA. With a My CFIA account, industry members can access other applications for permissions, such as animal by-product and plant import related permits. These applications support the import of commonly found fertilizer and supplement ingredients such as bone meal, feather meal, composts, and animal manures. A list of available services can be found at the My CFIA online services webpage. This proposal would create new regulations to enable an Administrative Monetary Penalties (AMP) regime under the Canada Maritime Act. The objective of the proposed amendments is to ensure a more predictable and transparent enforcement regime both for Enforcement Officers and regulated parties.
The provincial health officer (PHO) has updated the Provincial Health Officer Order on Workplace Safety, to support the transition of employees back into the workplace. Our new risk advisory, “Fire and explosion in the use of anhydrous ammonia”, reviews the contributing factors and provides guidance to develop safe procedures to reduce risks. The government made amendments to a regulation under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, to formally recognize Parkinson’s Disease as an occupational disease linked to work-related exposure to McIntyre Powder, a substance used in Ontario mines prior to 1979. To help advise on future occupational disease policy development, the WSIB has established a Scientific Advisory Table on Occupational Disease. The Table is comprised of a group of distinguished experts. The plan, 2040 Net Zero Framework, “Accelerating our transition to a clean, sustainable economy” provides the framework to achieve the goals and targets required to be Canada’s first Net Zero Province. A framework that will see Prince Edward Island sequestering an amount equal to, or greater than, our greenhouse gas emissions. The U.S. Department of Labor announced today a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking by the department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration to improve worker safety and health by ensuring the agency’s general industry and construction industry rules reflect current industry practice and state-of-the-art technology. Deadline for submitting comments is May 17, 2022. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, Agency, or we) is soliciting comments from the public on antimicrobial drug use practices in companion animals and the potential impacts of such uses on antimicrobial resistance in both humans and animals. Submit either electronic or written comments on the notice by June 16, 2022. FDA publishes this product-specific guidance to foster drug product development, and ANDA submission and approval, ultimately providing increased access to safe, affordable generic drugs. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is proposing to amend its regulations relating to the procedures by which we determine that a premarket notification for a food contact substance (FCN) is no longer effective. Submit either electronic or written comments on the proposed rule by April 11, 2022. This is your opportunity to contribute to the design of the new data availability system. The survey will be open until 21 February 2022. Your feedback will be valuable to help us understand what information you need, in what manner and for what purpose. Don’t miss this opportunity to have your say! Safety Share A fire alarm system is a crucial part of the overall fire protection and life safety strategy of a building. A fire alarm system serves many functions and the differences between the functions can be a bit confusing, so this visual guide to fire alarm basics was created. The objective of this document is to discuss some of the major components and functions of a fire alarm system. To reduce the chance of a roof collapse, it’s important to know your roof’s load limit. If you don’t know the load limit, have a civil or structural engineer inspect it. The engineer can also identify any deficiencies for repair. New brochure on natural hazards, such as earthquakes, floods or storms, can initiate events which may challenge the safety and operation of hazardous installations and trigger an accident. These accidents are referred to as Natural hazard triggered Technological accidents – Natech. The European Commission is hosting its second stakeholder workshop on Safe and Sustainable by Design chemicals and materials. The workshop is organised remotely and will present the draft methodology to define safe and sustainable by design criteria for chemicals and materials. The agenda for the 2022 American Food Sure Summit in Chicago is now live! Partners in Preventions hosts a variety of events and conferences throughout the year that raise awareness and provide educational and professional networking opportunities. Chemspec Europe is back in 2022 in Frankfurt, Germany. Due to COVID-19 health concerns, the 2022 event will be held on May 31-June 1 at Messe Frankfurt in Frankfurt, Germany.Advocacy
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This webinar is the first of a webinar series on the Environmental Emergencies Regulations, 2019. It will provide an overview of the Environmental Emergencies Regulations, 2019 and the changes compared to the now replaced and repealed Environmental Emergencies Regulations.
The U.S. Department of Labor will hold a meeting of the National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health on Feb. 22, 2022 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm ET.
Step-by-Step Guide for Implementing a Fatigue Management Program
The webinar provides an overview of new changes in REACH and CLP in terms of safety data sheets.
The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) confirmed today that the Specialty & Custom Chemicals Show is on for February 28-March 2, at the Omni in Fort Worth, TX.
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