Regulatory
REGULATORY NEWS FOR THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 28, 2022
The recording of the webinar that was held on February 23, 2022 is now available on our YouYube channel. Our next webinar will be held on Wednesday March 23, 2022 at 12pm ET – more information will be made available next week. The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety is hosting a free webinar for federally regulated employers to discuss the definitions of workplace harassment and violence, and the roles and responsibilities involved. Learn what you can include in your prevention policy, such as emergency response procedures, community and employee supports, reporting procedures, and responding to a notice of occurrence. The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $4 million to help build a strong and competitive agri-food workforce that will ensure people can continue to access the safe and healthy food grown and made in Ontario. Let’s acknowledge the important contributions Canadians make through volunteering. In total, 21 awards will be presented. This includes the Thérèse Casgrain Lifelong Achievement Award, which recognizes an individual who demonstrates exceptional achievements through volunteering for at least 20 years. Deadline is March 4, 2022. Health Canada held two stakeholder meetings last week covering drug establishment fees for services for medical devices, drug establishment licenses, over-the-counter drugs, etc. The presentations are now available. Federal 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. Chemical products that are classified as consumer products are regulated under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (CCPSA) and the Consumer Chemicals and Containers Regulations, 2001 (CCCR, 2001). The CCCR, 2001 set out requirements for chemical products, including labelling requirements that describe potential short-term, acute hazards associated with the product. Consumer products are excluded from the requirements of the HPA and HPR. Health Canada is seeking feedback on the label comparison tool. Considering all the information presented in this draft screening assessment, it is proposed to conclude that the 34 substances in this assessment do not meet the criteria under paragraph 64(c) of CEPA, as they are not entering the environment in a quantity or concentration or under conditions that constitute or may constitute a danger in Canada to human life or health. The Order Repealing Interim Order No. 2 Respecting Clinical Trials for Medical Devices and Drugs Relating to COVID-19 (the Order), made by the Minister of Health on February 14, 2022, repeals the Interim Order No. 2 Respecting Clinical Trials for Medical Devices and Drugs Relating to COVID-19 (the Interim Order No. 2), made by the Minister of Health on May 3, 2021.
This webinar explains the process and timelines for responding to a Section 50 unlawful reprisal allegation, and the OEA services available to help employers facing such an allegation. Proposed changes would require large employers to tell their workers if, how and why they are being monitored. The Nova Scotia Seafood Quality Program promotes high-quality standards within the seafood supply chain and aims to enhance Nova Scotia seafood’s reputation for premium quality. The government is seeking input on the final phase of draft regulations for the Traffic Safety Act. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is phasing out its July 1980 process for requesting corrections to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Inventory. Starting on April 26, 2022, companies may need to submit a premanufacture notice (PMN) or exemption notice in order to request a change to the specific chemical identity of a substance listed on the Inventory. February 24, 2022 – the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued new test results that are part of our work to better understand and reduce potential exposure to PFAS from foods. We also shared an update on the progress of the voluntary market phase-out of certain short-chain PFAS used in food packaging. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the release of the updated Mercury Electronic Reporting (MER) application and compliance guide for calendar year 2021 data reporting. The updates make it easier to report information about the supply, use, and trade of mercury to EPA. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, the Agency, or we) is proposing to amend the device current good manufacturing practice (CGMP) requirements of the Quality System (QS) Regulation to align more closely with the international consensus standard for devices by converging with the quality management system (QMS) requirements used by other regulatory authorities from other jurisdictions ( i.e., other countries). The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, Agency, or we) is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the Agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), Federal Agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information and to allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on the information collection requirements associated with the sanitary transportation of human and animal food. Submit either electronic or written comments on the collection of information by April 25, 2022. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announces a revision to its regulatory guidance concerning the use of the term “medical treatment” for the purpose of accident reporting. The revised guidance explains that an x-ray examination is a diagnostic procedure and should no longer be considered “medical treatment” in determining whether a crash should be included on a motor carrier’s accident register. The California Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) intends to list perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) (CAS RN 335-67-1) as known to the state to cause cancer under the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65). This action is being proposed pursuant to the “Authoritative Bodies” listing mechanism. The US Food and Drug Administration would like to bring to your attention a report published by USDA/Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) in the Global Agricultural Information Network (GAIN), regarding an updated product list for China’s production facility registration requirements, known as Decree 248. Call for information on use and hazard information on chemicals that we believe are low concern and don’t require further regulatory controls to manage environmental risks. Call for information on chemicals with no known commercial use in Australia. Consultations close on 28 March 2022. The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) will bring forward a proposal for an EU-wide restriction on all per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) in firefighting foams. The restriction would prevent further groundwater and soil contamination and health risks for people and the environment. The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) is preparing a restriction proposal on substances containing ‘chloroalkanes with carbon chain lengths within the range from C14 to C17’. An indicative list of substances under investigation is available on the consultation page. Safety Share Skating on lakes and ponds is a quintessential Canadian winter activity, but there are risks! Read these safety tips before lacing up. Work that involves sitting is not without risk of injury. In fact, varicose veins, stiff necks, and numbness in the legs are reported more frequently among seated employees than those doing heavier tasks. Limited mobility contributes to injuries in the parts of the body that move us: the muscles, bones, tendons and ligaments. 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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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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