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REGULATORY NEWS FOR THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 21, 2022
The final rule establishes additional traceability recordkeeping requirements for those that manufacture, process, pack or hold certain foods, including fresh leafy greens, nut butters, fresh-cut fruits and vegetables and ready-to-eat deli salads. PFCSC staff will attend and provide a report in the newsletter on December 12th, 2022. See Events below to register for this event. Health Canada’s initial consultation on exceptions to the Prescription Drug List will close on Tuesday, November 29, 2022. Due to technical difficulties with the platform where the supplemented foods regulations webinar recordings were hosted, we have had to change the file location. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. Below is the new link to the English and French webinars (October 2022) for your viewing, along with the downloadable PDF presentation slides. Despite new and emerging threats to human health, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) remains one of the top 10 global health threats facing humanity. World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) takes place from November 18 to 24 and reminds us that we all have a role to play in reducing the impact of AMR. For this year’s WAAW, the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH, founded as OIE) and partners have chosen the theme ‘Preventing antimicrobial resistance together’. An efficient and resilient transportation supply chain is key to expanding Canada’s economic capacity and productivity. The proposed legislative amendments under the Strengthening the Port System and Railway Safety in Canada Act aim to amend current legislation and modernize the way Canada’s marine and rail transportation systems operate and remove systemic barriers. As a result, these amendments would strengthen our transportation supply chain and would respond to the rising cost of living. There is concern that significant new activities that have not been identified or assessed could lead to sodium ortho-phenylphenate (SOPP – Chemical Abstracts Registry Number 132-27-4) meeting the criteria set out in section 64 of CEPA. The Government of Canada is proposing to amend the Domestic Substances List (DSL) to indicate that the Significant New Activity (SNAc) provisions under subsection 81(3) of CEPA apply to this substance. The Government of Canada is committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from its operations by 2050 through the Greening Government Strategy. Commercial motor vehicle inspectors in Canada, Mexico and the U.S. conducted 38,117 inspections of commercial motor vehicles Aug. 21-27 for Brake Safety Week. Of the total number of the commercial motor vehicles inspected, 13.3% were placed out of service for brake-related critical vehicle inspection item violations. That also means that nearly 87% of the commercial motor vehicles inspected throughout North America during Brake Safety Week did not have brake-related critical vehicle inspection item violations. The Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development (ENVI) will meet on November 22, 2022 to study Bill S-5 An Act to amend the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, to make related amendments to the Food and Drugs Act and to repeal the Perfluorooctane Sulfonate Virtual Elimination Act.
It can be challenging for businesses to find health and safety resources to suit their unique needs. The Ontario government is improving road safety in Northern Ontario by clearing Highways 11 and 17 four hours faster than the previous standard. The new “ON Trans-Canada” standard requires contractors to clear the highways to bare pavement within 12 hours of the end of a winter storm. At times, workers may need additional help after their claim closes (they no longer receive WorkSafeNB benefits). For example, workers may need further medical aid for their previously approved work-related (compensable) injury or illness. US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) is issuing this guidance to clarify our approach for referencing the terms “device” and “counterfeit device” in FDA documents. For many years, the definition of “device” has been codified at section 201(h) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act). Upon the enactment of the Safeguarding Therapeutics Act in January 2021, the definition of device was redesignated to section 201(h)(1) of the FD&C Act, and the new term “counterfeit device” and its definition were designated at section 201(h)(2) of the FD&C Act. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is critical to protecting and promoting public health. The products the FDA regulates are in every supermarket, pharmacy, and home across the U.S. Cybersecurity touches every facet of the FDA’s broad, complex responsibility. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) completed its first pre-market consultation for a human food made from cultured animal cells. We evaluated the information UPSIDE Foods submitted to the agency and have no further questions at this time about the firm’s safety conclusion.. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or the Agency) is announcing that a proposed collection of information has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Submit written comments (including recommendations) on the collection of information by December 15, 2022. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is issuing this document to modify and supplement its proposed rule issued on January 11, 2021, in which the Agency proposed updates and adjustments to the 2018 Fee Rule established under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Comments must be received on or before January 17, 2023. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is issuing this interim guidance to inform the public and regulated entities about FMCSA’s interpretation of the definitions of “broker” and “bona fide agents” as it relates to all brokers of transportation by motor vehicle. FMCSA is taking this action to better define the terms in response to a mandate in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). Comments must be received on or before January 17, 2023. California pushed to move faster to reach its climate goals, setting ambitious new targets for renewable energy, clean buildings, carbon removal, and clean fuels in the transportation sector. The next REACH enforcement project will investigate how companies fulfil the registration, authorisation and restriction obligations for products and chemicals they import from outside the EU. Safety Share Prevent infection with soap and water. In recent weeks, there has been an increase in respiratory illnesses. It is important for employers to have a plan for how they will protect workers Registration to observe the 154th plenary meeting of the GMO Panel – Open for observers is now open. The meeting will take place as tele conference meeting on 30 November 2022 from 09.00 to 16.00 (CET). The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) will hold an informational webinar on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, from 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm (ET) on the recently released Food Traceability final rule issued under the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). Are you prepared for emergencies? Join WSPS for a discussion about emergency preparedness and how you can ensure you are ready.Advocacy
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