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REGULATORY NEWS FOR WEEK OF JANUARY 28, 2019
Canadian Federal News Consultation launched on amendments to the Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations The objective of this consultation is to inform and solicit comments from stakeholders on the proposed regulatory approach for amending the regulations. Comments received will be considered in the development of proposed regulatory amendments to… Read More
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REGULATORY NEWS FOR WEEK OF JANUARY 21, 2019
Canadian Federal News Draft screening assessment published for public commentary on the Ketones Group As a result of this screening assessment, the Government is proposing that MEK, MIBK, and 2,4-PD are harmful to human health, but not harmful to the environment. MPK, MIAK, DAA, diacetyl, 2,3-PD, acetoin, and MO are… Read More
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REGULATORY NEWS FOR WEEK OF JANUARY 14, 2019
Canadian Federal News Service change for importers and brokers who declare CFIA regulated imports to the CBSA The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) would like to formally announce a service change for commercial importers and brokers who use the Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Other Government Department (OGD) Pre-Arrival Review System… Read More
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REGULATORY NEWS FOR WEEK OF JANUARY 7, 2019
Canadian Federal News Reminder: Chemicals Management Plan industry survey There is still time to complete the Chemicals Management Plan (CMP) industry survey. Please complete the survey by January 11, 2019 Notice of Intent to apply Significant New Activity orders on 14 substances In December 2018, the Final Screening Assessment for… Read More
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REGULATORY NEWS FOR WEEK OF DECEMBER 17, 2018
Canadian Federal News CN Tariff 9000: Reduction in Free Car Time at Unloading CN has announced a that effective Jan 1, 2019 the “2 credits” they allow for unloading a rail car before demurrage starts to apply will go to “1 credit” (one free day). We are sure that all… Read More
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REGULATORY NEWS FOR WEEK OF DECEMBER 10, 2018
Canadian Federal News Draft risk management scope for Talc published This document outlines the proposed risk management actions for talc. If the proposed conclusion for talc is confirmed in the final screening assessment, the Government of Canada is considering: Measures to prohibit or restrict talc in certain cosmetics which can… Read More
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REGULATORY NEWS FOR WEEK OF DECEMBER 3, 2018
Canadian Federal News Ministerial Condition 19767 published The Minister of the Environment and the Minister of Health (the ministers) have assessed information pertaining to the substance hexanoic acid, 3,5,5-trimethyl-, 2-ethylhexyl ester, Chemical Abstracts Service Registry No. (CASRN) 70969-70-9. Notice to provide information for risk management of certain coal tars and… Read More
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REGULATORY NEWS FOR WEEK OF NOVEMBER 26, 2018
Canadian Federal News 60-day notice issued regarding the preparation of pollution prevention plans for Triclosan Pursuant to section 91 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (the “Act”), the Minister of the Environment proposes to publish the annexed Notice under subsection 56(1) of the Act. This proposed Notice (the “Notice”)… Read More
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REGULATORY NEWS FOR WEEK OF NOVEMBER 19, 2018
Canadian Federal News Two months until your food business may need a licence In two months, many businesses will require a licence when the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR) come into force. Find out if your business will need a licence or be required to meet other SFCR requirements… Read More
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REGULATORY NEWS FOR WEEK OF NOVEMBER 12, 2018
Canadian Federal News The Draft Screening Assessment for the Poly(amines) Group was published Based on the information presented in this screening assessment, it is proposed to conclude that the nine poly(amines) do not meet the criteria under paragraph 64(c) of CEPA as they are not entering the environment in a… Read More