Regulatory
REGULATORY NEWS FOR WEEK OF NOVEMBER 5, 2018
Canadian Federal News Final Notice – termination of the Revised in Commerce substances list nomination process This final notice indicates that the end of acceptance of substance nominations to the R-ICL will occur on November 3, 2019, providing stakeholders with one year to conclude the nomination of any outstanding eligible… Read More
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REGULATORY NEWS FOR WEEK OF OCTOBER 29, 2018
Canadian Federal News Approach to disclose confidential information and promote transparency The Government of Canada would like to inform you of the publication of the Approach to disclose confidential information and promote transparency in chemicals management (the Approach) on October 5, 2018 on the Government of Canada website. ERAP Online… Read More
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REGULATORY NEWS FOR WEEK OF OCTOBER 22, 2018
Canadian Federal News The Final Screening Assessment for the Thiols Group was published On the basis of the information presented in this screening assessment, it is concluded that dimethyl sulfide, benzyl disulfide, tert-dodecyl mercaptan and grapefruit mercaptan do not meet the criteria under paragraph 64(c) of CEPA as they are… Read More
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REGULATORY NEWS FOR WEEK OF OCTOBER 15, 2018
Canadian Federal News Three months until your food business may need a licence In three months, many businesses will require a licence when the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR) come into force. In order to apply for a SFCR licence, businesses will need to attest that they have preventive… Read More
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REGULATORY NEWS FOR WEEK OF OCTOBER 8, 2018
Canadian Federal News Reconditioning, remanufacturing and repair of drums for the transportation of dangerous goods The Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB) has released the draft of the updated safety standard CGSB-43.126, “Reconditioning, remanufacturing and repair of drums for the transportation of dangerous goods” for a 60-day consultation. Once the safety… Read More
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REGULATORY NEWS FOR WEEK OF OCTOBER 1, 2018
Canadian Federal News CANUTEC phone number not to be used on safety data sheets as the 24-hour number CANUTEC does not allow companies to use their number (613) 966-6666 (*666) on product shipping labels or safety data sheets (SDS) to satisfy the data requirements of part 1 of the SDS.… Read More
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REGULATORY NEWS FOR WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 24, 2018
Canadian Federal News Significant New Activity (SNAc) Notice 19443 The Notice requires that any person (individual or corporation) engaging in a SNAc in relation to siloxanes and silicones, di-Me, mono[3-[(2-methyl-1-oxo-2-propenyl)oxy]propyl] group-terminated, polymers with Bu methacrylate, 2-ethylhexyl acrylate and Me methacrylate, Chemical Abstracts Service Registry No. 756819-45-1, submit a significant new… Read More
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REGULATORY NEWS FOR WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
Canadian Federal News Invitation to Attend Public Session of Accelerating the Pace of Chemical Risk Assessment (APCRA) The advent of new approach methods (NAMs) for generating safety information on chemicals provides an opportune time to take stock of what chemical risk assessments could/should look like in the 21st century. In… Read More
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REGULATORY NEWS FOR WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 10, 2018
Canadian Federal News Canada revamps its Directive on Regulations – more agile, transparent, and responsive so businesses can thrive The Government of Canada is committed to supporting businesses, including small and medium-sized enterprises. Recognizing that Canada must keep pace with emerging economic opportunities and evolving challenges, the Honourable Scott Brison,… Read More
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REGULATORY NEWS FOR WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 3, 2018
Canadian Federal News Science Committee publishes report on informed substitution This report is a combination of the objectives paper that was prepared by HC and ECCC in advance of the CMP SC meeting, and SC input submitted, as a report, after the meeting. SC input has been identified in this… Read More