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REGULATORY NEWS FOR THE WEEK OF JULY 11, 2022
OpenFoodTox is a tool and source of information for scientific advisory bodies and stakeholders with an interest in chemical risk assessment. Various unauthorized health products promoted for sexual enhancement, weight loss, as a workout aid, as “poppers”, or for lightening skin or treating skin conditions (such as eczema or psoriasis). There will be no more delays in enforcement of the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate for federally regulated carriers, authorities confirm to the Canadian Trucking Alliance. The mandate will take effect on Jan. 1, 2023. At a school in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, students celebrated World Food Safety Day this year by learning all about the WHO’s Five Keys to Safer Food. They then made posters and videos about what they had learned in order to raise awareness in their families and amongst their peers. The amendments will simplify and reduce duplication of labelling requirements by harmonizing certain food commodity-specific requirements and by repealing others. Requirements for container sizes will be found in the applicable document incorporated by reference. Common names for ingredients, which are applicable to food products and edible cannabis products, will also be incorporated by reference. A definition for “test market food” will be introduced to clarify the intent of an exception for the purpose of test marketing foods. This streamlined and adaptable framework will support industry innovation, now and in the future. These amendments will also provide consumers with clearer information to guide their purchasing decisions. The agency has launched a new feature in My CFIA for invoicing called electronic billing (e-billing). As of July 8, 2022 you will be able to access and retrieve copies of invoices for plant and animal health import permits. Please be advised that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has updated form CFIA/ACIA 3369 – Application for Export Inspection and Phytosanitary Certification. Exporters should be using the most current version of the form when submitting their request. Health Canada is amending the Natural Health Products Regulations (NHPR) to introduce requirements to improve the labelling of NHPs so that information is clear, consistent, and legible for consumers and is in alignment with rules that have already been established for comparable non-prescription drugs. Further to this amendment, the one toxic chemical and three families of toxic chemicals that have recently been added to Schedule 1A of the CWC will be added to subsection 74(1) of the ICL, which lists the CWC’s Schedule 1A chemicals. The proposed Marine Safety Management System Regulations (the proposed Regulations) aim to expand formal SMS requirements to the majority of Canadian vessels, and foreign vessels operating in Canadian waters. This regulatory proposal seeks to repeal the existing Safety Management Regulations and replace them with the proposed Regulations. The Regulations are intended to reduce GHG emissions by reducing the lifecycle CI of liquid fossil fuels used in Canada, and thereby the Governor in Council is satisfied that they meet the regulatory requirements as set out in subsection 140(2) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA). To achieve this, the Regulations incentivize low carbon fuel uptake, end-use fuel switching in transportation, and process improvements in the oil sector. The Ministers have assessed information pertaining to the substance α-D-glucopyranoside, 4-hydroxyphenyl, Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number 84380-01-8; and hereby permits the manufacture or import of the substance subject to the conditions. The Ministers have assessed information in their possession in respect of the substance Alkanoic acid, trialkyl-, mixed polyesters with alkylalkanoic acid and poly(substituted alkyl)alkanepolyol, Confidential Accession Number 19501-9, the use of the substance in cosmetic products is impacted. The Government of Canada intends to take action between 2022 and 2030 to further protect the health of Canadians and their environment from the impacts of air pollution. This will be done by renewing the Federal agenda on the reduction of emissions of volatile organic compounds from consumer and commercial products. Transport Canada (TC) is the federal department responsible for regulations, policies, and programs that pertain to transportation across all modes (rail, road, marine, and air). TC also promotes a safe, secure, efficient, and environmentally responsible transportation system and supports innovation and a competitive economy.
WorkSafeBC is proceeding with the next step in its gradual, phased implementation of proposed improvements to the Certificate of Recognition (COR) program after extensive consultation, research, development, and testing of a new health and safety management audit standard. WorkSafeBC has received a number of enquiries on whether relief of costs to employers during the COVID-19 pandemic are being considered. Charges stemmed from an incident that took place at a worksite near Humboldt, Saskatchewan on May 11, 2020. A worker was seriously injured when an oil barrel exploded. Nova Scotians, especially young workers, are reminded to take proper precautions at work and continue to make safety a top priority on the job this summer and all year-round. FDA is announcing the availability of two guidances to help trading partners comply with the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA). The purpose of this guidance is to help animal food facilities develop a food safety plan that complies with FDA’s Hazard Analysis and Risk-Based Preventive Controls requirements. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requests approval to renew its “Hours of Service (HOS) of Drivers Regulations.” The HOS regulations require a motor carrier to install and requires each of its drivers subject to the record of duty status (RODS) rule to use, an electronic logging device (ELD) to report the driver’s RODS. Comments on this notice must be received on or before August 10, 2022. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requests approval to renew its “Motor Carrier Identification Report,” which is used to identify FMCSA regulated entities, help prioritize the agency’s activities, aid in assessing the safety outcomes of those activities, and for statistical purposes. Comments on this notice must be received on or before August 10, 2022. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released for public comment a draft revision to the unreasonable risk determination for trichloroethylene (TCE) pursuant to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) section 6(b). The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is inviting small businesses to participate as Small Entity Representatives (SERs) for a Small Business Advocacy Review (SBAR) Panel. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized amendments to its requirements for Significant New Use Rules (SNURs) to better protect the health of workers. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released for public comment a draft revision to the unreasonable risk determination for methylene chloride pursuant to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) section 6(b). The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) seeks input on the potential use of electronic communication as an alternative to current, physical documentation requirements for hazard communication. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has made available a document summarizing recent changes to the draft regulatory language. In 2022, the Chemicals Programme of the OECD – the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development – celebrates its 50th anniversary. The aim of the programme has been to improve chemical safety worldwide. On 30 June, the OECD released 16 Guidelines for the Testing of Chemicals to promote chemical testing best practices and keep pace with emerging technologies. New reports are now available for: New documents are now available on our website for: Information (chemical name, hazard, toxic substance status, etc.) on the chemicals registered under K-REACH is published following hazard review. Safety Share July 10th is the first day of Operation Safe Driver Week, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) seven-day safe-driving campaign aimed at improving the driving behaviors of passenger vehicle drivers and commercial motor vehicle drivers through educational and traffic enforcement strategies and interactions with law enforcement. Every year, Canadians drown in pools and natural bodies of water, like lakes and oceans. How much do you know about water safety? The purpose of this safety advisory is to advise the general public of the risks and dangers involved in refilling 1lb cylinders intended for one-time use only. McCormick Place, Chicago, IL and online The 2022 NSC Safety Congress & Expo will offer more than 125 educational opportunities including Professional Development Seminars, Keynotes and Technical Sessions. All designed to help you advance your career, earn CEUs and provide new skills to help you perform your day-to-day job better. Theme: Collaborating for good Rodbell Auditorium, NIEHS, 111 TW Alexander Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 SQF Unites offers a unique combination of educational formats and engagement activities that you can tailor to meet your company and personal goals.Advocacy
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