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REGULATORY NEWS FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 13, 2022
The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) and the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on shared interests in areas of standards, conformity assessment and accreditation. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has updated the personal use limits, which are now in effect and apply whether you’re travelling back with food, or even buying it online, from abroad! The Public Notification webinar will be held live and invitation will not be sent and no further registration is required. Mark your calendar accordingly! Notice of Modification to the List of Permitted Emulsifying, Gelling, Stabilizing or Thickening Agents to Extend the Use of Gellan Gum to Beverage Whiteners – Reference Number: NOM/ADM-0183[2022-06-03]. On June 9, 2022, following the recent detection of hemlock woolly adelgid in Nova Scotia and Ontario, movement restrictions on regulated materials have been put in place for the counties of Lunenburg and Kings, NS, and the town of Fort Erie, ON. As of July 4, 2022, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) will be making the service changes at the Centre of Administration for Permissions. Draft regulations on clinical trials for foods for a special dietary purpose are planned for publication in late 2022. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency will focus its efforts on education and compliance promotion for the first year. As of December 15, 2022, until December 14, 2023, they will verify compliance and apply enforcement discretion in cases where non-compliant companies have detailed plans showing how they intend to meet the new requirements at the earliest possible time. The Federal Halocarbon Regulations, 2022 (the FHR 2022) aim to address administrative issues associated with the FHR 2003. The FHR 2022 clarify definitions and requirements, and reduce administrative costs for the regulated community. In addition, the FHR 2022 remove or update obsolete provisions and enhance regulatory alignment with other jurisdictions. While there are data protection provisions in the Pest Control Products Regulations (PCPR) for re-evaluation and special review (post-market review), stakeholders have indicated they are not comprehensive and clear. In addition, minor technical amendments are required to bring further clarity to the existing data protection provisions. The proposed regulatory amendments would address stakeholder concerns by modernizing grain grading dispute resolution and associated grain sample retention procedures, which would provide increased operational clarity and flexibility for both grain producers and primary elevator operators. The Government of Canada has developed Canada’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Offset Credit System under the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act (GGPPA). This system was built based on the recommendations for the design of offset systems in the Pan-Canadian Offset Framework (PDF), agreed to by the Canadian Council of Ministers for the Environment and published in October 2019. The Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB) has released the draft of Safety Standard CAN/CGSB-43.147 for a 60-day consultation period. Safety standard CAN/CGSB-43.147 sets out the requirements for designing, manufacturing, maintaining, qualifying, inspecting, marking, selecting and using tank cars. The standard also lays out the requirements for the quality management system and its applicability and the registration of facilities performing manufacture, inspection, maintenance or qualification of tank cars. Comment period ends August 7, 2022.
Due to recent flood warnings for parts of B.C., WorkSafeBC is reminding employers of their responsibility to prepare for the risk of flooding — including planning for evacuation and rescue. The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) is offering financial incentives to small to medium sized businesses with 1 – 99 full-time employees, who are enrolled in its Health & Safety Excellence program. WorkSafeNB appreciates your input as they explore ways to improve workers’ compensation legislation and will continue to consult you. With your continued collaboration, WorkSafeNB can reach its vision of making New Brunswick the safest place to work. The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) requires that all food additives (as defined by section 201(s) (21 U.S.C. 321(s)) be approved by FDA before they are marketed. Submit written comments (including recommendations) on the collection of information by July 8, 2022. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is requesting responses to a number of questions in order to inform future guidance on the definitions of broker and bona fide agents. FMCSA is required to issue guidance by November 15, 2022, in response to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) s extending the comment period from May 23, 2022, until July 22, 2022. In addition, PHMSA plans to host a webinar to discuss the process and intent of this initiative with stakeholders on June 27, 2022. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) is pleased to announce IARC Monographs Meeting 134. The meeting for Volume 134, Aspartame, Methyleugenol, and Isoeugenol, will be held from June 6th to June 13th, 2023. N-(hydroxymethyl)acrylamide (EC 213-103-2; CASRN 924-42-5) has been added to the Candidate List as it may cause cancer or genetic defects. It is mostly used in polymers and when manufacturing other chemicals, textiles, leather or fur. An assessment of regulatory needs report is now available for the chlorinated aromatic hydrocarbons group. Safety Share This was the theme of the 4th annual World Food Safety Day held June 7th and it is obvious, is it not, that access to safe food is vital for life and health. June is Brain Injury Awareness Month and the perfect time to remind us to wear our hard hats and helmets. PetroChem Canada Conference is held at the Sarnia Arena and Community Centre (Pat Stapleton Arena), 134 Brock St S, Sarnia, ON N7T 2W2 Options to notify the public in the event of an environmental emergency 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 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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