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REGULATORY NEWS FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 16, 2022
Maybe you saw those words on a company’s website or in a commercial promoting a product or treatment. Some marketers may say their products are “FDA approved.” But how can you know for sure what the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved? There may be restrictions on the items you bring into Canada for your own personal use. These restrictions vary depending on the item, the country it originates from and the Canadian province you’re bringing it to. The proposed Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2022 (proposed Regulations) would further restrict the manufacture, use, sale and import of three groups of oil and water repellents (perfluorooctane sulfonate, its salts and its precursors (PFOS), perfluorooctanoic acid, its salts and its precursors (PFOA), and long-chain perfluorocarboxylic acids, their salts and their precursors (LC-PFCA)), and two flame retardants (hexabromocyclododecane (HBCD), and polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs)), and products containing them, by removing or providing time-limits for most remaining exemptions. The proposed Regulations would also prohibit two additional flame retardants, Dechlorane Plus (DP) and decabromodiphenyl ethane (DBDPE), and products containing them, with a limited number of exemptions. Comment period ends on July 28, 2022. The proposed Order would add the following substance, which is listed in Annex III to the Rotterdam Convention, to Part 2 of the ECL, making its export subject to the ESECLR: Hexabromocyclododecane (HBCD), which has the molecular formula C12H18Br6 (CASfootnote2 25637-99-4), including (a) 1,2,5,6,9,10-hexabromocyclododecane (CAS 319455-6) (b) Alpha-hexabromocyclododecane (CAS 13423750-6) (c) Beta-hexabromocyclododecane (CAS 13423751-7) (d) Gamma-hexabromocyclododecane (CAS 13423752-8) The final screening assessment for sulfurized isobutylene has been published The final screening assessment for sulfurized isobutylene has been published. It is concluded that the substance does not meet any of the criteria set out in section 64 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA). The Government of Canada has conducted a screening assessment of silanamine, 1,1,1-trimethyl-N-(trimethylsilyl)-, hydrolysis products with silica (TMSS) and has concluded that TMSS does not meet the criteria set out in Section 64 of the C Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA). The document titled Status of 4363 substances prioritized under the Chemicals Management Plan as of May 1, 2022 has been published. Applying for an animal or plant import permit, or a Ministerial Exemption for fresh fruit and vegetables? As of July 4, 2022, the CFIA will be charging the fee for the delivery of its services, which must be paid when you apply. On May 4, 2022, as part of its vitamin D fortification strategy, Health Canada enabled a higher level of vitamin D in fortified plant-based beverages by updating the Interim Policy on the Use of Expired Interim Marketing Authorizations Related to Food Fortification. Beginning January 1st, 2023, drivers must replace daily logs with an officially third-party certified* Electronic Logging Device (ELD) that meets the standards required by Transport Canada. The mandate is already in effect without penalties, but violations will soon result in potentially costly fines and delays for fleet owners. New substances have been added to the Domestic Substances List. Updates are coming to the Canadian Grain Commission’s Official Grain Grading Guide this crop year. Following consultation with sector stakeholders through the Western Standards Committee and Eastern Standards Committee, the Canadian Grain Commission is implementing a series of grading changes that will better meet the needs of the agriculture sector in Canada and grain buyers around the world. These are the highlights of some of the upcoming changes.
WorkSafeBC’s Board of Directors approved the policy priorities and workplans. Ontario has published two amendments O.Reg. 434/22 and O.Reg. 451/22. The provincial government is announcing new funding for a project to support seed potato producers in adapting to ongoing trade suspensions by planting soil-building crops. This resource has been used by many Nova Scotia workplaces to help them successfully assess and understand their own unique risks, and how to implement the appropriate controls to prevent injuries in their workplace. Read more about the tool below and add your workplace to our list of safety success stories. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is publishing information collected during the 2020 Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) cycle to increase public awareness of chemicals being manufactured in communities and to enable citizen and stakeholder access and use of the reported information. The proposed rule includes new and amended requirements that, if finalized, would increase transparency, modernize reporting and review procedures, and ensure consistency with the 2016 amendments to TSCA This guidance document is intended to inform the sprout seed industry (seed growers, conditioners, packers, holders, suppliers, and distributors) of FDA’s serious concern with the continuing outbreaks of foodborne illness associated with the consumption of raw and lightly-cooked sprouts and to provide our recommendations to firms throughout the production chain of seed for sprouting. This guidance describes the benefit-risk principles applied by FDA when conducting product quality-related assessments of chemistry, manufacturing, and controls (CMC) information submitted for FDA assessment as part of original new drug applications (NDAs) under section 505 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act), original biologics license applications (BLAs) under section 351 of the Public Health Service Act (PHS Act), or supplements to such applications, in addition to other information (e.g., inspectional findings) available to FDA during its assessment. This notice provides revisions to the National Hazardous Materials Route Registry (NHMRR) reported to FMCSA from April 1, 2021 through March 31, 2022. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) today released a draft plan that, when final, will guide the state’s transition to a clean energy economy, drastically reduce the use of fossil fuels, achieve carbon neutrality by 2045 or sooner, and significantly clean the state’s air especially in disadvantaged communities disproportionately burdened by persistent pollution. The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) have launched 41 new consultations on testing proposals. The deadline for comments is 27 June 2022. There are currently 67 open consultations on testing proposals. The consultations carried out by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and ECHA on the draft assessments of glyphosate attracted an unprecedented number of comments, confirming the high level of interest in this substance. Such a level of public participation underlines the importance of transparency in the evaluation of active substances in the EU. A new ISO technical specification will improve testing procedures and contribute to a safer world. Safety Share The Institute for Work & Health (IWH) has published findings that provide strong evidence that implementing workplace-based resistance training can help prevent and manage MSDs of the upper body, which includes the neck, shoulder, arm, elbow, wrist and hand. Often considered the unofficial kick-off to summer, Memorial Day weekend typically includes lots of celebrations and cookouts, often with grilling as a focal point. As the holiday, and summer months, grow closer, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) reminds everyone of basic safety tips to grill and celebrate safely. Developing simulation exercises to comply with the Environmental Emergency Regulations, 2019 Chemspec Europe is back in 2022 in Frankfurt, Germany. Due to COVID-19 health concerns, the 2022 event will be held on May 31-June 1 at Messe Frankfurt in Frankfurt, Germany. In a slightly delayed celebration of its 125thanniversary, the National Fire Protection Association®(NFPA®) will return to an in-person event for its annual Conference & Expo (C&E) at the Boston Convention Center in Boston, Mass., June 6-9, 2022. 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.Advocacy
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