REGULATORY NEWS FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 23, 2022

• Food & Beverage Canada Magazine is doing a little survey that our clients might be interested in

Help Food in Canada, and yourself, get the pulse of the processing world. What challenges and opportunities do processors see ahead, how has the profit picture changed in recent years, what factors lead to more or less profit, how are succession plans shaping up, and how are processors tracking productivity? We’re digging into this and more.

• Dangerous Goods Shipments: Is Paperless the Way to Go?

This summer Transport Canada will publish a report summarizing findings and recommendations on proposed amendments to the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations. An executive summary will be made available on Transport Canada’s website under Dangerous Goods.

• From Canada to the US that contain >10% sugar – choose your Harmonized System Tariff Code wisely

We recommend that you work closely with a competent customs broker as there are some interesting restrictions on foods from Canada to the US that contain more than 10% sugar.

• WorkSafe Saskatchewan celebrates workplace safety leaders

The annual awards recognize outstanding workplace safety practices in the province. WorkSafe Saskatchewan is a partnership between the Saskatchewan Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) and the Ministry of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety.

• Chemical Safety Bureau accidental release reporting rule data

The regulation requires the owner or operator of a stationary source to report any accidental release resulting in a fatality, serious injury, or substantial property damage​s. The purpose of this part is to require prompt notification of any accidental release within the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board’s (CSB’s) investigatory jurisdiction.

• Food and Drug Act amended to limit phthalates usage in food contact applications

The FDA amended its food additive regulations to no longer provide for most phthalates to be used in food contact applications because these uses have been abandoned by industry.

• Proposed new regulations for medical gases

The FDA announced proposed regulations that would establish certification regulations for certain medical gases and amend the requirements for current good manufacturing practice (CGMP), postmarketing safety reporting, and labeling.

• New FDA Draft Guidance Aims to Increase Safety Information About Dietary Supplement Marketplace

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced the availability of a draft guidance aimed at increasing the amount of safety information the agency has about the dietary supplement marketplace by providing the industry an opportunity to submit late new dietary ingredient (NDI) notifications.

• FDA Releases Draft Guidance on New Dietary Igredients (NDI) Enforcement Discretion

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the availability of a draft guidance on late submissions of new dietary ingredient (NDI) notifications. When finalized, the draft guidance will outline the FDA’s intent to exercise enforcement discretion, for a limited time and in limited circumstances, to encourage manufacturers and distributors to correct any past failures to submit a required NDI notification.

• Europe launches authorisation consultations for chromium trioxide and trixylyl phosphate

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) have launched a consultation on 13 applications for authorisation covering 16 uses of:

      chromium trioxide (EC 215-607-8, CAS 1333-82-0) used for etching and electroplating of plastics, in functional chrome plating, and in decorative/functional plating; and

      trixylyl phosphate (EC 246-677-8, CAS 25155-23-1) used in closed systems as a hydraulic fluid.

• Improvements made to European chemicals database

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) We have made some small improvements to our chemicals database.

• New European Partnership for the Assessment of Risks from Chemicals (PARC) launched

The European Partnership for the Assessment of Risks from Chemicals (PARC) aims to advance research, sharing knowledge and improving skills for chemical risk assessments.

Safety Share

• Some people may experience return anxiety going back to the physical workplace

As COVID-19 restrictions ease, some workers may look forward to returning to the workplace, while others may experience ‘return anxiety’. Preparing for a healthy and safe return to the workplace can help reduce anxiety and stress.

• Simulation Exercise for E2 plans – May 25, 2022 1pm ET

Developing simulation exercises to comply with the Environmental Emergency Regulations, 2019

• Chemspec Europe May 31-June 1, 2022 Frankfort, Germany

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.

• Canadian Institute of Food Science and Technology annual conference June 1-3, 2022

The 55th CIFST national conference will take place at the University of Guelph, in Guelph, Ontario from June 1 to 3, 2022. This will be the first, in person gathering of food science and technology professionals in over two years.

• NFPA annual Conference & Expo June 6-9, 2022 live event in Boston, Mass.

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.

• Regulatory Education for Industry (REdI) Annual Conference June 6-10, 2022

Learn directly from the FDA’s regulatory experts in medical product centers: drugs, devices, and biologics. This course is designed to provide participants with a strong, basic foundation in the FDA’s regulatory requirements.

• Public Notification E2 requirements June 22, 2022 1:00 pm ET

Options to notify the public in the event of an environmental emergency

• 2022 NSC Safety Conference & Expo September 19, 2022–September 21, 2022 at San Diego, CA

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.