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REGULATORY NEWS FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 9, 2022
To know more about the revision of this critical parts of EU REACH legislation, please join our webinar on May 24, 2022. The U.S. FDA and Health Canada will be co-hosting a regional public consultation on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 from 1:00pm-4:00pm EDT to provide information and receive comments on current ICH working group activities and anticipated future topics. Health Canada has recently launched a consultation on the proposed Biocides Regulations. Surface sanitizers and disinfectants, collectively referred to as biocides, are regulated under separate regulatory frameworks in Canada: Opened on May 7, 2022, and will close to new input on July 16, 2022, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST). While the scientific review of surface disinfectants and surface sanitizers is currently subject to fees under separate regimes, Health Canada has developed a fee proposal that lays out the fees for biocides that would support activities under the proposed Biocides Regulations. Mark your calendars! The Workplace Hazardous Products Program is hosting a webinar in June for all interested stakeholders. During the webinar, we will update you on exciting new Program initiatives, including a streamlined claims review process. An interactive session for comments or questions on our plan for implementation will follow the presentation. English webinar: June 8, 2022 13:00 – 14:00 (EST) The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is offering a free webinar on May 12 to share highlights from a report on plant health risks, titled Cultivating Diversity. Experts from a panel convened by the Council of Canadian Academies to generate the report will discuss key areas of risk to plant health in Canada and the strategies to mitigate them. This interactive session promises to help you learn about the report findings, engage in Q&A with experts, all while marking the first ever International Day of Plant Health. This event is open to the public.
Did you know that employers who have five to 19 regularly employed workers must have a designated health and safety representative, and employers with 20 or more regularly employed workers must have a health and safety committee? WorkSafeBC is holding a virtual public hearing on proposed amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation. The public hearing will be streamed live on June 21, 2022. The annual thaw period for zone 1 for 2022, the thaw period for zone 1 for 2022 ends on 6 May 2022. For many young workers, it could be their first job. And those first jobs will influence the safety standards they will carry with them through the rest of their careers. Those who enter the workforce during the COVID-19 pandemic should see workplace safety at the forefront like never before – it will be up to all of us to ensure those standards apply long after it’s over. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing reporting and recordkeeping requirements for asbestos under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Comments must be received on or before July 5, 2022. The Voluntary Qualified Importer Program (VQIP) application portal for fiscal year (FY) 2023 benefits will close on May 31, 2022. The portal opened on January 1, 2022. Assessments of regulatory needs are now available for: Dialkyl sulfates; and Thioureas Our report reflects on the progress we made in 2021 and how our work has contributed to protecting Europeans and the environment. Safety Share On the morning of May 9, 1992, a massive explosion, caused by a buildup of methane gas and excessive coal dust, erupted through the Westray coal mine. Despite an intense and heroic search and rescue effort that continued for six days after the explosion, there were no survivors. This disaster ushered in sweeping changes to occupational health and safety regulations across Canada. Cyber-attacks are costly, disruptive and a growing threat to business, governments and society alike. Happily, an arsenal of standards helps stay ahead of the game. Date drive solutions to reducing animal use in ecotoxicity. FDA and Health Canada will be co-hosting a regional public meeting to provide information and solicit input prior to the next ICH biannual Assembly and Management Committee meetings scheduled for May 21 – 25, 2022. Safety Connection session at no-cost exploring emergency preparedness and how you can ensure you are ready. 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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