Regulatory
REGULATORY NEWS FOR THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
Canadians are invited to sign and view the online book of condolences. You may also express your condolences in other ways. The Food Innovation Challenge is a unique funding opportunity for Canadian food industry collaborators who want to spearhead transformative improvements that will propel the food sector forward and generate significant economic impact. Checkout the webinar recording for more information. On July 6, 2022, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) published amendments to the Food and Drug Regulations and the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations related to the Food Product Innovation initiative. This is a reminder that the CFIA is hosting webinars to provide an overview of the food labelling changes to industry and other stakeholders. English session: Tuesday, September 27 from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm (EST) French session: Wednesday, September 21 from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm (EST). Health Canada’s Food Directorate completed a detailed premarket safety assessment of phosphatidylserine for use as a supplemental ingredient in foods, under the supplemented foods regulatory framework. The results of the premarket assessment support the safety of phosphatidylserine under certain conditions. Consequently, Health Canada intends to enable the use of phosphatidylserine (soy) by modifying the List of Permitted Supplemental Ingredients as described in the Notice of proposal. Those wishing to submit inquiries or new scientific information relevant to the safety of phosphatidylserine when used as a supplemental ingredient in foods are welcome to do so until November 20, 2022. Canada’s Chemicals Management Plan (CMP) program is sharing the following Risk Assessment Publications Plan to inform stakeholders of publications from October to December 2022. Please note that the targeted publication dates are subject to change. The program anticipates sharing the Risk Assessment Publications Plan for January-March 2023 by winter 2022. The New Substances (NS) program has taken steps to simplify and improve its online submission process. The NS program is replacing the Single Window-New Substances Notification (SW-NSN) form with the current Single Window Chemicals Management-General (SW CM-General) form. In support of this, the SW-NSN will be removed from Single Window as of November 1st, 2022. Notifiers will no longer have access to information submitted via SW-NSN online, after this date. As such, Notifiers are encouraged to generate reports of submissions for their own records. The new online application form for claims for exemption filed under the Hazardous Materials Information Review Act (HMIRA) is now live! This new online format has replaced the Secure Document Exchange (SDX) portal and the PDF version of the Claim for Exemption under the Hazardous Materials Information Review Act (HMIRA) Application Form.
The Chief Public Health Officer announced changes to Prince Edward Island’s legal order from seven days of isolation to now requiring five days of isolation for positive cases of COVID-19 (10 days of isolation for immune compromised cases) and are required to wear a mask for five days after isolation when they are in indoor public places. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) is announcing the availability of a draft guidance for industry entitled “Statement of Identity and Strength–Content and Format of Labeling for Human Nonprescription Drug Products.” This draft guidance provides recommendations for the content and format of the required statement of identity on the labeling of human nonprescription drug products. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (Task Force) published a final recommendation statement on the use of vitamin, mineral, and multivitamin supplements to prevent cardiovascular disease (CVD) and cancer. The current evidence is insufficient to determine the benefits and harms of taking most vitamin, mineral, and multivitamin supplements to prevent heart disease, stroke, and cancer. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued a request for comments concerning the extent to which motor carriers currently rely on the emergency declaration to deliver certain commodities and whether there has been any impact on safety. Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, as amended (“CERCLA” or “Superfund”), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or the Agency) is proposing to designate perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS), including their salts and structural isomers, as hazardous substances. CERCLA authorizes the Administrator to promulgate regulations designating as hazardous substances such elements, compounds, mixtures, solutions, and substances which, when released into the environment, may present substantial danger to the public health or welfare or the environment. The California Air Resources Board staff invites you to participate in a public webinar being held September 21, 2022 and provide input on proposed area designations for State ambient air quality standards. On September 1, 2022, the Office of Administrative Law approved the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment’s proposal to amend Title 27, California Code of Regulations by adopting Sections 25607.48 and 25607.49. These new sections provide safe harbor guidance for businesses that cause exposures to glyphosate from consumer products that require a warning. Member States or the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), on request of the European Commission, may propose a substance to be identified as an SVHC by preparing a dossier in accordance with the requirements set out in Annex XV to REACH. The Annex XV reports can be found by selecting the “Details” button in the table listing the substances that are proposed. All interested parties are invited to submit comments on such reports during the consultation. The deadline for submission is October 17, 2022. The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) Member State Committee (MSC) agreed to modify the approach for investigating chromosomal aberration under REACH dossier evaluation during its June meeting. (CIRS) South Korea published the revised K-REACH implementation rules. The revised rules ease the exemption requirements for new chemical substances with an annual import volume of less than 0.1t/y for R&D purposes by exempting the specific name and CAS number of the chemical substances. (CIRS) India’s Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals and the International Labour Organization (ILO) signed a memorandum of understanding to adapt to the International Chemical Safety Cards (ICSCs). Safety Share This day takes place each year on the second Saturday in September and promotes the importance of first aid training and its role in prevention of injury and death. (DriverCheck) Employers have a legal responsibility to protect their employees from occupational risks. In addition to identifying, eliminating, or mitigating risks in the workplace, employers should ensure their worker’s fitness or medical suitability to perform job-related tasks. Is your health and safety committee as effective as it could be? Educating committee members helps them contribute more fully to a healthier and safer workplace. The conference will consist of a series of virtual sessions between September 8 and October 13, 2022. CHEMTREC’s International Hazmat Summit will take place from September 12-14, 2022, in New Orleans, Louisiana, and will be honoring the past, present and future of the hazmat industry. 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. The European Commission’s Directorate-General for Environment will organise the second part of the Fourth Annual Forum on Endocrine Disruptors on 21-22 September 2022, in collaboration with the French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety (ANSES). Theme: Collaborating for good The Summit is a full day event that will feature three panels, including an enforcers roundtable. Registrations are free and open to all virtually. Rodbell Auditorium, NIEHS, 111 TW Alexander Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 Canadian Institute of Food Science and Technology (CIFST) ALT launched in 2021 as a virtual event that focused on alternative food products, alternative technologies and innovative alternatives to how the food industry produces and distributes products to end users. The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) co-ordinates, develops and leads national initiatives to help farmers, their families and workers recognize and manage safety risks. Safety starts with identifying hazards. Some are obvious, staring us in the face. This educational, two-day in person event will address topical workplace challenges employers face and provide insight on how to create a healthy and safe work environment. The discussions will also focus on hot topics in Food Safety Management Systems. The Global Forum on Environment on Mercury will bring together leading actors in the field of chemicals and waste management of mercury to promote effective engagement, collaboration and action on eliminating or reducing mercury from the supply chain. SQF Unites offers a unique combination of educational formats and engagement activities that you can tailor to meet your company and personal goals.Advocacy
Canadian Federal News
Publications targeted for October to December
[1,1’-Biphenyl]-2-ol, Sodium Salt (Sodium ortho-phenylphenate; SOPP) FinalSAR
Aldehydes Group DraftSAR
Nitrilotriacetic acid trisodium salt (Na3NTA) FinalSAR
Poly(alkoxylates/ethers) FinalSAR
Proteins Derivatives and Yeast Extract Group FinalSAR
Triclocarban Draft FEQGuidelines
Triclocarban FinalSAR
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