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REGULATORY NEWS FOR THE WEEK OF APRIL 11, 2022
At the 61st annual meeting of the Society of Toxicology (SOT), held March 27-31, NIEHS scientists explored topics such as nonanimal toxicity testing, cardiovascular disease, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), artificial intelligence (AI), and more. Institute researchers participated in nearly 90 presentations, and several scientists were honored with awards. Climate change is already affecting workers’ health and safety. Depending on how quickly the environment continues to change, challenges are expected to arise and also increase in severity. Workplaces can take a variety of actions now in anticipation of numerous hazards. The Latest Edition is Now Available! This guide serves as a quick reference for comparison of the most recently published values from a number of resources including TLVs from ACGIH, AIHA/OARS WEELs, the OSHA Final Rule PELs, RELs from NIOSH, and more. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has issued a call for experts for scientific advice on cell-based food products and food safety considerations inviting relevant experts to apply. FDA and Health Canada will be co-hosting a regional public meeting to provide information and solicit input prior to the next International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) biannual Assembly and Management Committee meetings scheduled for May 21 – 25, 2022. A new edition of the following standard has been developed by the Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB) Technical Committee and was published in March 2022. CAN/CGSB 43.146 “Design, manufacture and use of intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) for the transportation of dangerous goods, Classes 3, 4, 5, 6.1, 8 and 9”. There is a 6-month transition period ending September 30, 2022. On March 31, 2022, the CFIA established Primary Control Zones (PCZ), in the area where highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has been identified. The Primary Control Zones have been established in order to prevent the spread of HPAI. Two new fact sheets were published: 1. Use of assessment factors in ecological risk assessment for deriving predicted no-effect concentrations, and 2. Consideration of vulnerable populations in risk assessment. There is a proposal to add benzophenone CASRN 119-61-9 to the List of Toxic Substances (Schedule 1). The following risk management is also proposed: Minister of the Environment and the Minister of Health have conducted a screening assessment of two substances: sulfamic acid, cyclohexyl-, monosodium salt (sodium cyclamate) CASRN139-05-9 and cyclohexanamine (cyclohexylamine) CASRN 108-91-8. The Ministers have concluded that sodium cyclamate and CHA do not meet any of the criteria set out in section 64 of CEPA. The notice of intent (NOI) provides an opportunity for the public to comment on the proposed amendment to the Domestic Substances List (DSL) to apply the Significant New Activity (SNAc) provisions of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA) to the substance cyclohexanamine (also known as cyclohexylamine), Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number 108-91-8, pursuant to subsection 87(3) of that Act. On April 6, 2022, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) released a discussion document on the Review of the Definitions of Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Recyclable Materials under the Cross-Border Movement of Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Recyclable Materials Regulations (the discussion document). This publication initiates a 45-day public consultation period during which stakeholders, interested parties and Indigenous groups may submit comments to ECCC. Canada notified the WTO of adopted maximum residue limits (MRLs) for pesticide flutianil: 0.7 ppm for small fruits vine climbing, except fuzzy kiwifruit (crop subgroup 13-07F); 0.5ppm for low growing berries (crop subgroup 13-07G); 0.4ppm cherries (crop subgroup 12-09A); 0.2ppm squash/cucumber (crop subgroup 9B); 0.15ppm for apples; 0.07ppm for melon (crop subgroup 9A). The specified MRLs are accessible in the Health Canada’s Maximum Residue Limit Database. Please be advised that an “Imported seed advisory for non-authorized importers” has been posted to remind importers that foreign seed must remain separate and intact in original packages as per the Seeds Regulations. To learn more about when your imported seed is cleared and approved for end use in Canada, please read the advisory in full.
This resource gives a step-by-step approach to formal hazard assessment that employers can customize to suit their business operations. This is a best practice document. It also introduces hazard assessment, elimination and control requirements in the OHS Code. WorkSafeBC announced on April 8, 2022 that it will be supporting B.C. employers as they transition from COVID-19 safety plans to communicable disease prevention. The Green Book (The Pocket Ontario OH&S Act and Regulations) contains the complete and current OHSA in a format that is easy to navigate. Colour-coded tabs and regulations-specific indexing mean looking up information is a quick and efficient task. Securing the Green Book to a Health & Safety board (so it doesn’t go missing) is easy thanks to a pre-drilled hole. Nova Scotia’s COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave Program will be extended until May 7, 2022, the same date that Canada’s Sickness Recovery Benefit will end. Program requirements for Nova Scotia’s voluntary program will not change. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking action to protect people from asbestos exposure by releasing a proposed rule to prohibit ongoing uses of the only known form of asbestos currently imported into the U.S. This proposed rule is the first-ever risk management rule issued under the new process for evaluating and addressing the safety of existing chemicals under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) that was enacted in 2016. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or the Agency) is issuing a technical amendment to modify the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) list of hazardous substances adding the Clean Air Act (CAA) HAP 1-Bromopropane (CASRN 106-94-5). FDAs Office of Pharmaceutical Quality (OPQ) in the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) released a white paper titled Quality Management Maturity: Essential for Stable U.S. Supply Chains of Quality Pharmaceuticals. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, we, or the Agency) is amending the regulations for food additives permitted in feed and drinking water of animals to provide for the safe use of methyl esters of conjugated linoleic acid for early lactation dairy cows to reduce the energy concentration in milk. The draft guidance replaces the 2018 draft guidance and is intended to further emphasize the importance of ensuring that devices are designed securely, enabling emerging cybersecurity risks to be mitigated throughout the Total Product Life Cycle, and to outline the FDAs recommendations more clearly for premarket submission content to address cybersecurity concerns. Release 2.0 includes about 425 foods. Values are provided as “per serving” and “per 100 gram” amounts. This year’s annual report reflects the final update on accomplishments achieved in the last year of our 2017–2021 strategic plan. The report is a review and assessment of ODS program objectives and accomplishments in the context of the office’s charge from Congress, stated mission, goals, and key emerging public health issues. The year 2021 marked a milestone for us—it marked ODS’s 25th anniversary with a series of events culminating in a 25th Anniversary Scientific Symposium. We look forward to fulfilling our mission “to support, conduct, and coordinate scientific research and provide intellectual leadership for the purpose of strengthening the knowledge and understanding of dietary supplements to foster an enhanced quality of life and health for the U.S. population over the next 25 years.” To protect California’s environment and public health from ongoing releases of a large group of hazardous chemicals, the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) has adopted a new rule that requires manufacturers of certain after-market treatment products to consider safer alternatives. The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) and the Member States have assessed a group of 148 bisphenols and recommended that more than 30 bisphenols need to be restricted due to their potential hormonal or reprotoxic effects. The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) will update the intention to submit an Annex XV restriction dossier on medium-chain chlorinated paraffins (MCCP) to include uses in PVC as well as other substances that contain chloroalkanes with carbon chain lengths within the range C14 to C17 The results of the recent IARC Monographs evaluation of the carcinogenicity of nine agents, including cobalt metal (without tungsten carbide or other metal alloys), soluble cobalt(II) salts, cobalt(II) oxide, cobalt(II,III) oxide, cobalt(II) sulfide, other cobalt(II) compounds, trivalent antimony, pentavalent antimony, and weapons-grade tungsten (with nickel and cobalt) alloy, have now been published in The Lancet Oncology. This summary article presents the conclusions of IARC Monographs Meeting 131. Safety Share Telework – the practice of working remotely using informational and communications technology has an important and growing role in the workplace, and has a potential impact on workers’ health, safety and well-being. Many of us love to barbecue, especially when the weather starts to get warm. Find out how to use your barbecue and portable butane gas stoves safely. Access the new April 1, 2022, Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) North American Standard Out-of-Service Criteria anywhere, any time on your mobile device with the CVSA Out-of-Service Criteria app. Correction on the date for April the event is on 20th not 22nd After a great deal of deliberation with stakeholders and guests, we have decided to cancel the May 3-4, 2022 scheduled event.. 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 emergencyAdvocacy
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