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REGULATORY NEWS FOR THE WEEK OF APRIL 8, 2024
Higher international quotations for vegetable oils, dairy products and meat more than offset lower quotations for cereals and sugar. Rising international quotations for vegetable oils, dairy products and meat pushed the benchmark index for world food commodity prices up by 1.1 percent in March, its first increase in seven months, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) reported. The sixth annual meeting of the Regulatory Cooperation Forum (RCF) under the Canada-European Union (EU) Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) will take place in Ottawa on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. Following this meeting, on Thursday, April 25, 2024, the Canadian and EU Co-chairs will provide a debrief to stakeholders on all active work plan items and items of interest. Registration deadline is April 17, 2024. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) 2024 North American Standard Out-of-Service Criteria are now in effect. The 2024 out-of-service criteria replace and supersede all previous versions. Last year, the voting members of the Alliance approved 11 changes to the out-of-service criteria. In accordance with the CVSA Bylaws, the proposed changes were communicated to the voting members of the Alliance on Oct. 5, 2023, and ratified on Oct. 20, 2023. The out-of-service criteria are updated annually, effective April 1 of each year. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has opened this consultation as part of the review of the Safe Food for Canadians Act (SFCA), which came fully into force on January 15, 2019. The SFCA created the legal framework for the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR), which contain requirements that support the SFCA’s implementation. The Act and its Regulations allowed Canada to redesign its food safety system. The consultation process will be open until May 27, 2024. The consultation submissions received were instrumental in the development of significant revisions to the proposed fees, which include: The Government of Canada is working to implement the modernized Act through several initiatives that include the development of various instruments, such as frameworks, policies, strategies, regulations, and processes. Please consult the following link for updates on ongoing activities and opportunities to provide input on various initiatives under development as part of the modernized CEPA. Final Screening Assessment and Proposed Risk Management Scope for Triarylmethanes Group The Minister of the Environment issued the Guidelines for the Reduction of Dyes Released from Pulp and Paper Mills (the Guidelines) under subsection 54(1) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 to limit triarylmethane dye quantities released in the final effluent.
This kit gives employers information about some key occupational health and safety requirements related to emergency response planning. The kit also provides a step-by-step approach to planning that employers can customize to their own work site. Health and safety campaigns are re-launched every April 1st which includes a schedule of focused inspections. Material handling, worker exposure the chemicals and WHMIS training based on the amended Hazardous Products Regulations will be the focus for 2024-2025 initiatives. “For warned” is “for-armed” – be prepared as there are no “surprise” inspections. The 2024-2026 Strategic Plan, an extension of WSPS’s 2020-2023 roadmap, covers alignment with core mandate, expanding reach, technological integration, driving awareness of a safety culture and more. New legislation that provides workers’ compensation coverage for gradual onset psychological injury comes into effect on September 1st. We all have a role to play in making workplaces psychologically safe, and in supporting early and safe return to work when injury occurs. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) today announced the publication of the 2024 Edition of its Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG). This newly revised manual is free of charge to emergency responders and provides guidance on what to do during the initial stages of a hazmat transportation incident. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) EPA is proposing significant new use rules (SNURs) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for chemical substances that were the subject of premanufacture notices (PMNs). The chemical substances received “not likely to present an unreasonable risk” determinations pursuant to TSCA. The SNURs require persons who intend to manufacture (defined by statute to include import) or process any of these chemical substances for an activity that is proposed as a significant new use by this rulemaking to notify EPA at least 90 days before commencing that activity. For those unfamiliar with computer science, it can be overwhelming to try and grasp the many facets of artificial intelligence and their implications. The Codex Alimentarius itself is an open access resource of all the science-based information developed into standards, guidelines and codes of practice that support countries to ensure food produced both domestically and for export is safe for human consumption. The right to food is a human right, and if it is not safe, it is not food. Safety Share On Monday, April 8, a total solar eclipse will cross North America, briefly turning day into darkness for a portion of the continent, including southern Ontario. It’s a unique, attention-grabbing event, but looking directly at the sun can damage your eyes—even when the sun is covered during an eclipse. If you want to view the eclipse, you need to use specialized eye protection with ISO-certified solar filters. Have an event you would like to share? Please send details to [email protected]. Plan to attend Canada’s premier environmental event, as it returns to a fully in-person format that is designed to meet your compliance needs, and connect you to experts and peers. The Baking Association of Canada’s national baking industry event will feature a bustling trade show and conference, inspirational speakers, education sessions, competitions and demonstrations and countless opportunities to network and benefit your business. The American Chemistry Council welcomes you to make plans to join your colleagues at one of the industry’s leading events focused on the environmental, health, safety & sustainability arena. Collaborate and network with thousands of your colleagues, experts from several industries, and NFPA staff on life, fire, and electrical safety innovation at the 2024 NFPA Conference & Expo. ChemEdge is a conference and trade show tailored for the chemical distribution channel. It provides training and education on issues important to chemical distributors, manufacturers, warehouses and service support companies.Advocacy
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