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REGULATORY NEWS FOR THE WEEK OF AUGUST 29, 2022
For food importers, there is now a legal requirement that the foods you import have labels that are compliant for Canada, including the Nutrition Facts Table (NFT). Importers are often provided with very little information about how these NFTs were developed. Here are a few tips about “fact-checking” the facts: All Canadians have a role to play in protecting plants in Canada from invasive insects and plant species. This includes reporting findings of plant pests to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). Looking to learn more about research aimed at plant health protection? The CFIA’s Plant Research Seminar Series is an opportunity for CFIA plant scientists and partners to share their research and engage with those who are interested in all things plant health. The Food Directorate recently permitted the use of benzoic acid and its salts as Class 2 preservatives in oyster flavoured sauce based on the fact that there was no scientific evidence to soundly rationalize the establishment of the above mentioned exceptions for Class 2 preservatives in certain types of unstandardized foods. Therefore, Health Canada has extended the use of potassium sorbate described in the information document below by modifying Part 2 of the List of Permitted Preservatives, effective August 26, 2022. The Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat’s Regulatory Affairs Sector is seeking input from stakeholders on the development of the draft Competitiveness Assessment Tool (CAT) that will be piloted by federal regulators starting in fall 2022. As regulators are developing or updating regulations to meet important health, safety, economic and environmental objectives, the tool would be used to help consider and limit unintended impacts on the competitiveness of Canadian businesses. Although a risk to human health or the environment has not been identified at levels of exposure considered in the screening assessment, there may be a concern if exposure to silver and its compounds were to increase. As a result, silver and its compounds may be considered in future initiatives to obtain additional information. A Ministerial Condition has been published for a new substance notification: carbopolycycle, acid-treated, oxidized, Confidential Accession Number 19612-0. The Net-Zero Challenge is a voluntary initiative that encourages companies to develop and implement credible and effective plans to transition their facilities and operations to net-zero emissions by 2050. The goal of this consultation is to complement the Proposed regulations for coal tar-based sealant products consultation document published in December 2021 and to inform interested parties and solicit feedback on the main elements of a proposed regulation for polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in sealant products. The Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB) has released the draft of Safety Standard CAN/CGSB-43.149 for a 60-day consultation period. Safety standard CAN/CGSB-43.149 sets out the requirements for designing, manufacturing, maintaining, qualifying, inspecting, marking, selecting, and using ton containers.
Employers are now required to inform workers about a previous work refusal before reassigning the work If your workplace receives, stores and ships out materials, be prepared for a multi-sector material handling inspection initiative that began in May 2022 and continues until September 30. The initiative is broader in reach than past material handling initiatives. WorkSafeNB and its board of directors has a statutory obligation to review the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act and corresponding regulations every five years. This is the first review of the legislation and regulations under this obligation. When it comes to workplace injury, young workers are not immune to the potential dangers of their workplace. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has developed a new database called “Agricultural Commodity Import Requirements” (ACIR). ACIR gives users a simple search interface for finding and displaying import requirements for agricultural commodities. It will become the official location for import requirements for commodities currently found in the Fruit and Vegetable Import Requirements (FAVIR) database and three import manuals 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 fumonisin esterase to degrade fumonisins present in poultry feed. The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration is extending the comment period from September 9, 2022, until October 24, 2022. The California Air Resources Board today approved the trailblazing Advanced Clean Cars II rule that sets California on a path to rapidly growing the zero-emission car, pickup truck and SUV market and deliver cleaner air and massive reductions in climate-warming pollution. The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) is proposing to adopt an NSRL of 0.13 micrograms per day for exposures to antimony trioxide. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is inviting small businesses to give it feedback on the agency’s proposed Phase 3 greenhouse gas emissions rules. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has released its Draft Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2023-2026 for public review and comment. The European Commission has requested the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) to collect information on the potential risk to human health and the environment from polyvinyl chloride (PVC) additives and PVC itself, including aspects relating to the circular economy. CIRS – For hazardous chemicals, especially highly toxic chemicals, precursor chemicals and explosive chemicals, whose supervision and management covering production, operation, storage, use, transportation, import and export, relevant enterprises shall only conduct manufacture and operation after obtaining the relevant qualifications examined and approved by competent authorities. Safety Share Falling from heights is a leading cause of workplace injuries and deaths. Having a plan in place to help prevent falls from happening, including thorough training for workers on the use of protective equipment, is key. All workers in the United States, regardless of where they’re from, have the same right to a safe and healthful workplace and full payment of wages earned under federal law As the new school year draws near, college students across the country are gearing up to return to campus as in-person learning resumes for many higher education institutions. Through their annual “Campus Fire Safety for Students” campaign in September, the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) and The Center for Campus Fire Safety (CCFS) are working together to help ensure living spaces are as safe as possible for students. IP4 will take place in Bucharest from 29 August to 2 September 2022. Choose one of the following modules: 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
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