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REGULATORY NEWS FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 20, 2022
ArriveCAN, both the app and the website, continues to be mandatory for all travellers entering Canada, regardless of vaccination status and nationality. Scientists from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s, NCTR Nanotechnology Core Facility (Nanocore) developed three International Test Method Standards in Nanotechnology. A well-functioning food supply chain not only helps Canadians remain healthy, but also helps ensure food security in countries that rely on Canadian agricultural imports. Multiple recent disruptions, including the COVID-19 pandemic, worldwide shipping interruptions, the war in Ukraine, and climate change and extreme weather events, have brought to light and exacerbated some of the supply chain’s vulnerabilities. The SmartGrowth Program offers eligible enterprises, headquartered in southern Ontario with up to $100,000 in project-based, matching funding to support impactful scale-up and expansion projects, in addition to coaching and mentorship support services. The deadline to submit an LOI is Tuesday, July 5th, 2022, at 12 pm EDT. Smart farming expert Angela Schuster reveals some of the ways that digitalization is transforming agriculture and helping feed the planet. It is the responsibility of all importers to be aware of the applicable import requirements for any products they wish to bring into Canada and to ensure that each shipment meets those requirements when it arrives at the Canadian border. As of July 1, 2022, imports of raw fresh/frozen poultry meat and products from the EU must meet the following requirements. D-13-01 has been revised to include many new features and clarifications. Appendix 8 with examples of Observations will be useful. Canada’s Chemicals Management Plan (CMP) program is sharing the following Publications Plan to inform stakeholders and partners of risk management (RM) publications for the coming year. Please note that the targeted publication dates are subject to change. Additional risk management publication will be targeted from October 2022 to June 2023. Notice of Modification to the List of Permitted Preservatives to Enable the Use of Long-Chain Glycolipids from Dacryopinax spathularia MUCL 53181 in Various Non-Alcoholic Beverages – Reference Number: NOM/ADM-0184 [2022-06-10] Existing permits under these former regulations continue to be valid until their expiration date. In accordance with the XBR, all new permit requests must be submitted using the Canadian Notification and Movement Tracking System (CNMTS). Movement documents also have to be generated through the CNMTS. The Environment and the Minister of Health have assessed information in their possession in respect of the substance 2-furancarboxylic acid, Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) Registry Number 88-14-2 under section 83 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999. Publication of final decision after screening assessment of a substance — benzenesulfonic acid, 4-methyl (p-toluenesulfonic acid; (PTSA), CASRN 104-15-4 concluded that PTSA does not meet any of the criteria set out in section 64 of CEPA. Publication of results of investigations and recommendations for a substance, α-D-glucopyranoside, 6-O-acetyl-1,3,4-tris-O-(2-methyl-1-oxopropyl)-β-D-fructofuranosyl, 6-acetate 2,3,4-tris(2-methylpropanoate) (sucrose acetate isobutyrate; (SAIB), CASRN 126-13-6 concluded that SAIB does not meet any of the criteria set out in section 64 of CEPA.
On May 25, 2022, WorkSafeBC’s Board of Directors approved policy changes to remove procedures specific to the assessment of permanent psychological disability benefits. The Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development will begin a focused inspection blitz starting on June 29, 2022 and ending on August 31, 2022. Focused inspections on warehousing ergonomics begins July 4, 2022 through March 31, 2023. WorkSafeNB is partnering with the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure, New Brunswick Road Builders and Heavy Construction Association and the New Brunswick Construction Safety Association on an annual safety campaign by reminding motorists to slow down while travelling this summer now that construction season is underway. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration reopens the comment period for its January 24, 2022, NPRM concerning the fees to be collected by the Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) Plan and Agreement for the 2023 year and subsequent registration years. N-(hydroxymethyl)acrylamide (EC 213-103-2; CASRN 924-42-5) has been added to the Candidate List as it may cause cancer or genetic defects. It is mostly used in polymers and when manufacturing other chemicals, textiles, leather or fur. The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) is looking for comments on the draft opinion of the Committee for Socio-Economic Analysis (SEAC) on a restriction proposal on the placing on the market or use of 2,4-dinitrotoluene (EC 204-450-0, CAS 121-14-2) in articles. The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) are making new substances evaluations available. The European Commission is clarifying the definition of nanomaterials in a new Recommendation. The new recommendation supports a coherent EU regulatory framework for nanomaterials, helping to align legislation across all sectors. Safety Share By Joe Whitworth on June 16, 2022 – Cyber-attacks and ransomware are among the major novel threats to food firms, according to speakers during a panel discussion about food fraud and defense. With advances in research, we’re learning more about chemical safety and preventing occupational diseases each year. Here are some of the basics. Join TRANSCAER for a virtual learning opportunity on June 20, 2022 at 10:00- 11:30 AM EST! The session will be filled with engaging information focusing on rail safety and the transportation of dangerous goods. PetroChem Canada Conference is held at the Sarnia Arena and Community Centre (Pat Stapleton Arena), 134 Brock St S, Sarnia, ON N7T 2W2 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. Theme: Collaborating for good 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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