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REGULATORY NEWS FOR THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 3, 2022
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a proposed rule to update the definition of the nutrient content claim “healthy”. The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) is seeking a Canadian senior executive with environmental management experience to become the next Chair of ISO/Technical Committee (TC) 207 – Environmental management. Health Canada’s Food Directorate has prepared this document to outline the steps to complete the Application Form for Pre-Market Submissions to the Food Directorate (Online Application Form) for the submission of novel food, infant formula, and food additive notifications. The Online Application Form replaces all existing methods (i.e. email, hard copy, and courier) of filing novel food, infant formula and food additive submissions to the Food Directorate. This October, Communication Security Establishment Canada and its Get Cyber Safe campaign launch Cyber Security Awareness Month 2022 (Cyber Month) with the theme “Fight phishing: Ruin a cyber criminal’s day!” Hon. Mona Fortier, President of the Treasury Board, moved that Bill S-5 “An Act to amend the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999” be read for the first time. The motion was adopted and bill read. The new feature is part of the Canada Gazette’s ongoing efforts to evolve into a modern, digital publication and will give Canadians, stakeholders and other interested parties the opportunity to submit comments on regulatory proposals online. After the conclusion of the consultation period, comments will be publicly available, whether they have been received through the online feature or through other means (such as email or regular mail), providing greater transparency in the process. Considering all available lines of evidence presented in this screening assessment, there is low risk of harm to the environment from the four substances in the Protein Derivatives and Yeast Extract Group. It is concluded that yeast extract, protein hydrolyzates, collagen hydrolyzates and isostearoyl hydrolyzed collagen do not meet the criteria under paragraphs 64 of CEPA The objective of the proposed Order Adding a Toxic Substance to Schedule 1 to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (the proposed Order) is to add dinoseb to the List of toxic substances in Schedule 1 to CEPA. The objective of the proposed Order Adding a Toxic Substance to Schedule 1 to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (the proposed Order) is to add 9,10-anthracenedione, 1-hydroxy-4-[(4-methylphenyl)amino]-, which has the molecular formula C21H15NO3 to Schedule 1 to CEPA.
Phase 1 of the initiative starts October 3rd, 2022 with a Phase 2 inspection blitz to start October 31st, 2022. The 2020 Air Quality Monitoring Results report was released on September 29, 2022, showing the province’s progress in improving air quality. Prince Edward Island Ground Search and Rescue crews are working at full capacity to knock on doors and perform wellness checks on Island residents in need. The Food & Drug Administration released its Activities to Enhance the Safety of Imported Produce, which provides an overview of the work underway to advance the safety of produce imported into the United States. On September 30, 2022 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued guidance announcing the agency’s plans to provide a pathway for manufacturers of infant formula under enforcement discretion to market infant formula products that may not currently comply with specific FDA requirements while they work toward meeting those requirements. The guidance balances the need to ensure that infant formula products meet regulatory requirements with the need for a more resilient infant formula supply. The Food & Drug Administration issued a draft guidance for industry titled “Providing Over-the-Counter Monograph Submissions in Electronic Format.” The Food & Drug Administration reopened the comment period for the request for information seeking available use and safety information on the remaining phthalates authorized for use as plasticizers in food contact applications. The new deadline for comments is Dec. 27, 2022. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is amending the color additive regulations to provide for the safe use of calcium carbonate in dietary supplement tablets and capsules. The U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing its withdrawal of all remaining portions of the interim registration review decision for glyphosate. Pesticide products containing glyphosate continue to remain on the market and be used according to the product label and are unaffected by this action. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is posting two Regulatory Status Review (RSR) responses under the revised biotechnology regulations at 7 CFR part 340. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is issuing significant new use rules (SNURs) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for chemical substances that were the subject of premanufacture notices (PMNs). 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 designated as a significant new use by this rule to notify EPA at least 90 days before commencing that activity. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) mends its regulations by making technical corrections throughout the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs). The California Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) intends to list antimony (trivalent compounds) as known to the state to cause cancer under the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65). This action is being proposed pursuant to the “Labor Code” listing mechanism. OEHHA has determined that this substance meets the criteria for listing by this mechanism. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) is pleased to announce IARC Monographs Meeting 135. The meeting for Volume 135, Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS), will be held on 7–14 November 2023. This consultation relates to proposed changes to the information an introducer must know about their introduction and the records they must keep. Consultation closes October 11, 2022. The setting of maximum levels for acrylamide in certain foods complementary to measures provided by the Regulation (EU) 2017/2158 is currently under consideration. The purpose of the assessment of regulatory needs of a group of substances is to help authorities conclude on the most appropriate way to address the identified concerns for a group of substances or a single substance, i.e. the combination of the regulatory risk management instruments to be used and any intermediate steps, such as data generation, needed to initiate and introduce these regulatory measures. Denmark, France, Germany and Ireland are requesting interested parties to submit information related to skin sensitising substances in consumer mixtures. The information gathered will be used to assess the need for regulatory actions on skin sensitisers in consumer mixtures. After a prolonged postponement due to travel restrictions brought about by COVID-19, the Fourth Meeting of the Intersessional Process considering the Strategic Approach and sound management of chemicals and waste (IP4) took place in Bucharest from 29 August to 2 September 2022. Safety Share Conveyors are convenient and beneficial for quickly moving materials, but operating an unguarded conveyor can lead to serious injuries and death. The week commencing Sunday, the ninth of October, and ending on Saturday, the fifteenth of October, in the present year as “FIRE PREVENTION WEEK”; And further, in appreciation of the many services rendered by the fire services of Canada, We do designate Saturday the fifteenth of October as “Fire Service Recognition Day”. 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 symposium will address drug development of products that contain nanomaterials in their formulation and how the newly finalized guidance to industry for products that contain nanomaterials can be implemented in filings to the FDA. 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. Reserve for this complimentary session where we will discuss some of the updates expected in the soon to be released new CSA Z432 Safeguarding of Machinery standard.Advocacy
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