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REGULATORY NEWS FOR THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
The numbers tell a sobering story. Cancer remains the leading cause of death in Canada. An estimated two in five Canadians will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime and about one in four Canadians will die from the disease. Health Canada’s Food Directorate completed a safety assessment of iodine for use as a supplemental ingredient in foods, under the Supplemented Foods regulatory framework. The results of the assessment support the safety of iodine. Consequently, Health Canada intends to enable the use of iodine by modifying the List of Permitted Supplemental Ingredients as described in the Notice of Modification information document. The purpose of this Customs Notice is to provide Trade Chain Partners (TCPs), specifically Customs Bonded Warehouse (CBW) licensees (including operators, importers and brokers),with an introduction to the CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management System (CARM) system. This notice will also outline the expectations for CBW TCPs, and further communicate new program enhancements and requirements. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) wishes to advise of amendments to the Customs Commercial System (CCS) effective September 18, 2023. Based on a recent review of the CUSMA Tariff Preference Regulations, CCS has been corrected to accept the accurate tariff treatment based on the origin of goods. This means that importers are to utilise Tariff Treatment 10 (UST) when goods originate from the United States, and Tariff Treatment 11 (MXT) if goods originate from Mexico. Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency consults with the public on all proposed major registration decisions, including new registrations, major new uses of a pesticide, re-evaluations and special reviews.
SafeWorkBC’s Policy, Regulation and Research Department is requesting feedback on proposed amendments to Part 4, General Conditions, sections 4.24 to 4.31.2 — Harassment and Violence, of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation. Nova Scotia farmers affected by this year’s extreme weather events can still receive assistance under the AgriStability program, even if they did not previously enroll. The provincial government is reviewing the highway commercial signage regulation under the Highway Act to modernize the process and criteria. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) adds three sites to the General Superfund section of the National Priorities List (NPL). The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (“CERCLA” or “the Act”), as amended, requires that the National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan (“NCP”) include a list of national priorities among the known releases or threatened releases of hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants throughout the United States. The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has received proposals from member states to add six substances to the list of substances of very high concern (SVHC). The list include dibutyl phthalate. Safety Share Employers must ensure that a machine or equipment has a properly identified, lockable means of isolating the energy source, in a location familiar to all employees. The employer shall also provide a safety lock and key to employees who may have to lock out a machine or equipment. Have an event you would like to share? Please send details to [email protected]. “Diving into the future“ is the future-oriented motto of this year’s Annual Congress of Fecc (= the European Association of Chemical Distributors), which will return to beautiful Sitges/Barcelone from Monday, 11 September 2023 afternoon to Wednesday, 13 September afternoon. Explore how innovative technologies are shaping the energy transition across upstream, midstream, and downstream sectors. Join industry leaders for insights into accessible, affordable, and sustainable energy solutions. There is no other health and safety event like this in Canada. Make a plan to join us for this two-day national event that will bring together leaders, change makers, and subject experts representing government, labour, and workplaces, to share their knowledge and experience around current and emerging health and safety issues. The World Food Forum officially unveiled its theme for 2023: “Agrifood systems transformation accelerates climate action” and launched its activities for the year culminating in a series of global events, competitions and actions taking place from 16-20 October at the Rome headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). The International Baking Association (IBA) trade fair, a leading trade fair for the baking and confectionery industry set for Oct. 22-26 in Munich, will feature an area focused on innovative start-up businesses. Coming together to share in the crucial work of making people safe is now more important than ever, as new safety challenges continue to redefine the ways in which we live and work. Disaster Forum is Canada’s premier event for emergency/crisis management and business continuity professionals to discuss and analyze best practices, tools, and support for the community of practice. Held at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel on October 24 – 26, delegates will have the opportunity to learn from and engage with leaders in Emergency Management and business continuity from industry, government and communities across Canada. IHSA welcomes you to join us via Zoom for the second annual NCSO®/NHSA™ Educational Conference on Thursday, Nov. 23rd at 8:00 a.m. This half-day event will provide NCSO/NHSAs with an opportunity to increase their knowledge of relevant health and safety topics and learn more about some of the key areas important to maintaining their NCSO®/NHSA™ status. As Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada begins to organize logistics around the Wrap-up Conference, we ask that parties interested in attending please reply to this message by September 8, 2023 email to: [email protected] The next European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) Conference will take place on 28 February 2024 in Helsinki. As we are preparing the programme, we want to hear what would be the most important topics for you. So, fill in our short survey and help us shape a relevant and inspiring stakeholder event.Advocacy
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