Regulatory
REGULATORY NEWS FOR THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
We recently discovered a fake lab report issued for cyanide in apricot kernels. The unusual certificate was noticed by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). The discrepancy on the certificate was difficult to detect – the version number of the certificate was in a very tiny font and a small box in an inconspicuous place on the report. Should this occur to your company you are strongly encouraged to report the fraudulent certificate to the Certifying agency, in this case it was BRC. Be warry! Today is the launch of the 20th annual Rail Safety Week. This national event is vital in raising public awareness of safety around railway property and trains. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is kicking-off the 25th Pollution Prevention (P2) Week with a series of events and activities to advance practices that reduce, eliminate or prevent pollution at its source. Health Canada’s Food Directorate completed a premarket safety assessment of a food additive submission seeking approval for the use of lipase from Saccharomyces cerevisiae LALL-LI in bread, flour, whole wheat flour and unstandardized bakery products. Health Canada has enabled the use of lipase from S. cerevisiae LALL-LI as described in the information document below by modifying the List of Permitted Food Enzymes, effective September 13, 2023. Health Canada would like to inform you that an interim policy on the foods for special dietary use for inherited metabolic disorders was published on September 14, 2023. An implementation framework will be developed by June 2025 through robust engagement, with opportunities to continuously improve the framework over time as experience and views evolve. Engagement opportunities will be available to all interested people in Canada, with a particular focus on communities that may face disproportionate environmental and health risks. 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. The program is providing stakeholders and partners with a one-year overview of publications on a quarterly basis. Here are the publications that the program plans to publish in the next quarter. For more information, please refer to: Calcium 2-ethylhexanoate and 2-ethylhexyl-2-ethylhexanoate For more information, please refer to: Discussion document: A proposed approach to control volatile organic compounds (VOC) emissions from the storage and loading of petroleum liquids For more information, please refer to: Discussion Document on Potential Amendments to the PCB Regulations For more information, please refer to: Proposed regulations for coal tar-based sealant products: consultation document * Stakeholders and partners will be given the opportunity to file comments with respect to the proposed actions. This is to inform you that a Notice of intent to amend the Domestic Substances List, adding the letter “P” to the identifiers of 145 reduced regulatory requirement (RRR) polymers was published in the Canada Gazette, Part I, on September 16, 2023. The Health Canada Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) is responsible for pesticide regulation in Canada. The public registry is where you can learn more about all pest control products registered for use in Canada.
Based on advice from emergency management and wildfire officials, British Columbia’s provincial state of emergency will expire at the end of the day on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023. WorkSafeNB is passionate about delivering the best service possible and we need your help to continue to improve it! As a client of WorksafeNB, we would love to speak with you to hear about your experiences. If you are interested, please follow this link and you will be contacted to schedule a short 20-30 minute virtual interview. The interviews will be conducted by a third party and individual answers kept anonymous from WorkSafeNB. AB 418, Gabriel. The California Food Safety Act. – Existing law provides for the regulation of the safety of food products, including adulterated and misbranded food, wholesale food, and food in retail food facilities. This bill, commencing January 1, 2027, would prohibit a person or entity from manufacturing, selling, delivering, distributing, holding, or offering for sale, in commerce a food product for human consumption that contains any specified substance, including, among others, brominated vegetable oil and red dye 3. The bill would make a violation of these provisions punishable by a civil penalty not to exceed $5,000 for a first violation and not to exceed $10,000 for each subsequent violation, upon an action brought by the Attorney General, a city attorney, a county counsel, or a district attorney. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing that a proposed collection of information has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Submit written comments (including recommendations) on the collection of information by October 18, 2023. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is seeking comments on a proposed rule to amend regulations governing its Agricultural Quarantine and Inspection (AQI) program user fees. APHIS and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Customs and Border Protection (CBP) jointly administer the AQI program, which assures that cargo and passenger baggage entering the country is inspected for plant pests and potential sources of animal diseases that could affect U.S. agriculture, trade and commerce. Foreign pests and diseases can be devastating to U.S. agriculture and the broader U.S. economy, and the AQI program is highly successful at preventing such disruptions. The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) of the US Department of Agriculture has developed an innovative method for beef muscle samples that uses modern chemistry instrumentation for quantifying chemical residues. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to amend the General Provisions for National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) to address applicability and compliance issues resulting from the addition of a compound to the list of hazardous air pollutants (HAP) under the Clean Air Act (CAA). This action focuses on issues related to newly applicable standards for sources that become major sources solely from the addition of a compound to the CAA HAP list. This action also includes a discussion of the impacts of a newly listed HAP on the federal operating permit program. Comments must be received on or before November 13, 2023. The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has removed FALCON ELD and KSK ELD from the list of registered Electronic Logging Devices (ELD). FMCSA has placed these ELDs on the Revoked Devices list due to the providers’ failure to meet the minimum requirements established in 49 CFR part 395, subpart B, appendix A, effective September 14, 2023. Australia is announcing an extensive suite of proposed changes to categorisation, reporting and record-keeping obligations. Registered importers and manufacturers as well as interested stakeholders are invited to take part and have their say. An informative event centred around critical workplace concerns involving hazardous chemicals organised by EU-OSHA’s focal point in Lithuania, State Labour Inspectorate /Valstybinė darbo inspekcija, is set to take place on 21 September. This online gathering will shed light on key issues related to hazardous chemical agents within the workplace environment. This event is tailored to benefit small and medium enterprises, work safety specialists and experts seeking insights into effective chemical management practices and regulatory compliance. The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has started to publish its advice on enforceability of REACH restrictions. The first one published is on the proposal to restrict creosote and related substances in treated wood. Safety Share Safeguarding workers and complying with safety and health legislation is efficient with OiRA: https://oiraproject.eu/ Have an event you would like to share? Please send details to [email protected]. 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
Canadian Federal News
Risk Management Publications targeted for October to December 2023
Order to Amend the Domestic Substances List to apply the significant new activity provisions to 2-ethylhexyl-2-ethylhexanoate
Proposed reduction in the release of volatile organic compounds from petroleum liquid storage tanks and transfer operations regulations*
Proposed regulations amending the PCB Regulations*
Proposed regulations that would prohibit the manufacture, import and sale of coal tar-based sealant products in Canada*
Canadian Provincial News
US News
International News
Other Relevant Information
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