Regulatory
REGULATORY NEWS FOR WEEK OF DECEMBER 1, 2021
Federal
As a standing regulatory member of the International Council for Harmonisation (ICH), Health Canada is committed to the adoption and implementation of all ICH guidance. By way of this Notice, Health Canada is advising of its intent to implement ICH Q12: Technical and Regulatory Considerations for Pharmaceutical Product Lifecycle Management and the ICH Q12 associated annexes.
Effective January 15, 2022, exporters of commercial food and animal commodities destined for the European Union (EU) where certification is required under the new EU Animal Health Law (AHL), will be required to use updated export certificates. Export certificates can be accessed through the Trade Control and Expert System New Technology (TRACES NT), which serves as the EU’s e-certification system. The updated export certificates are the result of the EU Animal Health Law (AHL) that came into force in spring 2021. Using the TRACES NT system for export certificates will provide a secure, convenient, and streamlined process for doing business with the EU.
Please be advised that there are new Plant Health requirements for potatoes and root crops originating from Prince Edward Island as described in the Potato Wart Ministerial Order. Effective immediately, any person that holds an active Ministerial Exemption under the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations for the interprovincial movement of potatoes and root crops from PEI must also comply with the requirements of the Potato Wart Ministerial Order.
The Government of Canada will require employers in the federally regulated air, rail, and marine transportation sectors to establish vaccination policies for their employees.
The Government will be engaging in consultations with federally regulated employers and workers towards the implementation of this legislation. Additionally, the Government will convene provinces, territories and other interested stakeholders to develop a national action plan to legislate paid sick leave across the country, while respecting provincial-territorial jurisdiction and clearly recognizing the unique needs of small business owners.
E-Limit is a search tool that provides key information related to B.C. exposure limits, including:
- Chemical name and CAS number
- Associated health hazard notations referenced in the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation
- Key regulatory requirements
- Definitions of terminology
The Ontario government intends to introduce legislation that would, if passed, allow delivery workers access to company washrooms at businesses where they are delivering or picking up items. Consultations conducted by the Ontario Workforce Recovery Advisory Committee have indicated that couriers, truck drivers, and people who deliver food, including those for online delivery platform companies such as SkipTheDishes, are often denied use of a washroom at businesses they serve.
[/vc_column_text] The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is requesting information on the past use of N-acetyl-L-cysteine (NAC) in products marketed as dietary supplements. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has published is proposing significant new use rules (SNUR) for 27 substances. Click the link in the title above to access the list of substances by their Premanufacture Notice registry number (PMN). The EPA is proposing the results of the technology review conducted in accordance with the CAA for the NESHAP for Paint Stripping and Miscellaneous Surface Coating Operations at Area Sources and proposing amendments to the NESHAP. The EPA is proposing no changes to the standards as a result of the technology review. The EPA is proposing to amend provisions regarding electronic reporting; make miscellaneous clarifying and technical corrections; simplify the petition for exemption process; and clarify requirements addressing emissions during periods of SSM. Comments must be received on or before 3 January 2022.
The European Commission has published a regulation restricting N,N-dimethylformamide (DMF) – an aprotic solvent used in many industrial applications in the EU. This decision follows the proposal of the Italian authorities and the opinion of ECHA’s scientific committees.
New conclusions documents are now available for:
- tris(methylphenyl) phosphate (EC 809-930-9, CAS 1330-78-5), added to the CoRAP list in 2014 and evaluated by The Netherlands;
- 2,2′-iminodiethanol (EC 203-868-0, CAS 111-42-2), added to the CoRAP list in 2012 and evaluated by Germany.
Safety Share
According to Economist Impact, Canada has edged higher in country rankings for food safety and has surpassed the United States in the Regional rankings.
Given the risks, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has measures in place to help verify that the produce you buy and eat is safe. These include conducting additional testing, verifying compliance of importers, and implementing additional temporary measures for importing romaine lettuce.
(Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety) Using consumer chemicals in the workplace isn’t the same as using them at home. Prolonged and routine exposure presents health risks and hazards to workers when using these products as part of their job. To keep them safe and minimize risk when using consumer chemicals, employers need to provide them with education and training.
Raise the issue of COVID-19 and impairment, and our minds may go in multiple directions. Increased substance use from isolation and stress, for one; extreme fatigue from overwork for another. But these are just two forms of impairment.
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) is launching a new annual three-day Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative (HTAI) early next year in Canada and the U.S., corresponding with each country’s Human Trafficking Awareness Day. In the U.S., the initiative will start on U.S. Human Trafficking Awareness Day, which is Jan. 11, to Jan. 13. In Canada, it will start on Canada’s Human Trafficking Awareness Day, which is Feb. 22, to Feb. 24.
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