Regulatory
REGULATORY NEWS FOR WEEK OF JANUARY 21, 2021
Canadian Federal News
As the assessment of the Canadian market determined that the domestic production capacity of alcohol-based hand sanitizers is currently stable, as of January 15, 2021, Health Canada will cease accepting new applications for hand sanitizers through this interim measure. From this date, Health Canada will revert to the standard, pre-COVID-19, regulatory process for the manufacturing and/or importation of these products.
Companies seeking to conduct activities related to hand sanitizer products, should pursue the relevant licences for these products and related establishments.
Notification forms for hard surface disinfectants will continue to be accepted under this interim measure until the regular supply of these products stabilizes. Health Canada will monitor the supply and demand of hard surface disinfectant and hand sanitizer products in Canada and will communicate all changes regarding the market landscape, as necessary.
It is concluded that the substance do not meet any of the criteria set out in section 64 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA).
It is concluded that the substance does not meet any of the criteria set out in section 64 of CEPA.
Following the temporary suspension announced in May 2020 due to COVID-19, Global Affairs Canada has now resumed Phase II of the Review, which gives stakeholders an opportunity to provide their views on TRQ allocation and administration policy options for supply-managed products. The input received from Phase II of the consultations will inform the decisions of the Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade in developing long-term TRQ policies. The long-term allocation and administration policies of each TRQ will be published on September 1, 2021.
Some Safe Food for Canadians (SFC) licence holders will need to take action today, January 15, to ensure they renew their licence before it expires. If your licence expires, your business will no longer be permitted to conduct licensed activities in accordance with the Safe Food for Canadians Act and may be subject to enforcement actions and removal from export eligibility lists. You will then need to apply for a new licence and be issued a new licence number, which may further disrupt your business activities including the ability to request export certification.
The Canada Border Services Agency manages trade compliance with the Tariff Classification, Valuation, and Origin programs using the following 2 post-release verification processes:
- Random verifications
- Verification priorities
Other chemical products entering Canada under Heading 38.24 are prioritized for compliance verification.
Official certificate for the entry into the Union for placing on the market of highly refined chondroitin sulphate, hyaluronic acid, other hydrolysed cartilage products, chitosan, glucosamine, rennet, isinglass and amino acids intended for human consumption. (CFIA/ACIA 5889).
The purpose of this notice is to inform you that in the week of January 18, 2021, the organic import and admissibility requirements for processed products will be incorporated into AIRS, in accordance with clause 357(3) of Part 13 of the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations. This implementation will cover the remaining chapters for processed products, that is chapters 7, 8, 12, 21 and 22.
The importer/broker must confirm the possession of the certificate at the time of import in the Integrated Import Declaration (IID).
Starting 2022, importers of organic commodities for which the import requirements are included in AIRS will be required to submit a digital copy of the organic product certificate when declaring organic products online using the IID.
Recent releases by the Canadian Environmental Sustainability Indicators program. Featured indicators include air pollutant emissions and plastics in Northern Fulmar. An invitation has been extended seeking volunteers to participate in short online web study in late January and February 2021. If you are interested, please click the “Contact us” and write “Web study” in the subject heading before January 19, 2021. We are seeking participants throughout Canada.
You can now access Environment and Climate Change Canada’s 2020 Fuels Information Package on the Fuels Group’s Google Drive. This package is designed to help you determine if you or your business are subject to any of the Federal Fuels Regulations.
Canadian Provincial News
Every year, in industries all across B.C., slips, trips, and falls result in injuries to thousands of workers and can have a huge financial impact on businesses. But slips, trips, and falls are also some of the most preventable workplace incidents.
The Ensuring Safety and Cutting Red Tape Act, 2020, (Bill 47) received royal assent on December 9, 2020. The Act will amend the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Radiation Protection Act and the Workers’ Compensation Act.
Sherrard Kuzz LLP – Within this declaration of emergency, the Government introduced a stay-at-home order under the EMCPA and a regulation amending the existing “shutdown” order in place under the Reopening Ontario (A Flexible Response to COVID-19) Act, 2020 (ROA). The order and regulation are both aimed at limiting people’s mobility and reducing the number of daily contacts with those outside an immediate household, and take effect January 14, 2021.
The Ontario government is asking the people of Ontario for their ideas on how to continue to support families, workers and business during COVID-19, while positioning the province for a strong economic recovery with the launch of the 2021 Budget consultation. Visit Ontario.ca/budgetconsultation to learn how to submit your ideas by email, mail or by filling out a survey. The 2021 Budget Consultations will close on February 12, 2021.
US News
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administrator (FMCSA) today announced a new proposed pilot program for commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers to evaluate two additional options for splitting sleeper berth periods – a 6/4 split and a 5/5 split
The penalty information included in this memorandum is intended to supplement the penalties and debt collection information found in Chapter 6 of the Field Operations Manual (FOM). Tables included in this memorandum reflect penalty amounts for calendar year 2021 and correspond to adjusted penalty amounts found in Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Information Systems (OIS). OSHA updates this information annually to ensure access to current penalty information.
January 14, 2021 – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) met a major chemical safety milestone by releasing the final risk evaluation for C.I. Pigment Violet 29 (PV29) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Under TSCA, the nation’s primary chemical management law, EPA is required to evaluate the risks associated with existing chemicals in commerce using the best available science and then take action to address any unreasonable risks identified. Today’s final risk findings complete the risk evaluation process required by TSCA for PV29 and marks the completion of the risk evaluation process for all the first 10 chemicals.
January 12, 2021 – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its 2019 Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) National Analysis, which shows that EPA and companies that manage chemicals continue to make progress in preventing pollution. The report shows that between 2018 and 2019 total releases of TRI chemicals decreased by 9 percent.
January 12, 2021 – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that advances collaboration and communication on EPA’s review of new chemicals under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). This MOU provides a framework for coordination and communication between the two agencies on exposure to new chemicals in the workplace and will help achieve the agencies’ shared goal of ensuring workers are protected from potential health and environmental risks.
The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) today (January 12, 2021) put tire manufacturers on notice that California wants them to explore alternatives to using zinc, a toxic chemical that harms aquatic life and burdens waterways.
International News
A new intention has been received for glutaraldehyde (EC 203-856-5, CAS 111-30-8). Scope respiratory sensitization properties.
On 16 December 2020, the General Court issued a judgment in case T-207/18 dismissing in its entirety an action brought against ECHA’s decision to include bisphenol A in the Candidate List on the basis that it is a substance of a very high concern with endocrine-disrupting properties for the environment. The Court found that the applicant failed to demonstrate any legal or scie.
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Safety Share
Training for truck drivers should focus on the most common causes of truck-related incidents and provide truck drivers with defensive driving strategies to avoid collisions and traffic violations. They need to learn how to recognize both potential and immediate hazards and how to avoid collisions in a variety of driving conditions and environments.
Canadian Occupational Safety magazine by Maia Foulis – In North America, workplaces are generally becoming more and more conscious of mental health concerns among employees, especially amid the current pandemic.
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