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Key Differences Between Canada’s Hazardous Products Regulations and the U.S. Hazard Communication Standard

Nov-25-2024 GHS Hazardous chemicals Labelling Safety data sheets (SDSs) Canada USA Hazardous Products Regulations HPR Hazardous Products Act HPA U.S. Hazard Communication Standard HCS

The governments of Canada and the United States use different regulatory frameworks for managing hazardous products in the workplace. Canada’s Hazardous Products Regulations (HPR) under the Hazardou...

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Canada Proposes 2024 Amendments to Domestic Substances List: Public Input Wanted on Significant New Activity Provisions

Nov-25-2024 CEPA Environment Product registration/ notification Canada DSL SNAc human health

On November 9, 2024, the Government of Canada announced a proposed amendment to the Domestic Substances List (DSL) under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA) to apply Significant New...

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Canada Introduces CEPA Watch List to Monitor Substances of Potential Concern

Oct-24-2024 CEPA Environment Toxic substances Canada Bill S-5 human health

On October 4, 2024, Canada released a draft plan for the Watch List under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA). The Watch List will monitor substances that are potentially harmful to human...

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New Metric CHREL Assesses Cumulative Health Risk from Chemical Exposure in Canadian Population

Oct-21-2024 Hazardous chemicals Canada Public Health toxicology

A recent study by Health Canada introduced a new metric called Cumulative Health Risk from Exposure Load (CHREL), which provides insight into the cumulative health risks posed by multiple chemical exp...

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Canada Advances Environmental Protection with CEPA Modernization: Key Initiatives for a Healthier Future

Oct-21-2024 Animal testing CEPA Environment Hazardous chemicals PFAS Public Consultation Canada Bill S-5

The Government of Canada is moving forward with the modernization of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA), a critical step in protecting the environment and public health. This moder...

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Canada Introduces Plan to Assess and Manage Key Substances under Modernized Environmental Protection Act

Oct-21-2024 Animal testing CEPA Consultation Environment Hazardous chemicals Canada Bill S-5

On October 4, 2024, the Government of Canada took another important step to protect public health and the environment with the introduction of the Proposed Plan of Priorities under the Canadian Enviro...

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Canada Gathers Feedback on Right to a Healthy Environment under Modernized CEPA: Key Insights from Public Consultation

Oct-17-2024 CEPA Consultation Environment Canada Bill S-5

The Government of Canada has been actively engaging with stakeholders across the country to shape the implementation framework for the right to a healthy environment under the Canadian Environmental P...

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