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Canada’s Federal Plastics Registry: Reporting Obligations, Phased Implementation, and National Scope

Oct-10-2025 Circular economy Packaging Canadian Environmental Protection Act CEPA Canada Federal Plastics Registry FPR Section 46 Notice Plastic Waste Producer Responsibility Zero Plastic Waste Environmental Reporting

Established under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA), the Federal Plastics Registry (FPR), is a central element in Canada’s efforts to reduce plastic waste and promote a circul...

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Canada Finalizes Assessment on Phosphoric Acid Derivatives Group

Oct-08-2025 SNAc Significant New Activity Regulatory Updates Canada Environmental Protection Act CEPA Phosphoric Acid Derivatives Trixylyl Phosphate Domestic Substances List DSL DSL Amendment

zThe Government of Canada has released an update on the Phosphoric Acid Derivatives Group, a set of substances assessed under the Chemicals Management Plan (CMP). The latest publication provides th...

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Canada Moves to Phase Out PFAS in Firefighting Foams

Oct-08-2025 PFAS Risk management Firefighting foams Environmental Protection Canada Environmental Protection Act CEPA Per and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Aqueous Film Forming Foams AFFF Forever Chemicals

The Government of Canada has taken a significant step toward addressing the risks posed by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly known as “forever chemicals.” On September 26, 202...

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Canada Proposes Stricter Controls on Precursor Chemicals and Pill-Making Equipment to Curb Fentanyl Crisis

Jul-14-2025 Chemical supply-chain Public Health

In an effort to combat Canada’s growing opioid crisis, Health Canada under the Government of Canada, has proposed significant regulatory changes to tighten controls over precursor chemicals and desi...

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Canada’s New Biocides Regulations Now in Force: A Unified Framework for Surface Disinfectants and Sanitizers

Jun-13-2025 Biocides disinfectants Regulatory Compliance Canada Biocides Regulations Natural and Non-prescription Health Products Directorate NNHPD

On May 31, 2025, Canada’s Biocides Regulations under the Food and Drugs Act officially entered into force, establishing a single regulatory framework for surface disinfectants and sanitizers—colle...

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Canada Applies SNAc Provisions to Trixylyl Phosphate to Limit New Uses

May-13-2025 Active ingredient Canada

On March 26, 2025, Canada amended the Domestic Substances List to apply Significant New Activity (SNAc) provisions to trixylyl phosphate (CAS RN 25155-23-1). This requires prior notification before un...

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Transport Canada Publishes New Standard for Dangerous Goods Containers

Apr-29-2025 Transport Canada Dangerous Goods Containers Transport of Dangerous Goods Regulations TDGR UN Standardized Containers CGSB Standards

Transport Canada has announced the publication of a new edition of its key packaging standard for dangerous goods.  Developed by the Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB), CAN/CGSB-43.150-2025, tit...

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