Apr-10-2026
The Government of Canada has officially added 2-ethylhexyl 2-ethylhexanoate (CAS No. 7425-14-1) to Part 2 of Schedule 1 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA). The Order (SOR/2026-47) was registered...
Read MoreMar-27-2026
The Government of Canada has published a comprehensive framework for the risk assessment of manufactured nanomaterials under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA). The framework was developed by Health Canada...
Read MoreMar-18-2026
On 11 March 2026, the Government of Canada published an Order (SOR/2026-38) in the Canada Gazette, introducing new regulatory amendments to strengthen control over key chemicals used in the illicit production...
Read MoreFeb-28-2026
In February 2026, Health Canada announced a series of cosmetic product recalls, highlighting concerns about prohibited and hazardous substances in consumer products. The recalls affect several personal care items, including lip...
Read MoreFeb-28-2026
The Government of Canada has amended Schedule 3 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA) through Order SOR/2026-28, which updates the export controls on hazardous substances. Published on February 25,...
Read MoreFeb-28-2026
As part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen chemical risk oversight, the Canadian government has introduced new Significant New Activity (SNAc) notification requirements for several substances under the Chemicals Management Plan...
Read MoreFeb-13-2026
On 15 January 2026, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced a four-month extension to the transition periods under the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS). This shifts the U.S. compliance deadline for hazardous mixtures from 19...
Read MoreFeb-13-2026
On 15 January 2026, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced a four-month extension to the transition periods under the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS). This shifts the U.S. compliance deadline for hazardous mixtures from 19...
Read MoreJan-20-2026
The Canadian government has announced new regulatory restrictions on the flame retardants Dechlorane Plus (DP) and Decabromodiphenyl Ethane (DBDPE) under the Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2025 (PCTSR 2025). These regulations are established under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA) and they will enter...
Read MoreNov-20-2025
On 30 October 2025, Health Canada released a centralized online index of Product Safety Laboratory (PSL) test methods, which helps industry assess the safety and compliance of consumer products and cosmetics....
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