Canada’s new strategy on animal testing

Canada's health and environment ministries, namely Health Canada (HC) and Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), are actively seeking public input as they embark on the development of a comprehensive strategy...

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Canada Announces New Measures to Combat Toxic Substances in Sealant Products

On 18 November 2023, in a significant move to safeguard both the environment and public health, the Government of Canada unveiled the Certain Products Containing Toxic Substances Regulations. This initiative is...

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Canada Announces New Measures to Combat Toxic Substances in Sealant Products

On 18 November, in a significant move to protect both the environment and public health, the Government of Canada unveiled the Certain Products Containing Toxic Substances Regulations. This groundbreaking initiative is...

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Canadian Health and Environment Ministries Assess 13 Titanium-Based Substances: Findings and Implications.

The Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA), under its vigilant section 68, recently underwent a comprehensive assessment by the Environment Ministry and the Health Ministry. This review focused on a group...

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Health Canada Releases Crucial Hazardous Substance Assessments

In a move to enhance public safety, Health Canada has recently released information on six Hazardous Substance Assessments (HSAs). These assessments, fundamental for suppliers of hazardous products under the Hazardous Products...

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Health Canada Extends Comment Period for Proposed Hazardous Substance Disclosure Rules

Health Canada has extended the comment period for stakeholders to provide feedback on the proposed disclosure requirements for hazardous substances found in household chemical products such as cleaners and lubricants. This...

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Health Canada Proposes New Maximum Residue Limit for Pydiflumetofen and Difenoconazole

On 14 September 2023, Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) submitted a proposal under the Pest Control Products Act to review an application to expand the permissible use of the...

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Canada Takes Next Steps Towards Sustainable Pesticide Management: Government Announces Key Measures

The Government of Canada, led by the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), and the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister...

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Canadian Government to Amend Domestic Substances List for Polymer Notification Requirements

On the 16 September 2023, the Canadian government announced its intentions to make significant amendments to the Domestic Substances List (DSL), affecting 145 polymers by introducing new chemical notification requirements. The...

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Government of Canada Announces Delay in Publication of Toxic Substances Regulations

In a recent update, the Government of Canada has informed WTO Members about a delay in the release of the final "Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2022." Originally slated for...

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