New conditions for cosmetic ingredients in Canada

On 11 March 2023 the Canadian Government announced new ministerial conditions on the manufacture and import of the cosmetic and coating ingredient of 1-propanaminium, n-(3-aminopropyl)-2-hydroxy-n,n-dimethyl-3-sulfo-, n-(C12-18 and C18-unsatd. acyl) derivatives, inner...

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Canada: 4 Substances removed from CEPA's toxic list under section 64

The Canadian government has announced that four ethers have been cleared from the toxic list under section 64 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA 1999). These four4 substances are used...

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Canada finalizes an update to hazardous communication rules

On 4 January 2023, Health Canada published the finalized version of an update to the Hazardous Products Regulations (HPR). This update was postponed earlier in 2022 because the Canadian government aimed...

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Canadian government proposes three options on how to comply with VOC limits.

The Canadian government has unveiled three options for businesses to comply with the country's VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) limits for household goods. These regulations, which establish concentration limits in around 130...

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New proposal on the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations TDGR.

The Transport department of Canada has announced that they are planning to pass a proposal to the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (TDGR). This proposal would align the Canadian regulation with...

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The Bill S5 to amend the Canadian Environmental Protection Act CEPA 1999.

The Bill S5 was voted unanimously by Canada's House of Commons to be sent to the environment and Sustainable Development (Envi) committee. The Bill S5 is going to be amended to...

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Canada introduces a new safety standard for ton containers used for the transportation of hazardous materials

The Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB) has issued a draft safety standard on ton containers for the transport of dangerous goods, with the consultation open until 24 October. A ton container...

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Canada proposes to add Solvent Violet 13 to the list of toxic substances

The Canadian government has proposed adding Solvent Violet 13 to the country’s list of toxic substances under Schedule 1 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA), which is likely to trigger...

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Canada requires new uses of the paint additive calcium 2-ethyl hexanoate

On 17 august 2022, the government of Canada (published in the Canada Gazette) issued notification requirements for some new uses of the paint additive calcium 2-ethyl hexanoate. In 2018, Canada came...

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Canada published the Final Screening Assessment of silver and its components

On 26th of august 2022, the Canadian government published the final screening assessment of silver and its components under Canada Gazette. Based on the substance addressed in the third phase of...

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