Canada Introduces New SNAc Notification Requirements for Cyclohexylamine, 2-Ethylhexyl 2-Ethylhexanoate, and Related Substances
Feb-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 MoreCanada–U.S. Hazard Communication Alignment: Compliance Promotion Extended Following U.S. HCS Deadline Change
Feb-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 MoreCanada–U.S. Hazard Communication Alignment: Compliance Promotion Extended Following U.S. HCS Deadline Change
Feb-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 MoreCanada Expands Toxic Substance Controls to Flame Retardants DP and DBDPE Under PCTSR 2025
Jan-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 MoreCanada Centralizes Access to Product Safety Test Methods in New PSL Index
Nov-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....
Read MoreCanada Releases Updated Risk Characterization and Risk Management Scopes for Flame Retardants Group
Nov-27-2025
The Government of Canada has published new human health risk characterization documents and updated risk management scopes for key substances in the Flame Retardants Group, as part of ongoing assessments under...
Read MoreCanada Releases Final Screening Assessment for Selected C3–C5 Alcohols Group
Nov-27-2025
The Government of Canada has published the final screening assessment for the Selected C3–C5 Alcohols Group under the third phase of the Chemicals Management Plan (CMP). The announcement was made on...
Read MoreCanada Publishes Final Screening Assessment and Proposed Risk Management for Decenes Group
Nov-27-2025
On 22 November 2025, the Government of Canada published the final screening assessment for two industrial chemicals known as the Decenes Group, as part of the third phase of the Chemicals...
Read MoreCanada’s Federal Plastics Registry: Reporting Obligations, Phased Implementation, and National Scope
Oct-10-2025
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 circular economy. Administered...
Read MoreCanada Finalizes Assessment on Phosphoric Acid Derivatives Group
Oct-08-2025
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 the final...
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