Canada Moves to Phase Out PFAS in Firefighting Foams
Oct-08-2025
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, 2025, Environment and...
Read MoreCanada Proposes Stricter Controls on Precursor Chemicals and Pill-Making Equipment to Curb Fentanyl Crisis
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 designated devices such...
Read MoreCanada’s New Biocides Regulations Now in Force: A Unified Framework for Surface Disinfectants and Sanitizers
Jun-13-2025
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—collectively referred to as biocides....
Read MoreCanada Applies SNAc Provisions to Trixylyl Phosphate to Limit New Uses
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 undertaking any new...
Read MoreTransport Canada Publishes New Standard for Dangerous Goods Containers
Apr-29-2025
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, titled “Design, Manufacture and...
Read MoreCanada takes action on PFAS chemicals
On March 5, 2025 the Canadian government took a significant step to address the risks posed by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often referred to as "forever chemicals". These substances, widely...
Read MoreCanada Modifies the Cosmetic Notification System From 2025
Apr-03-2025
In March 2025, Health Canada updated its "Notification of Cosmetics: Guide for Cosmetic Notifications" to introduce new notification and labelling requirements that will apply in 2025 and 2026. The Guide provides...
Read MoreHealth Canada Explains the Moiety Approach in Chemical Risk Assessment under CEPA
Mar-25-2025
On March 5, 2025, as part of its ongoing commitment to transparent chemical safety practices, Health Canada has published a detailed fact sheet explaining the moiety approach - a scientific methodology...
Read MoreCanada Updates Domestic Substances List: SNAc Provisions Now Apply to AEEA Under CEPA SOR/2025-17
Mar-25-2025
On February 5, 2025, the Government of Canada registered SOR/2025-17, officially amending the Domestic Substances List (DSL) under subsection 87(3) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA). This amendment, entitled...
Read MoreCanada Proposes CEPA Schedule 1 Listing for Boric Acid and Benzothiazoles Following Updated Risk Assessments
Mar-25-2025
On March 8, 2025, the Government of Canada published two regulatory proposals in the Canada Gazette to list boric acid, its salts and precursors, as well as certain substances in the...
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