Health Canada proposes restrictions on six essential oils used in personal care products
On February 3, 2024, the Canadian government published a draft assessment to restrict the use of six essential oils in personal care products. A notice summarizing the scientific considerations of the...
Read MoreModernizing Canada's Environmental Protection: The Journey of Bill S-5
This period is dedicated to overhauling the nation’s approach to chemical management and embedding a groundbreaking right to a healthy environment within the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA). This legislative development...
Read MoreCanadian Food Inspection Agency Proposes Interim Standard to Address PFAS Contamination in Municipal Biosolids Used as Fertilizers
On February 5, 2024, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of an interim standard for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in municipal biosolids imported or...
Read MoreProposed Measures to Reduce Potential Environmental Harm for four substituted phenols
In accordance with the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA), the Government of Canada is actively engaged in the comprehensive evaluation of substances to assess their potential risks to human health...
Read MoreCanada’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...
Read MoreCanada 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...
Read MoreCanada 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...
Read MoreCanadian 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...
Read MoreHealth 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...
Read MoreHealth 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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