The Government of Canada has issued new environmental guidelines aimed at reducing the release of hazardous chemicals used in the rubber product manufacturing sector. Published under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA), the Release Guidelines for Chemicals Used...
Read MoreThe Government of Canada has added more than 170 new substances to the Non-domestic Substances List (NDSL) through Order 2026-66-01-02, issued under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA). The order was signed by Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin on March 24, 2026, and...
Read MoreApr-10-2026
The Government of Canada has officially added 2-ethylhexyl 2-ethylhexanoate (CAS No. 7425-14-1) to Part 2 of Schedule 1 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA). The Order (SOR/2026-47) was registered...
Read MoreMar-27-2026
The Government of Canada has published a comprehensive framework for the risk assessment of manufactured nanomaterials under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA). The framework was developed by Health Canada...
Read MoreMar-18-2026
On 11 March 2026, the Government of Canada published an Order (SOR/2026-38) in the Canada Gazette, introducing new regulatory amendments to strengthen control over key chemicals used in the illicit production...
Read MoreFeb-28-2026
In February 2026, Health Canada announced a series of cosmetic product recalls, highlighting concerns about prohibited and hazardous substances in consumer products. The recalls affect several personal care items, including lip...
Read MoreFeb-28-2026
The Government of Canada has amended Schedule 3 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA) through Order SOR/2026-28, which updates the export controls on hazardous substances. Published on February 25,...
Read MoreFeb-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 MoreFeb-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 MoreFeb-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 More