Canada 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...
Read MoreCanada 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...
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