Regulations prohibiting certain toxic substances, 2022 Canadian Gazette

Regulations prohibiting certain toxic substances,20222019 Canadian Gazette, Part I,156Volume,20Number

The proposed Prohibiting Certain Toxic Substances Ordinance 2022 is published inCanadian Gazette, Part 1, Vol. 156, No. 20, released on May 14, 2022 and opens for a 75-day public review period as of July 28, 2022.

The regulations include banning lists of toxic substances and authorized activities related to them.

• Banned substances include hexachlorobenzene, polychlorinated biphenyl, perfluorooctanoic acid, etc.
• Authorized activities may include the use, sale or import of certain products under certain conditions.
• This Regulations outlines the deadline for license applications, the conditions for authorization activities, and the requirements for labeling and disposal.

Schedule 1 - Disable Toxic Substances and Authorized Activities

• Schedule 1 of the Regulations provides a detailed list of banned toxic substances, products containing these substances, authorized activities, conditions and deadlines for application of licenses.
• It covers a wide range of substances including polybrominated biphenyls, alkanes chlorides and various perfluorochemicals.
• This schedule sets the conditions for each authorization activity and outlines the compliance schedule.

Schedule 2 - Information required for laboratory use

• Schedule 2 of the regulation deals with the use of certain toxic substances in the laboratory for analysis, scientific research or as a standard for laboratory analysis.
• It includes information about the lab, the toxic substances used, the expected lifespan, the quantity used, recommended and practical use, and the concentration of toxic substances in the product.

Schedule 3 - Occasional occurrence

• Schedule 3 involves the accidental existence of certain toxic substances.
• It specifies the total concentration limit for a specific substance that may be present in a manufactured article or product.
• This timeline helps manage and control the unexpected presence of toxic substances.

Schedule 4 - Information required for license application

• Schedule 4 outlines the information required to apply for a license or update a license.
• It includes the applicant's details, the quantity of toxic substances, proposed uses, alternative substances, environmental protection measures and implementation plans.

The Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Ordinance 2022, published Part I, Volume 156, No. 20 of the Canadian Gazette, plays a vital role in protecting human health and the environment.

By limiting and controlling the use of toxic substances, these regulations help build a cleaner and safer Canada.

Compliance with these regulations is crucial for organizations and individuals involved in activities related to listed toxic substances.

As a product producer, what is the difference between it and the EU?

1. Dechlorane plus footnote(DP):1,4:7,10-xylene dibenzo[a,e]Cyclooctene, 1,2,3,4,7,8,9,10,13,13,14,14-Dodecyl chloride-1, 4,4a,5,6,6a,7,10,10a,11,12,12a-100 Hydrogen-,Molecular formulaC18H12Cl12
   
   
2. Decabromodiphenylethane(DBDPE):benzene,1,1′-(1,2-Ethane diylene)pair[2,3,4,5,6-Pentabromide-,Molecular formulaC14H4Br10

 

Ahmed Sakr

Product Compliance Consultant

ComplyMarket UG (haftungsbeschraenkt)