Provisions on the ban on certain toxic substances, 2022 Canada Gazette

Provisions on the ban on certain toxic substances, 2022 Canada Gazette, Part I, Volume 156, Number 20

The proposed regulations on the ban on certain poisonous substances, 2022, were published inCanada gazette, Part I, Vol. 156, No. 20, on May 14, 2022 and was open to a 75-day public commentary period, which ended on July 28, 2022.

The regulations contain a list of prohibited poisonous substances and permissible activities related to it.

• The forbidden substances include, for example, hexachlorbenzene, polychlorinated biphenyls and pearfluorocctic acid.
• The approved activities can include the use, sale or import of certain products under certain conditions.
• The regulations determine due dates for approval applications, conditions for approved activities as well as requirements for labeling and disposal.

Appendix 1 - Forbidden toxic substances and approved activities

• Appendix 1 of the regulation contains a detailed list of the forbidden toxic substances, the products they contain, the approved activities, conditions and due dates for approval applications.
• It covers a wide range of substances, including polybromized biphenyle, chlorinated alkanes and various perfect compounds.
• The schedule determines the conditions for every approved activity and describes the schedule for compliance.

Appendix 2 - required information for laboratory use

• Appendix 2 of the regulations concerns the necessary information in connection with the use of certain toxic substances in laboratories for analyzes, scientific research or as laboratory analysis standards.
• It contains information about the laboratory, the toxic substances used, the expected duration of use, the amounts used, the proposed and actual uses as well as the concentration of the toxic substances in products.

Timetable 3 - Random presence

• Appendix 3 deals with the random presence of certain toxic substances.
• It determines limit values ​​for the overall concentration of certain substances, which may be available in manufactured objects or products.
• This schedule helps with the management and control of the unintentional existence toxic substances.

Appendix 4 - required information for approval applications

• Appendix 4 describes the information that is required in an application for approval or renewal.
• It contains information on the applicant to quantities of toxic substances, proposed uses, alternative substances, environmental protection measures and implementation plans.

The regulations published in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Volume 156, number 20, for the ban on certain poisonous substances from 2022 play a decisive role in protecting human health and the environment.

By restriction and control of the use of toxic substances, these regulations contribute to a cleaner and safer Canada.

Compliance with these regulations is essential for organizations and individuals who are involved in activities related to the poisonous substances listed.

Where as the manufacturer of articles is the difference to the EU?

1. Dechloran plus footnote (dp): 1.4: 7.10-dimethanodibenzo [a, e] cyclooctene, 1,2,3,8,10,13,14,14-dodecachloro-1, 5.6.6a, 7.10.12a-doodecahydro Sum formula C18H12CL12 has
2. DecabromdiPhenylfootnote Ethan (DBDPE): Benzole, 1.1 ′-(1.2-ethandiyl) to [2,3,4,5,6-Pentabrom-, which has the sum formula C14H4BR10

 

Ahmed Sakr

Product compliance consultant

Complymarket UG (limited liability)