Canada Centralizes Access to Product Safety Test Methods in New PSL Index
Nov-20-2025
On 30 October 2025, Health Canada released a centralized online index of Product Safety Laboratory (PSL) test methods, which helps industry assess the safety and compliance of consumer products and cosmetics....
Read MoreCanada Releases Updated Risk Characterization and Risk Management Scopes for Flame Retardants Group
Nov-27-2025
The Government of Canada has published new human health risk characterization documents and updated risk management scopes for key substances in the Flame Retardants Group, as part of ongoing assessments under...
Read MoreCanada Releases Final Screening Assessment for Selected C3–C5 Alcohols Group
Nov-27-2025
The Government of Canada has published the final screening assessment for the Selected C3–C5 Alcohols Group under the third phase of the Chemicals Management Plan (CMP). The announcement was made on...
Read MoreCanada 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...
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