Canada Introduces Plan to Assess and Manage Key Substances under Modernized Environmental Protection Act

On October 4, 2024, the Government of Canada took another important step to protect public health and the environment with the introduction of the Proposed Plan of Priorities under the Canadian...

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New Metric CHREL Assesses Cumulative Health Risk from Chemical Exposure in Canadian Population

A recent study by Health Canada introduced a new metric called Cumulative Health Risk from Exposure Load (CHREL), which provides insight into the cumulative health risks posed by multiple chemical exposures....

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Canada Advances Environmental Protection with CEPA Modernization: Key Initiatives for a Healthier Future

The Government of Canada is moving forward with the modernization of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA), a critical step in protecting the environment and public health. This modernization emphasizes...

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Canada Gathers Feedback on Right to a Healthy Environment under Modernized CEPA: Key Insights from Public Consultation

The Government of Canada has been actively engaging with stakeholders across the country to shape the implementation framework for the right to a healthy environment under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act,...

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Government of Canada to Implement Regulations on Benzene Emissions in Sarnia Ontario

The Department of the Environment, under the authority of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, has issued a notice regarding the upcoming implementation of regulations to address benzene emissions from petrochemical...

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CGSB Launches Consultation on Updated Safety Standard for Transporting Dangerous Goods

The Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB) has announced a 60-day consultation period for its draft updated Safety Standard CAN/CGSB-43.150. This standard covers the design, manufacture and use of UN standardized packaging...

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Canadian Government Issues Conditional Permit for Octanamide N-Hydroxy- with Strict Use Restrictions Due to Toxicity Concerns

According to the Canada Gazette of August 24, 2024, the Canadian Government has issued a conditional permit for the manufacture or import of octanamide, N-hydroxy- following concerns about its potential toxicity....

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Canada Sets New Drinking Water Target for PFAS under CEPA

On August 10, 2024, Canada announced a new target for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) of 1999,. This action is part...

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Government of Canada Publishes Notice on to Amend the Domestic Substances List Under CEPA

On August 10, 2024, the Government of Canada,, announced plans to amend the Domestic Substances List under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) of 1999 by unmasking the identities of 198...

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Canada Amends Domestic Substances List to Enhance Environmental Protection and Public Health

On July 15, 2024, the Canadian Government introduced Order 2024-87-23-01, a significant amendment to the Domestic Substances List (DSL) under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA). This move targets three...

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