Spotlight on Regulatory Updates
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Canadian New Substance Notifications
The data requirements for these notifications range from simple characterisation to physicochemical, human health and ecotoxicological data. Data requirements are determined based on substance type, volume being imported and whether the substance is listed on the Canadian Domestic Substance List (DSL) or the Non-Domestic Substance List (NDSL). Supplemental data may be requested by the Canadian...
Canada Implements GHS
On February 11th 2015, Canada finally published its version of the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) for classification and labelling of workplace chemicals referred to as WHMIS 2015; this was achieved by amending the Hazardous Products Act with new regulations, the Hazardous Products Regulations (HPR). The new regulations repeal and replace WHMIS 1998, or the Controlled...
Canada publishes draft GHS Regulations: Mirrors US implementation
The Canadian Government has published new draft regulations that will implement GHS in Canada. The public has been given an opportunity to submit comments on the proposed amendments until by September 8, 2014. • The new regulations will implement the fifth revision of GHS which was released in 2013. • The current regulations will be...