The proposed Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2022, would further restrict the manufacture, use, sale, and import of the following three groups of oil and water repellents:
Canada
Concerned about the failure of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) to reduce emissions of toxic substances to the environment, multiple environmental groups are urging a Canadian Parliamentary committee to support key recommendations…
This substance was identified for action under the Chemicals Management Plan (CMP).
On October 14, 2022, safety measurements and evaluation was performed for dichloromethane (also known as methylene chloride, or DCM) by the Canadian authorities, exposures to which have been suspected to pose a risk to human health.
Solvent Violet 13 (used for dyeing hydrocarbon products like solvents and petrol, thermoplastics, synthetic resins, e.g.
Health Canada has issued warning against use of certain hand sanitizers which may pose health risks.
Screening assessment of Silver and its compounds (like Silver nitrate, Silver chloride, Silver bromide, Silver sulfate, Silver oxide and Silver sulfide) was conducted by environment and health authorities in Canada.
After conducting screening assessment of calcium 2-ethylhexanoate as per provisions in Canada's Chemicals Management Plan (CMP), it was concluded that calcium 2-ethylhexanoate has properties of concern that could lead to a risk to human health if…