1 September 2018 marks the Canadian WHMIS 2015 deadline for distributors. This means that manufacturers, importers, and distributors of hazardous chemical products in Canada must now comply with the requirements of the Hazardous Products Regulations (HPR). During the transition phase, distributors were able to comply with the requirements of either WHMIS 1988 or WHMIS 2015. […]
The Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) was introduced in 1999 and came into force on March 31, 2000. The main purpose of this Act is to protect the environment and human health and contribute to sustainable development through pollution prevention. In March 2016, a comprehensive review of CEPA was initiated by the Standing Committee […]
What’s Happening in South Korea? With so many changes happening in South Korea, it can be hard to keep up. Here is a brief outline of the most recent changes: 1. Restricted Chemical Substances List Update As of May 8, 2018, the Ministry of Environment (MOE) is consulting on the addition of […]
As of May 31st, 2018, the deadline to submit a registration for existing (phase-in) substances manufactured or imported at above one tonne per year as passed. If this registration obligation applies to your company, and have not completed your submission, as of June 1, you can no longer manufacture or import your substance legally into […]
Taiwan has become the latest country to ban the use of microbeads in cosmetic products such as shampoo, shower gel, facial cleanser, soap, toothpaste and scrubbing cream. This ban has come into effect as of July 1, 2018. Companies found to be selling the listed products containing microbeads may be subjected to a fine […]
On June 28, 2018, Health Canada hosted a webinar for the Vaping industry on regulatory requirements under the CCPSA. The day prior was the French session. In these webinars, Health Canada discussed the requirements for vaping products and vaping liquids under the Tobacco and Vaping Products Act (TVPA), Food and Drugs Act (FDA), and Canada […]
The restriction for the use of Methanol in windscreen washing or defrosting fluids has been extended to May 9, 2019. The original deadline was May 9, 2018 but has now been delayed one year. The revised entry in Annex XVII of REACH states that ‘Methanol shall not be placed on the market to the […]
Notification of Guidance Concerning the Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) Program. The Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) was established under Section 612 of the Clean Air Act to identify and evaluate substitutes for ozone-depleting substances. Under this policy the EPA has established Rules which identifies substitutes that have been determined unacceptable, acceptable to use […]
As of May 31st, 2018, all companies that manufacture or import chemical substances into the EU, in the amount of one tonne or greater per year, must register the substances with the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA). This also applies to pre-registered substances being manufactured and imported that are at or above one tonne but […]
Vietnam is working on the country’s first comprehensive chemical inventory and database, aiming to be completed by 2019. With support from Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (Meti) the Vietnamese government is funding the project to develop the chemical and inventory database with an effective list of 300 and 400 chemical substances. […]