Aug. 5 – Canada: Significant New Activity Notice – Alkanoic acid

From the Canada Gazette:

1. In relation to the substance Alkanoic acid, dihydroxy-,2-alkyl esters, a significant new activity is

(a) manufacturing it in Canada in any quantity; or

(b) importing, distributing, using or selling it in Canada, in any quantity, for any activity other than for use as a lubricant additive for engine oils.

2. A person that proposes a significant new activity set out in this Notice for this substance shall provide to the Minister of the Environment, at least 90 days prior to the commencement of the proposed significant new activity, the following information:

(a) a description of the proposed significant new activity in relation to the substance;

(b) the information specified in Schedule 4 of the New Substances Notification Regulations (Chemicals and Polymers);

(c) the information specified in item 8 of Schedule 5 to those Regulations;

(d) the information specified in item 11 of Schedule 6 to those Regulations; and

(e) where the proposed significant new activity in relation to the substance would lead to direct, repeated or prolonged human exposure, the information specified in item 10 of Schedule 6 to those Regulations.

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