Nexreg releases regulatory news educating organizations on the changes in regulations, and how to keep their industrial and consumer products compliant.
On June 30, 2016, Brazil was the first Latin American country that has made an effort to develop chemicals legislation. The Brazilian Ministry of Environment asked for public comment about a draft legislation that will monitor, evaluate, and control the use of industrial chemicals both produced and imported into the country. Modelled closely […]
India’s parliamentary committee is looking to overhaul the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, an Act that has been implemented since 1940. The committee believes that although the government could amend the Act that is already in place, a complete revamp would help to align India with the best global practices when it comes to, […]
There have been 32 administrative changes to Canada’s Consumer Products Regulations that come under the Canadian Consumer Product Safety Act. The modifications to the Consumer Products Act include: Housekeeping revisions, to modernize the regulations and update static references. Modifications to address concerns about inconsistencies between the English and French versions […]
There have been 32 administrative changes to Canada’s Consumer Products Regulations that come under the Canadian Consumer Product Safety Act. The modifications to the Consumer Products Act include: • Housekeeping revisions, to modernize the regulations and update static references. • Modifications to address concerns about inconsistencies between the English and French versions of certain regulations. […]
Plastic Microbeads that are < 5mm in size have been added to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act- which is the countries list of toxic substances. The Canadian Government stated that they intend to prohibit the import, manufacture, and sale of the microbeads that are found in a variety of consumer products, such as […]
In Canada, the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS 2015) requirements are in the Hazardous Product Act (HPA), and the new Hazardous Products Regulations (HPR). There have been some recent regulatory changes to WHMIS 1988 as both HPA modifications and the new HPR come into force. Hazard […]
In September 2015, Health Canada ordered Alberta’s Orange TKO Industries Inc. to recall and stop the sale of the “Orange TKO Super Concentrated All Purpose Cleaner”. The company sold the product with labels that weren’t compliant with the Consumer Chemicals and Containers Regulations, 2001 (CCCR) (SOR /2001-269), sections 22 and 23, and subsections 24(1)(c), […]
Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) must contain the following: – An identification that includes the product identifier, distributer or manufacturer name. – The manufacturers, identifier of distributers, address, phone number, emergency phone number, the recommended use, and the restrictions of use. – The hazard identification, which includes all hazards regarding the chemical with […]
Safety Data Sheets, commonly known simply as SDSs, are detailed bulletins prepared by a manufacturer or importer of a chemical. The information on SDSs help aid the selection of safe products and prepares both employers and employees how to respond effectively to the daily exposure of the chemicals, as well as emergency situations. […]
After months of negotiations, Canada Post has given a 72-hour lockout notice, with the result of a potential work stoppage beginning Friday July 8th, 2016. The lock out comes after both Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW), failed to reach an agreement. If there are no agreements made by […]
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