Chemicals Management Plan (Canada)
Canada's programme for assessing and managing chemical substances, including risk assessment, risk management, and monitoring of priority substances.
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Canada Amends Non‑Domestic Substances List (Order 2026-66-01-02)
Canada updated the Non-Domestic Substances List (NDSL) on April 4, 2026, adding a significant number of substances to Part I. This listing streamlines notification and assessment requirements for importers and manufacturers, facilitating easier market access for these substances compared to those not on any Canadian inventory.
CanadaCanada Plans Sunsetting of Chemicals Management Plan Funding
Canada’s 2026–27 Departmental Plan signals the sunsetting of dedicated Chemicals Management Plan (CMP) funding, transitioning activities into broader departmental operations. Businesses should anticipate potential delays in risk assessments and regulatory updates as resource constraints may force a reprioritization of chemical management activities.
CanadaCanada PMRA Opens Consultation on Cholecalciferol Rodent Baits (PRD2026-06)
Health Canada is consulting on the proposed registration of cholecalciferol-based rodenticides for commercial and domestic use through April 2026. Future market access will require compliance with strict risk-mitigation standards, specifically mandatory tamper-resistant bait stations and enhanced user-safety labeling.
CanadaCanada Updates Harmonized Substance Function and Application Codes for Reporting
Canada has updated its harmonized substance function and application codes for CEPA reporting to align with international OECD standards. Companies must update internal data mapping and reporting templates to ensure compliance with future mandatory information-gathering notices and New Substances Notifications.
CanadaCanada Grants CEPA Waivers of Information Requirements for Certain Living Organism Notifications
Canada has granted information waivers to 15 companies for new living organism notifications, exempting them from specific ecotoxicity and pathogenicity testing. This reflects the continued use of regulatory flexibility to streamline market access for biotechnology and pharmaceutical innovations under CEPA.
CanadaCanada: Waivers Granted for Certain New-Substance Information Requirements Under CEPA 1999
Canada has issued case-by-case waivers for specific new-substance data requirements, exempting notified substances from certain toxicity and physical-chemical testing. This demonstrates the continued application of regulatory flexibility for market entrants, allowing for reduced compliance costs when specific data is deemed unnecessary for risk assessment.
CanadaCanada: Order 2026-87-03-02 Removes Three Entries From the Non-Domestic Substances List
Canada has removed three substances from the Non-Domestic Substances List (NDSL) to facilitate their addition to the Domestic Substances List (DSL). This transition reduces regulatory notification burdens for manufacturers and importers, signaling a shift to a less restrictive compliance regime for these specific chemicals.
CanadaCanada Adds 2-Ethylhexyl 2-Ethylhexanoate to Part 2 of Schedule 1 to CEPA 1999 (SOR/2026-47)
Canada added 2-ethylhexyl 2-ethylhexanoate to Part 2 of Schedule 1 of CEPA as a toxic substance on March 13, 2026. This designation mandates the development of future risk management instruments prioritizing pollution prevention, signaling potential upcoming restrictions for manufacturers and importers.
CanadaCanada Amends Domestic Substances List SNAc Requirements for 223 Substances Under CEPA 1999 (SOR/2026-43)
Canada has standardized Significant New Activity (SNAc) requirements for 223 substances on the Domestic Substances List, effective March 9, 2026. Manufacturers and importers must now provide 90-day advance notification for new activities, including specific concentration thresholds for consumer products and cosmetics.
CanadaCanada Announces Intent to Continue Federal Plastics Registry Reporting for 2027–2029
Canada has announced its intent to extend Federal Plastics Registry reporting requirements through 2029, signaling a long-term commitment to mandatory data collection on plastic resins and products. Businesses should prepare for sustained reporting obligations and potential scope expansions, necessitating robust internal data tracking systems to manage evolving circular economy and waste management disclosures.
CanadaCanada Issues CEPA Ministerial Condition No. 22313 For Phenol, Methylstyrenated (CAS 68512-30-1)
Canada has implemented Ministerial Condition No. 22313, restricting the use of phenol, methylstyrenated (CAS 68512-30-1) to specific adhesive applications under CEPA. Businesses must implement rigorous tracking of volumes and disposal methods, while ensuring downstream users formally commit to these restricted use conditions.
CanadaCanada PMRA Opens Consultation on Etofenprox Premise Sprays (PRD2026-04)
Health Canada is proposing the registration of etofenprox-based premise sprays for structural pest control, with a consultation period ending April 11, 2026. This registration would expand the available biocidal toolkit for facility managers and transport operators, contingent on final health and environmental risk validations.
CanadaCanada Adopts Order Adding Five Fentanyl Precursors to Schedule VI of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (SOR/2026-38)
Canada is formalizing permanent controls for five fentanyl precursors under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, effective April 12, 2026. Impacted businesses must transition from temporary exemptions to full licensing and registration to ensure continued legal handling and supply chain compliance.
CanadaCanada ECCC Hosts Technical Meeting on Decontamination of Firefighting Systems
Environment and Climate Change Canada is convening technical experts to discuss decontamination protocols for transitioning firefighting systems away from PFAS-containing foams. This engagement signals an intensifying focus on remediation and legacy contamination management as Canada moves toward stricter risk management for PFAS in firefighting applications.
CanadaCanada Issues Significant New Activity Notice No. 22294 for Stannate Nanomaterial (CAS 12027-96-2)
Canada has implemented Significant New Activity (SNAc) Notice No. 22294 for Stannate (CAS 12027-96-2), effective March 7, 2026. Manufacturers must now submit detailed notifications before using the substance as a nanomaterial or in aerosolized consumer products, signaling heightened regulatory scrutiny of inhalation and nano-scale risks.
CanadaCanada PMRA Consults on 0.2 ppm Acynonapyr MRL for Pome Fruits (PMRL2026-05)
Health Canada is proposing a new 0.2 ppm maximum residue limit (MRL) for the pesticide acynonapyr in pome fruits, with a consultation period ending May 12, 2026. The move creates a specific Canadian standard where no US or Codex equivalents currently exist, requiring food exporters to monitor for potential regulatory divergence.
CanadaCanada Health Canada Clarifies Optional Fragrance-Allergen Concentration Reporting on Cosmetic Notification Form
Health Canada will transition to optional concentration reporting for fragrance allergens in cosmetic notifications starting April 2026. While administrative burdens are reduced, companies must maintain rigorous internal tracking to meet ongoing labeling obligations and specific ingredient restrictions.
CanadaCanada Publishes Framework for Risk Assessment of Manufactured Nanomaterials Under CEPA
Canada published a formal risk assessment framework for manufactured nanomaterials under CEPA in March 2026. This defines the methodology for future substance evaluations, requiring manufacturers to align data characterization and exposure scenarios with new regulatory expectations.
CanadaCanada Gazette Erratum Corrects CEPA Significant New Activity Notice Number to 22299
Canada has issued an administrative correction to the reference number of Significant New Activity (SNAc) Notice No. 22299 under CEPA. This update is purely clerical and does not alter substantive compliance obligations, notification thresholds, or regulatory timelines.
CanadaCanada: CELA Responds to Proposed Amendments to Sulphur in Gasoline Regulations
Canada has proposed extending the temporary sulphur compliance unit (SCU) trading system for gasoline through the 2026–2030 period. This extension provides continued operational flexibility for fuel suppliers to manage compliance costs while the government evaluates a permanent long-term trading framework.
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