On January 14, 2017, the Government of Canada published a Notice under Section 71 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA, 1999) and two mandatory surveys are required to submit to have the risk management and minimize the harm to the environment or human health posed by chemicals.

Therefore, suppliers or manufacturers should provide information of 81 chemicals that are toxic or proposed to be toxic under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999. 

To comply with the regulatory requirements by the Government of Canada, finding a reliable third-party laboratory to perform tests on product or manufactured items imported to Canada. 

NoticesScope of CoverageSubmission
Summer 2017 Notice4 parts – 31 substances28-Jun-17
Fall 2017 Notice#5 parts – 50 substances27-Sep-17

#Food packaging intended for salesable food and beverage as well as items intended to release the substance during conditions of use are required for Fall 2017 Notice only