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Microbeads in Toiletries Regulations (SOR/2017-111)
Local Title:
Microbeads in Toiletries Regulations (SOR/2017-111)
Country/Region:
Canada
Competent Authority:
The Governor General of Canada
Type:
Regulation
Status:
In force
Release Date:
2021-03-18
Implementation Date:
2021-03-18
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 Official Microbeads in Toiletries Regulations (SOR 2017-111)
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Summary

In June 2017, the Microbeads in Toiletries Regulations were published in the Canada Gazette, Part II: Vol. 151, No. 12 - June 14, 2017. The Regulations helps protect the environment by reducing the quantity of plastic microbeads entering Canadian freshwater and marine ecosystems.

Content

1. Interpretation

2. Application

3. Prohibitions

4. Presence of Microbeads

5. Consequential Amendment

6. Coming into Force

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