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Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2012 (SOR/2012-285)
Local Title:
Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2012 (SOR/2012-285)
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
Document
Language Source Title Access
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Official Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations 2012 (SOR 2012-285)
Summary

The Regulations prohibits the manufacture, use, sale, offer for sale and import of certain toxic substances, as well as products (including cosmetics) containing them, with a limited number of exemptions.

Content

1. Application

2. Prohibitions and Permitted Activities

3. Permits

  • Application

  • Conditions of Issuance

  • Revocation

4. Annual Reports

5. Accredited Laboratory

6. Presentation of Information

7. Record Keeping

8. Transitional

9. Repeal

10. Coming into Force

Schedule 1

Schedule 2 - Permitted Uses, Concentration Limits and Reporting Thresholds

Schedule 3 - Information Related to the Use of Certain Toxic Substances in a Laboratory for Analysis, in Scientific Research or as a Laboratory Analytical Standard

Schedule 4 - Information Required in an Application for a Permit or an Application for Renewal of a Permit

Schedule 5 - Information Relating to the Manufacture or Import of a Toxic Substance or the Import of a Product Containing It

History
2025-12-31
To be enforced
Release Date: 2025-12-31
Implementation Date : 2026-06-30
2021-03-18
Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2012 (SOR/2012-285)
In force
Release Date: 2021-03-18
Implementation Date : 2021-03-18
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