Health Canada published the Notice of Intent: Interim order to regulate certain ultraviolet radiation-emitting devices and ozone-generating devices under the pest control products act.
The notice is to inform the Canadian public and stakeholders of Health Canada’s intention to develop an interim order (IO) that would bring certain ultraviolet radiation-emitting (referred to in this notice as “UV”) and ozone-generating devices under the Pest Control Products Act. The IO would capture UV and ozone-generating devices used to control, reduce, destroy, or inactivate bacteria, viruses or other microorganisms that are human pathogens. Certain devices, such as UV hand-held wands, would be subject to a pre-market assessment and must be registered prior to entering the Canadian market.
The IO would avoid regulatory duplication by exempting from the Pest Control Products Act any device classified as a Class II, III or IV medical device under the Medical Devices Regulations. The IO will also exempt certain UV devices from registration if they meet certain conditions (i.e., they would be authorized without the need for registration). Health Canada intends to develop regulatory amendments to the Pest Control Products Regulations to make the changes permanent.
View the full details and background information on the Interim Order to regulate certain ultraviolet radiation-emitting devices and ozone-generating devices under the Pest Control Products Act.
The Interim Order and Q&As are expected to be published in spring 2021. Regulatory amendments are expected to be published in 2022.
Once the Interim Order comes into force, only registered or authorized UV and ozone-generating devices will be permitted to be manufactured, imported, distributed, sold, or used in Canada. Unregistered or unauthorized devices will be prohibited and may be subject to compliance and enforcement action.
Please direct all questions and inquiries to:
Policy and Operations Directorate
Pest Management Regulatory Agency
Health Canada
2720 Riverside Drive
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0K9
Email: hc.pmra.regulatory.affairs-affaires.reglementaires.arla.sc@canada.ca