Consultation on substances DP and DBDPE import prohibition and restrictions on other toxic substances

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) is proposing the Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2022 to replace the current Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2012 and introduce restrictions on the manufacture, use, sale and import of Dechlorane Plus (DP) and decabromodiphenyl ethane (DBDPE) and products containing these substances.

The proposed Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2022 were published in the Canada Gazette, Part l, Volume 156,  for consultation public comment period ending on July 28th, 2022.

The proposed Regulations would prohibit the manufacture, use, sale and import of DP and DBDPE, and products containing DP and DBDPE, with exemptions. The proposed Regulations would allow a manufacturer or importer to continue their activities for up to three years if they are issued a permit, or if they fall under an exemption.

The ECCC would also further restrict the manufacture, use, sale and import of PFOS, PFOA, LC-PFCAs, HBCD and PBDEs, and products containing these substances, which are already prohibited, with some exemptions, under the current Regulations.

ECCC has conducted consultations with industry to provide their input and to review the regulatory impact analysis statement and proposed Regulations.

Written comments and information can be provided to:
Chemical Production Division
Environment and Climate Change Canada
351 St-Joseph Blvd., 19th floor 
Gatineau QC K1A 0H3
Email: SEC-ECS@ec.gc.ca

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