Canadian government releases new Guidance Document for the Notification and Testing of New Chemicals and Polymers

On April 1, 2021, Environment and Climate Change Canada and Health Canada, published the 2021 draft Guidance Document for the Notification and Testing of New Chemicals and Polymers. The guidance includes:

• Flowcharts to determine the appropriate schedule for notification
• Technical considerations
• Appropriate test procedures and practices
• An outline of how to submit confidential information

The comment period for the draft Guidance Document will end on 30 June 2021. When the Guidance Document is finalized, the new Guidance Document will replace the 2005 Guidelines for the Notification and Testing of New Substances: Chemicals and Polymers.

To see the full Guidance Document for the Notification and Testing of New Chemicals and Polymers click here.

How TSG can help

TSG’s consultants are highly knowledgeable in the notification of new chemicals and polymers under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA). We can determine which notification schedules are needed for your chemical including new substance notifications. Interested to learn more? Contact us at [email protected]