Forward Regulatory Plan 2022-2024: Regulations Amending the Formaldehyde Emissions from Composite Wood Products Regulations

Title of Regulatory Initiative

Regulations Amending the Formaldehyde Emissions from Composite Wood Products Regulations

Enabling Act

Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999

Description

Health Canada is proposing to review, and amend, as needed the Formaldehyde Emissions from Composite Wood Products Regulations to clarify the requirements of quality control testing and Declaration of Certification.

Regulatory cooperation efforts (domestic and international)

This regulatory initiative is not part of a formal regulatory cooperation work plan.

Potential impacts on Canadians, including businesses

It is anticipated that the proposed amendments could reduce administrative burden on industry.

Consultations

Health Canada is holding discussions with key stakeholders.

Canadians will have the opportunity to provide comments on the regulatory proposal during the Canada Gazette, Part I, public comment period, which is expected to take place in spring 2023 and last 75 days.

Further information

Related information can be found on Health Canada formaldehyde web page.

Additional information can be requested from the departmental contact.

Departmental contact information

Andrew Beck
Director
Risk Management Bureau
Safe Environments Directorate
Healthy Environments and Consumer Safety Branch
Health Canada

Telephone number: 613-266-3591
Email: formaldehyde-formaldehyde@hc-sc.gc.ca

Date the regulatory initiative was first included in the Forward Regulatory Plan

February 2022

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