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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