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Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2025 — 2
Non-application — certain toxic substances 2 These Regulations do not apply to a prohibited toxic substance set out in column 1 of Schedule 1 that (a) is contained in a hazardous waste, hazardous recyclable material or non-hazardous waste to which Division 8 of Part 7 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 applies; (b) is contained in a pest control product as defined in subsection 2(1) of the Pest Control Products Act ; or (c) is present as a contaminant in a chemical feedstock that is used in a process from which there are no releases of the toxic substance and on the condition that the toxic substance is destroyed or completely converted in that process to a substance that is not a toxic substance set out in column 1 of Schedule 1.
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Non-application — laboratory use 3 (1) Subject to subsection (2), these Regulations do not apply to a prohibited toxic substance set out in column 1 of Schedule 1 or to a product containing that substance if the substance or product is to be used in a laboratory for analysis, in scientific research or as a laboratory analytical standard. Information to Minister — more than 10 g (2) Every person who intends, in a calendar year, to use a prohibited toxic substance set out in column 1 of Schedule 1 or a product containing that substance for a purpose referred to in subsection (1), must submit to the Minister the information set out in Schedule 2 for that substance or product as soon as feasible before using more than 10 g of the substance, by itself or in the product, in that calendar year. The information must be submitted only once in a calendar year in respect of each substance or product.
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Non-application — manufactured item in transit 4 These Regulations do not apply to a product in which a prohibited toxic substance set out in column 1 of Schedule 1 is present if that product (a) is a manufactured item that is formed into a specific physical shape or design during its manufacture and has, for its final use, a function or functions dependent in whole or in part on its shape or design; and (b) is in transit through Canada from a place outside Canada to another place outside Canada.
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Prohibited toxic substances — Schedule 1 5 (1) Subject to sections 6 to 9 , a person must not manufacture, use, sell or import a prohibited toxic substance set out in column 1 of Schedule 1 or a product containing that substance, unless the toxic substance is incidentally present in that product. Incidental presence (2) A prohibited toxic substance set out in column 1 of Schedule 3 is considered to be incidentally present in a product if the total concentration of the substance is less than or equal to the concentration set out in column 2.
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Authorized activities — Schedule 1 6 A person may conduct an activity set out in column 3 of Schedule 1, in respect of the corresponding prohibited toxic substance set out in column 1 or the corresponding product containing that substance set out in column 2, if the corresponding conditions set out in column 4 are met.
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Transfer for disposal 7 The physical possession or control of a prohibited toxic substance set out in column 1 of Schedule 1 or a product containing that substance may be transferred within Canada to allow for the final disposal of the substance or product.
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Continued manufacture or import 8 (1) A person who, on the day on which these Regulations come into force, is a manufacturer or importer of a prohibited toxic substance set out in column 1 of Schedule 1 or a product containing that substance may continue to manufacture or import the substance or product if they submit an application to the Minister for a permit to do so within 30 days after that day. Added toxic substances (2) In the case of a prohibited toxic substance that is added to column 1 of Schedule 1 after these Regulations come into force, a person who, on the day on which the regulations adding the toxic substance come into force, is a manufacturer or importer of that toxic substance or a product containing it may continue to manufacture or import the substance or product if they submit an application for a permit to the Minister to continue to do so within 30 days after that day. Application until decision (3) Subsections (1) and (2) apply until the day on which a decision is made by the Minister to issue or refuse to issue the permit. Use or sale (4) A person may use or sell a prohibited toxic substance, or a product containing that substance that is referred to in a permit application made under subsection (1) or (2) until the day on which a decision is made by the Minister to issue or refuse to issue a permit for that substance or product. Permit eligibility (5) A permit application referred to in subsection (1) or (2) may only be submitted if the activity for which the permit is being sought is specified in column 5 of Schedule 1 for the substance or product. Time period (6) A permit application referred to in subsection (1) or (2) must be submitted within the time period set out in column 5 of Schedule 1 for the substance or product referred to in the application. Information (7) A permit application must contain all the applicable information set out in Schedule 4. Clarifications (8) The Minister may require from the applicant any clarification that is necessary for the application to be processed.
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Conditions of permit issuance 9 (1) The Minister must issue the permit referred to in subsection 8 (1) or (2) if the following conditions are met: (a) the applicant has demonstrated that, at the time of the application, there was no technically or economically feasible alternative or substitute for the prohibited toxic substance available to them other than a substance regulated under these Regulations; (b) the applicant has demonstrated that they have taken the necessary measures to minimize or eliminate any harmful effect of the prohibited toxic substance on the environment and human health; (c) the applicant has prepared a plan respecting the prohibited toxic substance that identifies the measures that they will take to comply with these Regulations; and (d) the applicant has provided the period within which the plan is to be implemented and that period does not exceed three years from the day on which the permit is first issued. Authorization (2) A permit issued under this section authorizes the permit holder to continue to manufacture or import the prohibited toxic substance set out in column 1 of Schedule 1, or the product containing that substance for which the permit was issued for the period of validity of the permit. Use or sale (3) A person may use or sell a prohibited toxic substance, or a product containing that substance if the substance or product was manufactured or imported in accordance with a permit issued under subsection (1). Implementation of measures (4) A permit holder must implement and maintain the measures referred to in paragraphs (1)(b) and (c) for the period of validity of the permit. Refusal (5) The Minister must refuse to issue a permit if (a) the Minister has reasonable grounds to believe that the applicant has provided false or misleading information in support of their application; or (b) the information required under subsection 8 (7) has not been provided or is insufficient to enable the Minister to process the application. Expiry (6) A permit expires on the first anniversary of the day on which it is issued or renewed. Application for renewal (7) An application for renewal must be made in accordance with this section and may only be made twice. Clarifications (8) The Minister may require from the applicant any clarification that is necessary for the application for renewal to be processed. Renewal (9) The Minister must renew the permit if (a) the applicant submits an application for renewal at least 90 days before the day on which the permit expires; and (b) the application contains the information set out in Schedule 4. Notice of change to information (10) The applicant must notify the Minister in writing of any change to the information provided under this section within 30 days after the day on which the change occurs.
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Revocation — grounds 10 (1) The Minister must revoke the permit if (a) the Minister has reasonable grounds to believe that the permit holder has provided false or misleading information to the Minister; or (b) the permit holder has not, for reasons within their control and to the extent feasible, implemented and maintained the measures in accordance with subsection 9 (4). Notice of revocation (2) Before revoking a permit, the Minister must provide the permit holder with written reasons and an opportunity to make written representations concerning the revocation.
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Accredited laboratory 11 (1) Any analysis performed to determine the concentration of a toxic substance for the purposes of these Regulations must be performed by a laboratory that meets the following conditions at the time of the analysis: (a) it is accredited (i) under the International Organization for Standardization standard ISO/IEC 17025, entitled General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories , by an accrediting body that is a signatory to the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation Mutual Recognition Arrangement, or (ii) under the Environment Quality Act , CQLR, c. Q-2; and (b) subject to subsection (2), the scope of its accreditation includes the analysis performed to determine the concentration of the toxic substance. Standards of good practice (2) If no method has been recognized by a standards development organization in respect of the analysis performed to determine the concentration of a toxic substance and the scope of the laboratory’s accreditation does not therefore include that analysis, the analysis must be performed in accordance with standards of good scientific practice that are generally accepted at the time that it is performed.
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Certification 12 (1) Any information that is submitted under these Regulations must be accompanied by a certification, dated and signed by the individual submitting the information or by their authorized representative, stating that the information is accurate and complete. Paper or electronic format (2) Any document that is submitted under these Regulations may be submitted in paper format or in an electronic format that is compatible with the format that is used by the Minister. Electronic signature (3) If a document is submitted in electronic format, the document may be signed electronically.
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Records to be kept 13 (1) Every person that submits information to the Minister under these Regulations must keep records containing that information, including test data if applicable, and a copy of any supporting documents. Five years (2) The records must be kept for a period of five years after the day on which the information referred to in subsection (1) is submitted to the Minister. Electronically compatible format (3) Records that are kept electronically must be in an electronic format that is compatible with the format that is used by the Minister for the period referred to in subsection (2). Location of records (4) The records must be kept at the person’s principal place of business in Canada or at any other place in Canada where they can be inspected. If the records are not kept at the person’s principal place of business, the person must provide the Minister with the civic address of the place where they are kept. Change of address (5) If the civic address referred to in subsection (4) changes, the person must notify the Minister in writing within 30 days after the day on which the change occurs.
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15 The Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2012 2 are repealed. 2 SOR/2012-285
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Six months after publication 16 These Regulations come into force on the day that, in the sixth month after the month in which they are published in the Canada Gazette , Part II, has the same calendar number as the day on which they are published or, if that sixth month has no day with that number, the last day of that sixth month.
Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2025 — (1)
(1) Replacement parts for land-based motor vehicles
Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2025 — (2)
(2) Land-based motor vehicles that contain a replacement part set out in subitem (1)
Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2025 — (3)
(3) Expanded and extruded polystyrene foams, and their intermediary products, intended for a building or construction application
Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2025 — (4)
(4) Any product other than a product set out in any of subitems (1) to (3)
Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2025 — (1)
(1) The following replacement parts for land-based motor vehicles that are no longer mass-produced as of the day on which these Regulations come into force: (a) powertrain applications and under-hood applications, such as battery mass wires, battery interconnection wires, mobile air-conditioning pipes, exhaust manifold bushings, under-hood insulation, wiring and harness under hood (for example engine wiring), speed sensors, hoses, fan modules and knock sensors; (b) fuel system applications, such as fuel hoses, fuel tanks and fuel tanks under body; (c) pyrotechnical devices and applications affected by pyrotechnical devices, such as front and side air bags, their ignition cables and the covers and fabrics that cover the air bags; (d) suspension applications and interior applications, such as trim components, acoustic materials and seat belts; (e) instrument panels and interior trim made of reinforced plastics; (f) the following parts located under the hood or dash: (i) terminal and fuse blocks, (ii) higher amperage wires, and (iii) cable jacketing of spark plug wires; (g) the following electrical and electronic equipment: (i) battery cases and trays, (ii) engine control electrical connectors, (iii) components of radio disks, (iv) navigation satellite systems, (v) global positioning systems, and (vi) computer systems; and (h) parts containing fabric, such as rear decks, upholstery, automobile seats, head rests, sun visors, headliners, trim panels and carpets
Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2025 — (a)
(a) powertrain applications and under-hood applications, such as battery mass wires, battery interconnection wires, mobile air-conditioning pipes, exhaust manifold bushings, under-hood insulation, wiring and harness under hood (for example engine wiring), speed sensors, hoses, fan modules and knock sensors;
Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2025 — (b)
(b) fuel system applications, such as fuel hoses, fuel tanks and fuel tanks under body;
Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2025 — (c)
(c) pyrotechnical devices and applications affected by pyrotechnical devices, such as front and side air bags, their ignition cables and the covers and fabrics that cover the air bags;
Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2025 — (d)
(d) suspension applications and interior applications, such as trim components, acoustic materials and seat belts;
Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2025 — (e)
(e) instrument panels and interior trim made of reinforced plastics;
Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2025 — (f)
(f) the following parts located under the hood or dash: (i) terminal and fuse blocks, (ii) higher amperage wires, and (iii) cable jacketing of spark plug wires;
Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2025 — (iii)
(iii) cable jacketing of spark plug wires;
Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2025 — (g)
(g) the following electrical and electronic equipment: (i) battery cases and trays, (ii) engine control electrical connectors, (iii) components of radio disks, (iv) navigation satellite systems, (v) global positioning systems, and (vi) computer systems; and
Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2025 — (ii)
(ii) engine control electrical connectors,
Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2025 — (h)
(h) parts containing fabric, such as rear decks, upholstery, automobile seats, head rests, sun visors, headliners, trim panels and carpets
Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2025 — (3)
(3) Electrical and electronic equipment, parts or replacement parts
Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2025 — (4)
(4) Electrical and electronic equipment, parts or replacement parts
Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2025 — (5)
(5) Any product that is a manufactured item that is formed into a specific physical shape or design during its manufacture and that has, for its final use, a function or functions dependent in whole or in part on its shape or design, other than a product set out in any of subitems (1) to (4)
Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2025 — (a)
The substance or product is designed for one of the following uses: (a) as staining for microscopic examination, such as immunoperoxidase staining, histochemical staining or cytochemical staining; (b) as a reagent for detecting blood in biological fluids; (c) in a niacin test to detect certain micro-organisms; or (d) as a reagent for detecting chloralhydrate in biological fluids
Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2025 — (a)
(a) as staining for microscopic examination, such as immunoperoxidase staining, histochemical staining or cytochemical staining;
Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2025 — (b)
(b) as a reagent for detecting blood in biological fluids;
Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2025 — (c)
(c) in a niacin test to detect certain micro-organisms; or
Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2025 — (d)
(d) as a reagent for detecting chloralhydrate in biological fluids
Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2025 — (1)
(1) Diethylene glycol methyl ether, which has the molecular formula C 5 H 12 O 3
Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2025 — (2)
(2) Any product other than the product set out in subitem (1)
Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2025 — (a)
The substance or product is designed for one of the following uses: (a) as an adhesive or coating for aircraft refinishing; or (b) as part of the process for manufacturing semiconductors
Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2025 — (a)
(a) as an adhesive or coating for aircraft refinishing; or
Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2025 — (b)
(b) as part of the process for manufacturing semiconductors
Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2025 — (a)
(a) Use the product to test installed firefighting systems, including both mobile and fixed systems for the suppression of liquid fuel vapour and liquid fuel fires; and
Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2025 — (b)
(b) use the product for the emergency suppression of liquid fuel vapour and liquid fuel fires using installed firefighting systems, including both mobile and fixed systems
Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2025 — (a)
(a) All releases made in the context of the authorized activity set out in paragraph (a) of column 3 are contained and disposed of in an environmentally sound manner; and
Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2025 — (b)
(b) the authorized activity set out in paragraph (a) or (b) of column 3 occurs on or before (i) December 31, 2028, in the case of mobile firefighting systems on military ships and vehicles (ii) December 31, 2030, in the case of fixed firefighting systems that are part of military ships and infrastructure, and (iii) December 31, 2027, in the case of any other firefighting systems
Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2025 — (i)
(i) December 31, 2028, in the case of mobile firefighting systems on military ships and vehicles
Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2025 — (ii)
(ii) December 31, 2030, in the case of fixed firefighting systems that are part of military ships and infrastructure, and
Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2025 — (iii)
(iii) December 31, 2027, in the case of any other firefighting systems
Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2025 — (3)
(3) Water-based inks and photo media coatings
Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2025 — (5)
(5) Land-based motor vehicles that contain a part set out in subitem (4)
Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2025 — (6)
(6) Replacement parts for land-based motor vehicle that are no longer mass-produced as of January 1, 2027
Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2025 — (7)
(7) Land-based motor vehicles that contain a part set out in subitem (4) or a replacement part set out in subitem (6)
Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2025 — (8)
(8) Electrical and electronic equipment parts other than parts set out in subitem (4), containing semiconductors manufactured by photolithography or etch processes
Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2025 — (9)
(9) Electrical and electronic equipment containing a part set out in subitem (8)
Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2025 — (10)
(10) Electrical and electronic equipment replacement parts other than parts set out in subitem (6), containing semiconductors manufactured by photolithography or etch processes
Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2025 — (11)
(11) Electrical and electronic equipment containing a part set out in subitem (8) or a replacement part set out in subitem (10)
Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2025 — (12)
(12) Any product that is a manufactured item that is formed into a specific physical shape or design during its manufacture and that has, for its final use, a function or functions dependent in whole or in part on its shape or design, other than a product set out in any of subitems (4) to (11)
Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2025 — (b)
(b) use the product for emergency suppression of liquid fuel vapour and liquid fuel fires using installed firefighting systems, including both mobile and fixed systems
Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2025 — (b)
(b) the authorized activity set out in paragraph (a) or (b) of column 3 occurs on or before (i) December 31, 2028, in the case of mobile firefighting systems on military ships and vehicles, (ii) December 31, 2030, in the case of fixed firefighting systems that are part of military ships and infrastructure, and (iii) December 31, 2027 in the case of any other firefighting systems
Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2025 — (i)
(i) December 31, 2028, in the case of mobile firefighting systems on military ships and vehicles,
Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2025 — (iii)
(iii) December 31, 2027 in the case of any other firefighting systems
Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2025 — (8)
(8) Electrical and electronic equipment parts other than parts set out in subitem (4) containing semiconductors
Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2025 — (9)
(9) Electrical and electronic equipment containing a partset out in subitem (8)