Pursuant to section 71(1)(b) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA), the Minister of Environment requires that, under certain circumstances, the production, import or use of 850 chemicals listed in the Canadian Environmental Protection Act or Mixtures, products or articles containing these chemicals must be declared before January 17, 2024.

Notification objects include: production, import or use of substances listed in Annex 1 during the 2022 calendar year, or mixtures, products and articles containing ≥0.1% substances, and the tonnage exceeds 100 kilograms or 1,000 kilograms.

Items include but are not limited to:

• Products for children under 14 years old;
• Intentional contact with personal mucous membranes (excluding eyes);
• Intentional release may result in inhalation or skin contact by individuals;
• Cookware or utensils that come into direct contact with hot food or drinks;
• Food packaging materials, including disposable bowls, plates, cups, other tableware, and can and lid liners that come into direct contact with food or beverages;
• Clothes or footwear;
• Bedding, sleeping bag or towels;
• Household furniture, mattresses, cushions or pillows contain foam, leather or substances contained in textile fibres, yarns or fabrics;
• Carpet, vinyl or laminate flooring for home use, or foam underlayment for floors.
• The Government of Canada will use the information collected to inform priority decision-making, risk assessment activities and risk management measures.

Please note that the requirements for this version are mandatory. Failure to comply or breach of regulations will result in fines. Fines vary depending on the severity of the case and can range up to $25,000 or $500,000. For a second or subsequent violation, the maximum fine will be doubled.