SGS Summarizes PFAS Reporting Rule for Canada

SGS publishes SafeGuardS detailing a reporting mandate covering 312 substances used in business in Canada. End Quote

(1888PressRelease) September 10, 2024 - SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has summarized a notice under section 71 of the Canada Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA 1999) requiring businesses in the country to provide information on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

PFAS, also known as ‘forever chemicals’ are a group of synthetic substances which resist degradation and build up in the environment as well as in living organisms.

312 PFAS compounds are subject to reporting requirements under the Canadian notice; when they are manufactured, imported or used as a standalone substance, in mixtures or in articles, in the calendar year of 2023.

CEPA 1999 Section 71 PFAS specifies the varying reporting requirements, breaking down PFAS compounds into three parts.

Reports must be submitted to the Environment and Climate Change Canada Single Window reporting system by January 29, 2024, with additional time on request prior to this deadline.

SGS experts publish SafeGuardS to keep stakeholders informed about regulations that may impact their business. SafeGuardS 132.24 provides a helpful table summarizing scope and product categories for CEPA 1999 Section 71 PFAS.

Stakeholders are encouraged to refer to the original SafeGuardS 132.24 for more details.

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SGS offers a comprehensive range of testing services to help manufacturers and suppliers ensure their products are safe and comply with national and international regulations concerning harmful chemicals. In the end, it’s only trusted because it’s tested. Learn more about SGS chemical testing services. [www.sgs.com/en/services/chemicals-testing]

SGS SafeGuardS keep you up to date with the latest news and developments in the consumer goods industry. Read the full Canada releases PFAS reporting rule SafeGuardS. [www.sgs.com/en/news/2024/08/safeguards-13224-canada-releases-pfas-reporting-rule]

Subscribe today and receive SGS SafeGuardS direct to your inbox. [www.sgs.com/subscribes]

For further information contact:

Melanie Tamayo
Senior Technical Manager
Mobile: +1 (312) 414-9394

Dr. HingWo Tsang
Global Information and Innovation Manager
Tel: (+852) 2774 7420

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