Guidance Documents

The Guidelines for the Notification and Testing of New Substances were prepared to assist individuals responsible for complying with the New Substances Notification Regulations (NSNR) under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA, 1999).

Chemicals, Polymers, Biochemicals and Biopolymers:

• The Guidelines for the Notification and Testing of New Substances: Chemicals & Polymers (2005 version) (NOTE: This document is 15 Megabytes)
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• Guidelines for the submission under Section 70 of CEPA 1999 : To obtain copies, please call 1-888-228-0530 (toll free within Canada) or (819) 956-9313.
  
  
• Advisory Notes
  
  
• Operational Policies Manual
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