Acts and Regulations

The Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA 1999) provides the federal government with authority to address pollution problems on land, in water, and through all layers of the atmosphere. The New Substances notification Regulations (NSNR) specify the prescribed information to be submitted if a substance intended for import or manufacture, is not on the Domestic Substances List (DSL). Please note that Environment Canada will act upon violations to the Regulations, consistent with CEPA 1999’s Compliance and Enforcement Policy for the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999.

The Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA, 1999)
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• Amendments to Subparagraph 6(2)(c)(v) and Section 207 of CEPA 1999 resulting from the Yukon Act
• Amendments to Subsection 42(3) of CEPA 1999 resulting from the Marine Liability Act
• Amendments to Subsection 3(1) of the English version and Subsection 67(2) and Paragraph 71(1)(c) of the French version of CEPA 1999 resulting from the Miscellaneous Statute Law Amendment Act, 2001
• Amendments to certain definitions contained in section 149 of CEPA 1999 resulting from Clause 331 of the Canada Shipping Act, 2001

New Substances Notification Regulations (Organisms)
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The Masked Name Regulations
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Listing of CEPA-equivalent Acts (Schedules 2 and 4) for New Substances in Canada - Factsheet
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