Advocacy
Products Containing Mercury Regulations
If you imported, manufactured, or exported* exempted products containing mercury in 2025, you must report them by March 31, 2026
For any questions about the Regulations, and reporting on products containing mercury, please contact the Chemical Production Division at produits-products@ec.gc.ca.
Federal
This message is to inform you of a recent World Trade Organization (WTO) notification from China regarding revisions to its National Food Safety Standard for Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) for Pesticides in Foods. The revised standard proposes 598 new MRLs covering 126 pesticides across various food categories. The proposed date of entry into force has not been announced.
On January 13, 2026, at the Ontario Court of Justice, Estee Lauder Cosmetics Ltd. was fined $750,000 after pleading guilty to two counts of violating the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (the Act). These two offences were related to the failure to inform the government regarding a significant new activity and the failure to comply with a compliance order.
Read the report for a summary of the feedback we received and the next steps for finalizing the guidance.
Today, the Court of Appeal overruled the Federal Court decision declaring the 2021 Order adding ‘plastic manufactured items’ to Schedule 1 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 invalid and unlawful. This means that Canada’s Single-use Plastics Prohibition Regulations remain in force.
PMRA Recent postings of consultations and decisions
The Health Canada Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) is responsible for pesticide regulation in Canada. The public registry is where you can learn more about all pest control products registered for use in Canada.
- Isocycloseram (PMRL2026-03) Open consultation Posted: January 29, 2026
- Isocycloseram, A21377 CP, A21708 CP, A22466 CP, EQUENTO RFC and A23294 TO (PRD2026-02) Open consultation Posted: January 29, 2026
- Isocycloseram, VANECTO Cockroach Gel Bait, EQUENTO and A23128 ST (RD2026-03) Decision Posted: January 28, 2026
- Cold pressed orange oil and Appeal (PRD2026-01) Open Consultation Posted: January 27, 2026
Provincial
Ontario More Than Doubling Exports Through New Brunswick’s Port Saint John | Ontario Newsroom
Provinces working together to support increased trade from across Canada to new markets around the globe
The Province and BC Hydro are launching a new competitive process for artificial intelligence (AI) and data centres, to help manage rising electricity demand, while creating a clear, transparent approach for future projects.
Ontario Welcomes Massilly North America’s $85 Million Manufacturing Investment | Ontario Newsroom
New production lines will strengthen made-in-Ontario supply chains, while creating and protecting 278 jobs
Air quality approval renewed for McCain Foods
The New Brunswick provincial government will issue a new Class 1 air quality approval for the McCain Foods frozen food plant.
USA
Novel Drug Approvals for 2025 | FDA
In 2025, CDER approved 46 new drugs never before approved or marketed in the U.S., known as “novel” drugs.
FDA Launches PreCheck Pilot Program to Strengthen Domestic Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | FDA
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today began accepting requests to participate in the FDA PreCheck pilot program. FDA PreCheck is designed to strengthen the domestic pharmaceutical supply chain by increasing regulatory predictability, facilitating the construction of manufacturing sites in the U.S., and streamlining aspects of pharmaceutical manufacturing facility assessments in advance of a specific product application.
FDA believes ingredient supplier likely behind infant formula outbreak | Food Safety News
In statements late Friday afternoon, both the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that the outbreak strain of the Clostridium botulinum toxin had been found in an ingredient. The manufacturer of the powdered milk ingredient was not named by either agency.
CDRH Annual Reports | FDA
Each year, the FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) publishes an Annual Report to highlight programmatic accomplishments and notable updates.
International
Meetings of the Member State Committee – ECHA
See the Agenda for the upcoming meeting on February 10-11, 2026
Djchem Chemicals Poland and The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company v Commission
The Court rejected arguments related to alleged breaches of the classification criteria, manifest errors of assessment and violation of general principles of EU law.
Meetings of the Biocidal Products Committee – ECHA
See the agenda for the upcoming meeting on February 23 – 25, 2026
Regulation – EU Forced Labour Ban & Implications for Supply Chaim Mapping – News – FoodAuthenticity
As well as prohibiting “’all work or service which is exacted from any person under the threat of a penalty and for which the person has not offered himself or herself voluntarily.’ within EU member states, they also put a due diligence requirement on companies to check that such practices do not occur in their supply chain.
Safety Share
CCOHS: Posters and Infographics
Every workplace has hazards. While many have minor impact, some can lead to severe injury, damage, and loss.
Our new and updated posters and infographics can help raise awareness about managing and reporting workplace hazards in your workplace.
Visit our website for more posters and infographics.
Winter sports and recreation safety – Canada.ca
Cold Canadian winters are great for fun activities like ice skating, sledding, skiing and snowboarding. Follow these safety tips to stay safe while enjoying winter sports and activities.
Events
The GFSI Conference, set for March 24-26, 2026, in Vancouver, Canada, will bring together more than 600 experts and business leaders from more than 40 countries to find ways to ensure greater action on food safety challenges.
To find out more about the conference and register, click here.
Information sessions
There will be two information sessions on the 2025 Regulations and updates to the Order amending the ECL. To register, please complete the following form before February 16, 2026:
English – February 20, 2026 at 13:30 EST – English session registration form
French – February 19, 2026 at 13:30 EST – French session registration form
You are invited to submit your questions in advance of the sessions either within the registration form or by emailing interdiction-prohibition@ec.gc.ca with the subject line “Information session – Question on the 2025 Regulations and/or the Order”.
Safety Connection: Working For Workers Act – Where Are We Now | WSPS
FREE Webinar 8-Apr-2026 10:30 am EST 1.5 hours
In this session we will review why the working for workers acts were created, and all of the OHSA and Regulation changes that have occurred though the working for workers act releases. The session will also provide guidance and tips to help Employers navigate and implement the various updates and changes.
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