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On July 27, 2024, the Government of Canada published a notice in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Volume 158, Number 30. 1 This notice requires relevant companies to provide information on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) listed in Schedule 1 of the notice (hereinafter referred to as “Schedule 1”) before January 29, 2025. The information shall be submitted to the Minister of the Environment using the online reporting system Environment and Climate Change Canada’s Single Window.
The purpose of this information gathering is to assess whether these PFAS are toxic or have the potential to become toxic. Additionally, the government aims to evaluate the necessary control measures for the risks posed by these substances.
This notice applies to successors or assigns of the affected persons. It does not apply to substances only in transit through Canada, for personal use, for lab analysis/research, hazardous waste/recyclables, registered as pest control products, fertilizers, or feeds, or mixed with registered seeds. Additionally, the notice does not apply to micro-businesses.