Under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA), the Department of the Environment, on behalf of the Canadian government, has declared its intention to change the Domestic Substances List (DSL). The purpose of this amendment is to provide new regulatory oversight for four chemicals that have been found to have the potential to be hazardous to the environment and public health.

The following chemicals will be subject to Significant New Activity (SNAc) provisions: Basic Violet 3 (CAS RN 548-62-9), Malachite Green (CAS RN 569-64-2), Basic Violet 4 (CAS RN 2390-59-2), and Basic Blue 7 (CAS RN 2390-60-5). The Ministers of Environment and Health conducted a thorough screening assessment prior to taking this regulatory action, concluding that the substances in question meet the requirements for probable harm under paragraph 64(a) of the CEPA.

Any major new activity involving these compounds must be submitted to the government 180 days prior to their start, according to the proposed modifications. The production and importation of consumer goods with concentrations higher than 0.1% by weight involve activities of concern, especially when the overall amount exceeds 10 kg in a given calendar year.

The use of these compounds in commercial printing inks, paper product dyes, and, in the case of Malachite Green, goods meant to treat water in artificial aquatic settings such as aquariums and decorative ponds are exempt from these new regulations. Notification will also not be required for activities involving research and development substances or those that are only meant for export.

Feedback and opinions from the public and industry stakeholders are requested within 60 days of this release. 

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