Microbeads in Toiletries Regulations (SOR/2017-111)
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These regulations prohibit the manufacture, import and sale of certain toiletries including non-prescription drugs and natural health products that contain plastic microbeads.
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These regulations prohibit the manufacture, import and sale of certain toiletries including non-prescription drugs and natural health products that contain plastic microbeads.
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Regulations are current to 2021-03-23 and last amended on 2021-03-18. Previous Versions
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These regulations prohibit the manufacture, import and sale of certain toiletries including non-prescription drugs and natural health products that contain plastic microbeads.
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: Vol.151, No.12, PDF (4.39 MB, go to page 215)
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: Vol.150, No.45, PDF (1.59 MB, go to page 64)
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