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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