Pulp and Paper Mill Defoamer and Wood Chip Regulations (SOR/92-268)

These regulations limit the concentration of dibenzo-para-dioxin and dibenzofuran in defoamers used by pulp and paper mills.  They also prohibit the importation, offer for sale or sale, or the use of wood chips treated with polychlorinated phenols in a pulp and paper mill.

Additional information

• Pulp and paper technical guidance
• Reference method for dibenzofurans and dibenzo-p-dioxins in defoamers
• Fine regime under the Environmental Enforcement Act

Related topics

• Pollution and waste management
• Pollution sources and prevention
• Managing pollution,
• Environmental effects monitoring

Related institutions

• Environment and Climate Change Canada

Related acts

• Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999

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These regulations limit the concentration of dibenzo-para-dioxin and dibenzofuran in defoamers used by pulp and paper mills.  They also prohibit the importation, offer for sale or sale, or the use of wood chips treated with polychlorinated phenols in a pulp and paper mill.

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Regulations are current to 2017-11-06

These regulations limit the concentration of dibenzo-para-dioxin and dibenzofuran in defoamers used by pulp and paper mills.  They also prohibit the importation, offer for sale or sale, or the use of wood chips treated with polychlorinated phenols in a pulp and paper mill.