Solvent Degreasing Regulations (SOR/2003-283)

These regulations apply to the use and sale of trichloroethylene (TCE) or tetrachloroethylene (PERC) for solvent degreasing.  They include a provision for market intervention which incorporates tradable allowances for the use of TCE and PERC in solvent degreasing operations.

Additional information

• Solvent degreasing regulations
• Printable forms: Solvent Degreasing Regulations
• Fine regime under the Environmental Enforcement Act

Related topics

• Pollution and waste management
• Managing substances in the environment

Related institutions

• Environment and Climate Change Canada

Related acts

• Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999

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These regulations apply to the use and sale of trichloroethylene (TCE) or tetrachloroethylene (PERC) for solvent degreasing.  They include a provision for market intervention which incorporates tradable allowances for the use of TCE and PERC in solvent degreasing operations.

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Regulations are current to 2017-11-06 and last amended on 2011-12-08. Previous Versions

These regulations apply to the use and sale of trichloroethylene (TCE) or tetrachloroethylene (PERC) for solvent degreasing.  They include a provision for market intervention which incorporates tradable allowances for the use of TCE and PERC in solvent degreasing operations.