New Substances Notification Regulations (Chemicals and Polymers) (SOR/2005-247)
About the regulations
The New Substances Notification Regulations (Chemicals and Polymers) [NSNR (Chemicals and Polymers)] help protect Canadians and the environment, as they allow for the assessment of new chemicals and polymers prior to their introduction into the Canadian marketplace above prescribed thresholds. Following a New Substances Notification (NSN), Environment and Climate Change Canada and Health Canada carry out a joint assessment process to determine whether there is a potential for risk to the environment and human health. When potential risks are identified, the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA) empowers the Minister of Environment and Climate Change to impose control measures.
If you plan to manufacture or import new chemicals or polymers subject to notification under the NSNR (Chemicals and Polymers), you are required to provide information to Environment and Climate Change Canada.
Additional information
- New Substances program
- Guidance document for the New Substances Notification Regulations (Chemicals and Polymers)
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Regulatory Operations, Policy and Emerging Sciences DivisionEnvironment and Climate Change Canada
351 Saint-Joseph Boulevard
Gatineau QC K1A 0H3
Telephone: 819-938-3232 / 1-800-567-1999 (Canada)
Email: substances@ec.gc.ca
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The New Substances Notification Regulations (Chemicals and Polymers) [NSNR (Chemicals and Polymers)] help protect Canadians and the environment, as they allow for the assessment of new chemicals and polymers prior to their introduction into the Canadian marketplace above prescribed thresholds. Following a New Substances Notification (NSN), Environment and Climate Change Canada and Health Canada carry out a joint assessment process to determine whether there is a potential for risk to the environment and human health. When potential risks are identified, the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA) empowers the Minister of Environment and Climate Change to impose control measures.
If you plan to manufacture or import new chemicals or polymers subject to notification under the NSNR (Chemicals and Polymers), you are required to provide information to Environment and Climate Change Canada.
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Regulations are current to 2017-11-06 and last amended on 2015-02-11. Previous Versions
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The New Substances Notification Regulations (Chemicals and Polymers) [NSNR (Chemicals and Polymers)] help protect Canadians and the environment, as they allow for the assessment of new chemicals and polymers prior to their introduction into the Canadian marketplace above prescribed thresholds. Following a New Substances Notification (NSN), Environment and Climate Change Canada and Health Canada carry out a joint assessment process to determine whether there is a potential for risk to the environment and human health. When potential risks are identified, the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA) empowers the Minister of Environment and Climate Change to impose control measures.
If you plan to manufacture or import new chemicals or polymers subject to notification under the NSNR (Chemicals and Polymers), you are required to provide information to Environment and Climate Change Canada.
News, notices, and recent amendments
Recent amendments
- Regulations Amending Certain Regulations Made Under Section 89, Subsection 93(1) and Section 114 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (SOR/2018-11)
- Regulations Amending the New Substances Notification Regulations (Chemicals and Polymers) and the Export of Substances on the Export Control List Regulations (SOR/2015-19)
Parent regulations
- New Substances Notification Regulations (SOR/94-260) [Repealed]
Canada Gazette Part II
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: Vol.139,No.19, PDF (4.28 MB, go to page 16)
Canada Gazette Part I
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: Vol.138,No.44, PDF (1.46 MB, go to page 34)
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