Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2012 (SOR/2012-285)
About the regulations
These regulations prohibit the manufacture, use, sale, offer for sale and import of certain toxic substances, as well as products containing them, with a limited number of exemptions.
On May 14, 2022, the proposed Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2022 were published in the in Canada Gazette, Part I. The proposed Regulations would repeal and replace the Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2012 on the day the final Regulations come into force.
Additional information
- Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2012: overview
- Information for laboratories using certain toxic substances (version updated in 2021)
- Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2012: frequently asked questions
- Historical - Factsheet for the Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations
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Chemicals Management DivisionEnvironment and Climate Change Canada
351 St. Joseph Blvd, 10th floor
Gatineau QC K1A 0H3
Telephone: 819-997-2800 / 1-800-668-6767
Email: interdiction-prohibition@ec.gc.ca
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These regulations prohibit the manufacture, use, sale, offer for sale and import of certain toxic substances, as well as products containing them, with a limited number of exemptions.
On May 14, 2022, the proposed Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2022 were published in the in Canada Gazette, Part I. The proposed Regulations would repeal and replace the Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2012 on the day the final Regulations come into force.
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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, use, sale, offer for sale and import of certain toxic substances, as well as products containing them, with a limited number of exemptions.
On May 14, 2022, the proposed Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2022 were published in the in Canada Gazette, Part I. The proposed Regulations would repeal and replace the Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2012 on the day the final Regulations come into force.
News, notices, and recent amendments
Recent amendments
- Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2022 (SOR/) [Proposed]
- Regulations Amending Certain Regulations Made Under Subsection 93(1) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (SOR/2021-42)
- Regulations Amending the Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2012 (BNST) (SOR/2017-247)
- Regulations Amending the Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2012 (for the addition of 5 substances) (SOR/2016-252)
Parent regulations
- Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2005 (SOR/2005-41) [Repealed]
Canada Gazette Part II
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: Vol.147, No.1, PDF (6.46 MB, go to page 30)
Canada Gazette Part I
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: Vol.145, No.30, PDF (2.18 MB, go to page 138)
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