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Canada CEPA 1999 / Chemicals Management Plan ACTION REQUIRED Impact: High

Canada opens a mandatory CEPA section 71 data call on ~200 substances

Environment and Climate Change Canada and Health Canada published two section 71 notices under CEPA 1999 in the Canada Gazette on 29 August 2026, together covering about 200 substances. Response is mandatory for anyone who manufactured, imported or used a listed substance above the reporting threshold in 2025. Phase 1 (184 substances) closes 3 March 2027; Phase 2 (16 substances) opens the next day and closes 8 September 2027. This is an information-gathering action, not a WHMIS reclassification or a restriction.

Published10 Sept 2026 EffectiveNotices in force 29 August 2026 Compliance deadline03 Mar 2027Phase 1 (184 substances) closes 3 March 2027; Phase 2 (16 substances) runs 4 March – 8 September 2027

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United States TSCA ACTION REQUIRED Impact: Medium

TSCA reporting and recordkeeping rule triggers new data submission obligations

A rule under TSCA Section 8 requires manufacturers and importers to submit specified data for listed substances. Confirm whether listed substances are in scope and prepare submissions.

Published05 Aug 2026 Effective15 Sept 2026 Compliance deadlineSubmission window closes ~6 months after effective date

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Canada opens a mandatory CEPA section 71 data call on ~200 substances

TSCA reporting and recordkeeping rule triggers new data submission obligations

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