CPCA Applauds Canadian Government on Passing GHS Regulations
OTTAWA, Ontario - The Canadian Paint and Coatings Association (CPCA) has commended the Canadian government for finalizing new regulations related to the implementation of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) for workplace hazardous chemicals.
The Hazardous Products Regulations (HPR) are now in force after being published in Canada Gazette, Part II on February 11, 2015. They replace the Controlled Products Regulations. GHS is expected to be in force in Canada no later than June 1, 2015. This alignment will bring major changes to the existing Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), such as the Hazardous Products Act and Controlled Products Regulations. A key objective of GHS is to create a system that will allow Canadian and U.S. requirements to be met through the use of a single label and safety data sheet (SDS) for each hazardous product.