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Cosmetic Regulations in Canada

By: Gorby Sandhu, Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist, email Cosmetics are a part of just about everyone’s life. Every day, most of us use products like soap, moisturizing creams, or shampoo....

Combustible Dusts Criteria – What are the requirements on my SDS?

By: Kirsten Alcock, Manager of Product Safety, email It wasn’t up until recently that more of us became familiar with the GHS Category for combustible dust. This was not something...

WHMIS 1988 Symbols and Controlled Products Regulations References – Why are we still seeing these on labels and SDSs?

By: Kirsten Alcock, Manager of Product Safety, email I am noticing more and more that Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) coming from other countries into Canada are still referencing our older...

Corrositex® Results – Can I use these test results within my TDG Proof of Classification?

By: Kirsten Alcock, Manager of Product Safety, email Many of our clients are coming to us these days for help with their Proof of Classification. A Proof of Classification is...

California Cleaning Product Right to Know Act (SB 258) – Is this new?

By: Kirsten Alcock, Manager of Product Safety, email The California Cleaning Product Right To Know Act seems to be a hot topic these days. Many more companies are becoming aware...

The Benefits of Non-Animal Skin Corrosion Testing with OECD 435/Corrositex® (CTX)

By: Katherine Hatherley, Laboratory Technical Specialist, email OECD 435/Corrositex® (CTX) is a skin corrosion test kit that synthesizes a barrier that mimics natural skin. This test does not use live...

Corrositex® Results – Can I use these test results for GHS and Transportation classification purposes?

By: Kirsten Alcock, Manager of Product Safety, email When asked to create a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) or provide Transportation Consulting for my clients, I always ask if there is...

Which Flash Point Method Should My Product Be Tested With?

By: Katherine Hatherley, Lab Technician, email It depends on the purpose of the testing. If you need your test results to be compliant with the Consumer Chemicals and Containers Regulations,...

Label Requirements for Canada – Net Quantity

By: Kirsten Alcock, Manager of Product Safety, email The consumer packaging and labeling regulations advise on the requirements for what is needed on your label IN ADDITION to other requirements...

California Cleaning Product Right to Know Act (SB 258) – Requirements

By: Alison Senyi, SENIOR PRODUCT SAFETY SPECIALIST, email   The California Cleaning Product Right to Know Act, signed by Governor Jerry Brown in October 2017, mandates that manufacturers of consumer...

Did you know Canada has a specific format to their SDS?

By: Kirsten Alcock, Manager of Product Safety, email Many of my clients would like one safety data sheet (SDS) created for the world. The thought is that the GHS (Globally...

Safety Data Sheet Requirements in Canada – Do I need to update my SDS?

By: Kirsten Alcock, Manager of Product Safety, email Advising clients when their SDS is three years old is part of our regular routine. We do this so you are reminded...

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