Administrative Burden Baseline Update 2020

The Administrative Burden Baseline provides Canadians with a clear metric on the total number of requirements in federal regulations and associated forms that impose administrative burden on business. This baseline contributes to the openness and transparency of the federal regulatory system.

All federal regulations that are administered by Health Canada that have requirements that impose administrative burden on business are identified below. The total count for 2020 is 20,058, which is a net increase from the 2019 count of 16,495. The increase is primarily due to the legalization and regulation of new classes of cannabis products and the addition of new reporting requirements as part of the Cannabis Tracking System Order. In addition, the Department’s response to address the COVID-19 pandemic contributed to the increase, due to the introduction of new Interim Orders to help expedite access to needed health products. The modernization and harmonization of the licensing and permitting scheme in regulations under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, as well as the new regulations under the Assisted Human Reproduction Act also resulted in an increase in the 2020 count.

The total June 30, 2014 baseline count is 15,649 and can be viewed on the June 30, 2014 Administrative Burden Baseline Count page.

Administrative Burden Baseline count:

Title of act: Agriculture and Agri-Food Administrative Monetary Penalties Act

Title of regulation	SOR/CRC/SI Number	2020 count
Agriculture and Agri-Food Administrative Monetary Penalties Regulations Respecting the Pest Control Products Act and Regulations	SOR/2001-132	0

Title of act: Assisted Human Reproduction Act

Title of regulation	SOR/CRC/SI Number	2020 count
Assisted Human Reproduction (Section 8 Consent) Regulations	SOR/2007-137	32
Reimbursement Related to Assisted Human Reproduction Regulations	SOR/2019-193	9
Safety of Sperm and Ova Regulations	SOR/2019-192	258

Title of act: Canada Health Act

Title of regulation	SOR/CRC/SI Number	2020 count
Extra-billing and User Charges Information Regulations	SOR/86-259	0

Title of act: Canada Consumer Product Safety Act

Title of regulation	SOR/CRC/SI Number	2020 count
Administrative Monetary Penalties (Consumer Products) Regulations	SOR/2013-101	0
Asbestos Products Regulations	SOR/2016-164	0
Candles Regulations	SOR/2016-165	0
Carbonated Beverage Glass Containers Regulations	SOR/2016-166	0
Carriages and Strollers Regulations	SOR/2016-167	0
Cellulose Fibre Insulation Regulations	SOR/2016-177	0
Charcoal Regulations	SOR/2016-178	0
Children's Jewellery Regulations	SOR/2016-168	0
Children's Sleepwear Regulations	SOR/2016-169	0
Cigarette Ignition Propensity (Consumer Products) Regulations	SOR/2016-103	0
Consumer Chemicals and Containers Regulations, 2001	SOR/2001-269	0
Consumer Products Containing Lead (Contact with Mouth) Regulations	SOR/2010-273	0
Corded Window Covering Products Regulations	SOR/2016-172	0
Cribs, Cradles and Bassinets Regulations	SOR/2016-152	0
Exemption Regulations (Consumer Products)	SOR/2015-97	0
Expansion Gates and Expandable Enclosures Regulations	SOR/2016-179	0
Face Protectors for Ice Hockey and Box Lacrosse Players Regulations	SOR/2016-173	0
Glass Doors and Enclosures Regulations	SOR/2016-174	0
Glazed Ceramics and Glassware Regulations	SOR/2016-175	0
Ice Hockey Helmet Regulations	SOR/2016-186	0
Infant Feeding Bottle Nipples Regulations	SOR/2016-180	0
Kettles Regulations	SOR/2016-181	0
Lighters Regulations	SOR/2016-187	0
Matches Regulations	SOR/2016-182	0
Mattresses Regulations	SOR/2016-183	0
Pacifiers Regulations	SOR/2016-184	0
Phthalates Regulations	SOR/2016-188	0
Playpens Regulations	SOR/2016-189	0
Residential Detectors Regulations	SOR/2016-190	0
Restraint Systems and Booster Seats for Motor Vehicles Regulations	SOR/2016-191	0
Science Education Sets Regulations	SOR/2016-192	0
Surface Coating Materials Regulations	SOR/2016-193	0
Tents Regulations	SOR/2016-185	0
Textile Flammability Regulations	SOR/2016-194	0
Textile Floor Coverings Regulations	SOR/2016-176	8
Toys Regulations	SOR/2011-17	0

Title of act: Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999

The Administrative Burden Baseline counts for the Canadian Environment Protection Act, 1999 are posted on Environment and Climate Change Canada's website. Please visit Environment and Climate Change Canada's Administrative Burden Baseline Page to view this count.

Title of act: Cannabis Act

Title of regulation	SOR/CRC/SI Number	2020 count
Cannabis Regulations	SOR/2018-144	756
Industrial Hemp Regulations	SOR/2018-145	70
Qualifications for Designation as Analyst Regulations (Cannabis)	SOR/2018-146	0
Cannabis Tracking System Order	SOR/2018-178	2580
Cannabis Fees Order	SOR/2018-198	0

The Administrative Burden Baseline count for the Police Enforcement (Cannabis Act) Regulations are posted on Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canada's website. Please visit Public Safety Canada's Administrative Burden Baseline page to view this count.

Title of act: Controlled Drugs and Substances Act

Title of regulation	SOR/CRC/SI Number	2020 count
Benzodiazepines and Other Targeted Substances Regulations	SOR/2000-217	1034
Narcotic Control Regulations	C.R.C., c. 1041	1389
Parts G and J of the Food and Drug RegulationsTable 6 Footnote *	C.R.C., c. 870	2197
Precursor Control Regulations	SOR/2002-359	627
Qualifications for Designations as Analysts Regulations	SOR/98-594	0
Regulations Exempting Certain Precursors and Controlled Substances from the Application of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act	SOR/97-229	0
New Classes of Practitioners Regulations	SOR/2012-230	0
Table 6 Footnote * Since the coming into force of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act in 1997, by virtue of the Interpretation Act, Parts G and J of the Food and Drug Regulations are deemed to have been made under the CDSA and form part of the legislative framework for controlled substances. Table 6 Return to footnote * referrer

Title of act: An Act to amend the Criminal Code and to make related amendments to other Acts (medical assistance in dying)

Title of regulation	SOR/CRC/SI Number	2020 count
Regulations for the Monitoring of Medical Assistance in Dying	SOR/2018-166	79

Title of act: Department of Health Act

The Administrative Burden Baseline counts for the Department of Health Act are posted on the Public Health Agency of Canada's website. Please visit the Public Health Agency of Canada's Administrative Burden Baseline page to view these counts.

Title of act: Financial Administration Act

Title of regulation	SOR/CRC/SI Number	2020 count
Fees in Respect of Drugs and Medical Devices Regulations	SOR/2011-79	25
Authority to Sell Veterinary Drugs Fees Regulations	SOR/95-31	1
Licensed Dealers for Controlled Drugs and Narcotics (Veterinary Use) Fees Regulations	SOR/98-5	3
Order Designating the Minister of Health as Appropriate Minister with Respect to the Assisted Human Reproduction Agency of Canada for Purposes of the Act	SI/2006-128	0
Establishment Licensing Fees (Veterinary Drugs) Regulations	SOR/98-4	3
Veterinary Drug Evaluation Fees Regulation	SOR/96-143	332

Title of act: Food and Drugs Act

Title of regulation	SOR/CRC/SI Number	2020 count
Blood Regulations	SOR/2013-178	372
Cannabis Exemption (Food and Drugs Act) Regulations	SOR/2016-231	0
Cosmetic Regulations	C.R.C., c. 869	24
Food and Drug Regulations	C.R.C., c. 870	4036
Interim Order Respecting Clinical Trials for Medical Devices and Drugs Relating to COVID-19		453
Interim Order Respecting Drugs, Medical Devices and Foods for a Special Dietary Purpose in Relation to COVID-19		118
Interim Order Respecting the Importation and Sale of Medical Devices for Use in Relation to COVID-19		174
Marketing Authorization for Food Additives That May be Used as Anticaking Agents	SOR/2012-202	0
Marketing Authorization for Food Additives That May be Used as Bleaching, Maturing, or Dough Conditioning Agents	SOR/2012-203	0
Marketing Authorization for Food Additives That May be Used as Carrier or Extraction Solvents	SOR/2012-216	0
Marketing Authorization for Food Additives That May be Used as Colouring Agents	SOR/2012-204	0
Marketing Authorization for Food Additives That May be Used as Emulsifying, Gelling, Stablilizing or Thickening Agents	SOR/2012-205	0
Marketing Authorization for Food Additives That May be Used as Firming Agents	SOR/2012-207	0
Marketing Authorization for Food Additives That May be Used as Food Enzymes	SOR/2012-206	0
Marketing Authorization for Food Additives That May be Used as Glazing or Polishing Agents	SOR/2012-208	0
Marketing Authorization for Food Additives That May be Used as pH Adjusting Agents, Acid-Reacting Materials or Water Correcting Agents	SOR/2012-211	0
Marketing Authorization for Food Additives That May be Used as Preservatives	SOR/2012-212	0
Marketing Authorization for Food Additives That May be Used as Sequestering Agents	SOR/2012-213	0
Marketing Authorization for Food Additives That May be Used as Starch-Modifying Agents	SOR/2012-214	0
Marketing Authorization for Food Additives That May be Used as Sweeteners	SOR/2012-210	0
Marketing Authorization for Gluten-free Oats and Foods Containing Gluten-free Oats Regulations	SOR/2015-114	0
Marketing Authorization for Food Additives That May be Used as Yeast Foods	SOR/2012-215	0
Marketing Authorization for Food Additives with Other Generally Accepted Uses	SOR/2012-209	0
Marketing Authorization for Maximum Residue Limits for Veterinary Drugs in Foods	SOR/2013-87	0
Medical Devices Regulations	SOR/98-282	1131
Natural Health Products Regulations	SOR/2003-196	1621
Processing and Distribution of Semen for Assisted Conception Regulations	SOR/96-254	56
Safety of Human Cells, Tissues and Organs for Transplantation Regulations	SOR/2007-118	70

Title of act: Hazardous Materials Information Review Act

Title of regulation	SOR/CRC/SI Number	2020 count
Hazardous Materials Information Review Regulations	SOR/88-456	25

Title of act: Hazardous Products Act

Title of regulation	SOR/CRC/SI Number	2020 count
Hazardous Products Regulations	SOR/2015-17	2

Title of act: Patent Act

The Administrative Burden Baseline counts for the Patent Act are posted on Industry, Science and Economic Development Canada's website. Please visit Industry, Science and Economic Development Canada's Administrative Burden Baseline page to view this count.

Title of act: Pest Control Products Act

Title of regulation	SOR/CRC/SI Number	2020 count
List of Pest Control Products Formulants and Contaminants of Health or Environmental Concern	SI/2005-114	0
Pest Control Products Fees and Charges Regulations	SOR/2017-9	81
Pest Control Products Incident Reporting Regulations	SOR/2006-260	50
Pest Control Products Regulations	SOR/2006-124	635
Pest Control Products Sales Information Reporting Regulations	SOR/2006-261	29
Review Panel Regulations	SOR/2008-22	7

Title of act: Pesticide Residue Compensation Act

Title of regulation	SOR/CRC/SI Number	2020 count
Assessor's Rules of Procedure	SOR/2003-293	0
Pesticide Residue Compensation Regulations	C.R.C., c. 1254	14

Title of act: Radiation Emitting Devices Act

Title of regulation	SOR/CRC/SI Number	2020 count
Radiation Emitting Devices Regulations	C.R.C., c. 1370	0

Title of act: Tobacco and Vaping Products Act

Title of regulation	SOR/CRC/SI Number	2020 count
Promotion of Tobacco Products and Accessories Regulations (Prohibited Terms)	SOR/2011-178	0
Tobacco (Access) Regulations	SOR/99-93	0
Tobacco (Seizure and Restoration) Regulations	SOR/99-94	7
Tobacco Products Information Regulations	SOR/2000-272	1
Tobacco Products Labelling Regulations (Cigarettes and Little Cigars)	SOR/2011-177	1
Tobacco Products Regulations (Plain and Standardized Appearance)	SOR/2019-107	0
Tobacco Reporting Regulations	SOR/2000-273	1748

Total count: 20,058

Previous years' counts for Health Canada are available on the Health Canada Acts and Regulations web page or upon request.

Contact information:

Departmental Regulatory Affairs
Health Canada
200 Eglantine Driveway, 5^th Floor
hc.dra-arm.sc@canada.ca