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Chemical substances in Batch 9 of the Challenge

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Substance Groupings Initiative

The following substance in this batch has been included in the Aromatic Azo and Benzidine-based Substance Grouping under Substance Groupings Initiative as part of the second phase of the Chemicals Management Plan. As outlined in the notice of intent for the Aromatic Azo and Benzidine-based Substance Grouping, it was recognized that assessments and conclusions pertaining to some of the substances in the grouping may be subsequently updated as part of the subgroup assessment. The latest updates on these substances are found on the respective Substance Groupings Initiative pages.

List of substances included within the Substance Groupings Initiative
CAS RN Chemical substances Substance Groupings Initiative
71032-95-6 NDTHPM Azo Basic Dyes

Risk management action milestones

The risk management action milestones table outlines the risk management actions that were proposed for each chemical substance in this batch of the Challenge that met the criteria of section 64 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA 1999). These proposed risk management actions were published in the risk management approaches for these substances. For the complete wording of these proposed actions, please refer to the risk management approaches.

Adding substances to Schedule 1

Four substances in this batch have been added to Schedule 1.

Applying Significant New Activity Provisions

View the Significant New Activity Publications under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999. Orders are subject to potential amendments under the Significant New Activity (SNAc) Review.

For additional guidance on submitting information required as part of SNAc notifications, please see the Guidelines for the Notification and Testing of New Substances: Chemicals and Polymers.

Varying the requirements under the Significant New Activity provisions

In February 2022, a notice of intent to amend the DSL to vary the requirements for BDN (CAS RN 38465-55-3) was published in the Canada Gazette, Part I: Vol. 156, No. 6 – February 5, 2022 for a 60-day public comment period. The proposed amendments are an outcome of the SNAc Review. The DSL amendments do not come into force until the final order is published in the Canada Gazette, Part II. Any current requirements under the SNAc provisions remain in effect until then.

In July 2019, a notice of intent to amend the DSL to vary the requirements under the SNAc provisions for 4 substances in this batch (CAS RNs 475-71-8, 1326-05-2, 14295-43-3 and 58161-93-6) was published in the Canada Gazette, Part I: Vol. 153, No. 30 - July 27, 2019 for a 60-day public comment period. The proposed amendments are an outcome of the SNAc Review. The DSL amendments do not come into force until the final order is published in the Canada Gazette, Part II. Any current requirements under the SNAc provisions remain in effect until then.

In January 2017, a notice of intent to amend the DSL to vary the requirements under the SNAc provisions for methyl eugenol (CAS RN 93-15-2), TGOPE (CAS RN 7328-97-4), potassium bromate (CAS RN 7758-01-2) and vanadium pentoxide (CAS RN 1314-62-1) was published in the Canada Gazette, Part I: Vol. 151, No. 2 - January 14, 2017 for a 60-day public comment period. The proposed amendments are an outcome of the SNAc Review. The DSL amendments do not come into force until the final order is published in the Canada Gazette, Part II. Any current requirements under the SNAc provisions remain in effect until then.

Summary of Batch 9 substances and publications

Substances that meet one or more criteria in section 64 of the CEPA, 1999
CAS RN Chemical substance Final order and RIAS Public comments on the proposed risk management approach Final screening assessment Proposed risk management approach Public comments on the draft screening assessment and risk management scope
1314-62-1 Vanadium pentoxide HTML
7328-97-4 TGOPE HTML None None
7758-01-2 Potassium bromate HTML None None
93-15-2 Methyl eugenol HTML None None
Substances that do not meet any of the criteria in section 64 of the CEPA, 1999
CAS RN Chemical substance Final screening assessment Public comments
475-71-8 Pigment Yellow 24 None
509-34-2 Solvent Red 49
1326-05-2 Eosine Lead Lake None
2134-15-8 Solvent Red 48 None
2379-74-0 Pigment Red 181 None
14295-43-3 Pigment Red 88 None
38465-55-3 BDN None
41556-26-7 PEDA None
58161-93-6 BADAC None
64338-16-5 ODHO None
88-12-0 1-Vinyl-2-pyrrolidone None
1309-64-4 Antimony oxide
71032-95-6 NDTHPM None
Timelines
Date Substances affected Activity
February 5, 2022 CAS RN 38465-55-3 Publication in Canada Gazette, Part I, of a notice of intent to amend the DSL to vary the requirements under the SNAc provisions, and start of 60-day public comment period.
August 28, 2019 CAS RN 1309-64-4 Publication of a summary of risk assessments and management of flame retardant substances under CEPA 1999.
July 27, 2019 CAS RNs 475-71-8, 1326-05-2, 14295-43-3 and 58161-93-6 Publication in Canada Gazette, Part I of a notice of intent to amend the DSL to vary the requirements under the SNAc provisions, and start of 60-day public comment period.
January 14, 2017 CAS RNs 93-15-2, 7328-97-4, 7758-01-2 and 1314-62-1 Publication in Canada Gazette, Part I of a notice of intent to amend the DSL to vary the requirements under the SNAc provisions, and start of 60-day public comment period.
March 12, 2014 CAS RNs 93-15-2, 1314-62-1, 7328-97-4 and 7758-01-2 Publication in Canada Gazette, Part II of orders amending the DSL to apply the SNAc provisions of CEPA 1999.
October 24, 2012 CAS RNs 93-15-2, 1314-62-1, 7328-97-4 and 7758-01-2 Publication in Canada Gazette, Part II of a final order adding 4 substances to Schedule 1 to CEPA 1999.
September 15, 2012 CAS RNs 93-15-2, 1314-62-1, 7328-97-4, and 7758-01-2 Publication in Canada Gazette, Part I of a notice of intent to amend the DSL to apply the SNAc provisions of CEPA 1999, and start of 60-day public comment period.
October 30, 2010 CAS RNs 93-15-2, 1314-62-1, 7328-97-4, and 7758-01-2 Publication in Canada Gazette, Part I of a proposed order adding substances to Schedule 1 to CEPA 1999, and start of 60-day public comment period.
September 29, 2010 CAS RNs 475-71-8, 1326-05-2, 14295-43-3, 38465-55-3 and 58161-93-6 Publication in Canada Gazette, Part II of an order amending the DSL to apply the SNAc provisions of CEPA 1999.
September 18, 2010 CAS RN 509-34-2 Publication in Canada Gazette, Part I of a notice of intent to amend the DSL to apply the SNAc provisions of CEPA 1999, and start of 60-day public comment period.
September 18, 2010 All Batch 9 substances Publication in Canada Gazette, Part I of the final assessment decisions under subsection 77(6), release of Government's proposed risk management approach, and start of 60-day public comment period on the proposed risk management approach.
March 20, 2010 All Batch 9 substances Publication in Canada Gazette, Part I and start of 60-day public comment period on (a) the draft screening assessment, (b) the new information received, (c) the proposal to pursue one of the measures as specified under subsection 77(2) and (d) the risk management scopes.
March 20, 2010 CAS RNs 475-71-8, 1326-05-2, 14295-43-3, 38465-55-3 and 58161-93-6 Publication in Canada Gazette, Part I of a notice of intent to amend the DSL to apply the SNAc provisions of CEPA 1999, and start of 60-day public comment period.
September 10, 2009 All Batch 9 substances Deadline for submission of additional information by interested stakeholders, including on the extent and nature of the management/stewardship of Batch 9 substances.
July 14, 2009 All Batch 9 substances Deadline for submission of information under the section 71 notice on Batch 9 substances (if no extension granted).
March 14, 2009 All Batch 9 substances Release of Batch 9 of the Challenge and the accompanying technical documents.

Final screening assessments and risk management approaches

In September 2010, the final screening assessments for substances in this batch were released and the related notices were published in the Canada Gazette, Part I: Vol. 144, No. 38 - September 18, 2010.

The final screening assessments concluded that 4 substances in this batch meet one or more criteria in section 64 of CEPA 1999. The Government added these substances to Schedule 1 to the Act. Proposed risk management approaches were also released on this date for the substances in this batch which met the criteria in section 64 of CEPA 1999.

Draft screening assessments and risk management scopes

New information was received from industry or interested stakeholders for each of the 17 substances in this batch. In March 2010, the draft screening assessments were released and the related notices were published in the Canada Gazette, Part I: Vol. 144, No. 12 - March 20, 2010. Risk management scopes were also released in conjunction with these publications.

Information gathering

2009 Mandatory survey - section 71 notice

In March 2009, a notice was issued in the Canada Gazette, Part I: Vol. 143, No. 11 - March 14, 2009 under section 71 of CEPA 1999. This section 71 notice applied to all 17 substances in this batch.

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