Health Canada published amendments to the Hazardous Products Regulations (HPR)

On January 4, 2023, Health Canada published amendments to the Hazardous Products Regulations (HPR). These amendments reflect changes to WHMIS. There is a 3-year transition period, which gives suppliers, employers, and workers time to adjust to the changes. The transition period ends on December 14, 2025.

These amendments include:

• Improved clarity and precision for certain provisions
• New information elements required on safety data sheets
• Adoption of a new physical hazard class (Chemicals Under Pressure)
• Adoption of a new hazard category for non-flammable aerosols and new subcategories for flammable gases

To learn more about what these amendments are, click here.