List of Acts and Regulations

•  Agriculture and Agri-Food Administrative Monetary Penalties Act
  The Act authorizes the Minister of Health to issue administrative monetary penalties to enforce compliance with provisions of the Pest Control Products Act and associated Regulations.
  •  Agriculture and Agri-Food Administrative Monetary Penalties Regulations Respecting the Pest Control Products Act and Regulations (SOR/2001-132)
•  Assisted Human Reproduction Act
  The Assisted Human Reproduction Act addresses numerous ethical and health concerns arising from the use of assisted reproductive technologies. The Act prohibits a number of activities pertaining to assisted reproduction and related research, including cloning, in vitro embryo sex selection and payment for surrogacy. Some of the prohibited activities can be carried out if done in accordance with regulatory requirements that pertain to consent, testing donated sperm and ova for health and safety risks, and reimbursement of expenditures related to gamete donation and surrogacy.
  •  Assisted Human Reproduction (Section 8 Consent) Regulations (SOR/2007-137)
•  Canada Health Act
  This Act establishes the criteria and conditions that provincial health insurance plans or extended health care services must meet to receive the full cash contributions under the Canada Health Transfer.
  •  Extra-billing and User Charges Information Regulations (SOR/86-259)
•  Canada Consumer Product Safety Act
  The purpose of this Act is to protect the public by addressing or preventing dangers to human health or safety that are posed by consumer products in Canada, including those that circulate within Canada and those that are imported.
  •  Asbestos Products Regulations (SOR/2007-260)
  •  Candles Regulations (SOR/2011-18)
  •  Carbonated Beverage Glass Containers Regulations (SOR/80-831)
  •  Carriages and Strollers Regulations (SOR/85-379)
  •  Children's Jewellery Regulations (SOR/2011-19)
  •  Children's Sleepwear Regulations (SOR/2011-15)
  •  Consumer Chemicals and Containers Regulations, 2001 (SOR/2001-269)
  •  Consumer Products Containing Lead (Contact with Mouth) Regulations (SOR/2010-273)
  •  Corded Window Covering Products Regulations (SOR/2009-112)
  •  Cribs, Cradles and Bassinets Regulations (SOR/2010-261)
  •  Face Protectors for Ice Hockey and Box Lacrosse Players Regulations (SOR/2011-20)
  •  Glass Doors and Enclosures Regulations (SOR/2009-110)
  •  Glazed Ceramics and Glassware Regulations (SOR/98-176)
  •  Hazardous Products (Carpet) Regulations (C.R.C., c. 923)
  •  Hazardous Products (Cellulose Insulation) Regulations (SOR/79-732)
  •  Hazardous Products (Charcoal) Regulations (C.R.C., c. 924)
  •  Hazardous Products (Expansion Gates and Expandable Enclosures) Regulations (SOR/90-39)
  •  Hazardous Products (Infant Feeding Bottle Nipples) Regulations (SOR/84-271)
  •  Hazardous Products (Kettles) Regulations (C.R.C., c. 927)
  •  Hazardous Products (Matches) Regulations (C.R.C., c. 929)
  •  Hazardous Products (Mattresses) Regulations (SOR/80-810)
  •  Hazardous Products (Pacifiers) Regulations (C.R.C., c. 930)
  •  Hazardous Products (Tents) Regulations (SOR/90-245)
  •  Ice Hockey Helmet Regulations (SOR/2011-21)
  •  Lighters Regulations (SOR/2008-231)
  •  Phthalates Regulations (SOR/2010-298)
  •  Playpens Regulations (C.R.C., c. 932)
  •  Residential Detectors Regulations (SOR/2009-193)
  •  Restraint Systems and Booster Seats for Motor Vehicles Regulations (SOR/2011-16)
  •  Science Education Sets Regulations (C.R.C., c. 934)
  •  Surface Coating Materials Regulations (SOR/2005-109)
  •  Textile Flammability Regulations (SOR/2011-22)
  •  Toys Regulations (SOR/2011-17)
•  Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999
  The potential risks of environmental pollutants and toxic substances are evaluated under this Act that addresses pollution prevention and the protection of the environment (Environment Canada) and human health (Health Canada) to contribute to sustainable development.
  •  Asbestos Mines and Mills Release Regulations (SOR/90-341)
  •  2-Butoxyethanol Regulations (SOR/2006-347)
  •  Chlor-Alkali Mercury Release Regulations (SOR/90-130)
  •  Chromium Electroplating, Chromium Anodizing and Reverse Etching Regulations (SOR/2009-162)
  •  Gasoline and Gasoline Blend Dispensing Flow Rate Regulations (SOR/2000-43)
  •  Masked Name Regulations (SOR/94-261)
  •  New Substances Fees Regulations (SOR/2002-374)
  •  New Substances Notification Regulations (Chemicals and Polymers) (SOR/2005-247)
  •  New Substances Notification Regulations (Organisms) (SOR/2005-248)
  •  PCB Regulations (SOR/2008-273)
  •  PCB Waste Export Regulations, 1996 (SOR/97-109)
  •  Persistence and Bioaccumulation Regulations (SOR/2000-107)
  •  Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2005 (SOR/2005-41)
  •  Pulp and Paper Mill Defoamer and Wood Chip Regulations (SOR/92-268)
  •  Pulp and Paper Mill Effluent Chlorinated Dioxins and Furans Regulations (SOR/92-267)
  •  Secondary Lead Smelter Release Regulations (SOR/91-155)
  •  Solvent Degreasing Regulations (SOR/2003-283)
  •  Tetrachloroethylene (Use in Dry Cleaning and Reporting Requirements) Regulations (SOR/2003-79)
  •  Vinyl Chloride Release Regulations, 1992 (SOR/92-631)
  •  Virtual Elimination List (SOR/2006-298)
  •  Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Concentration Limits for Architectural Coatings Regulations (SOR/2009-264)
  •  Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Concentration Limits for Automotive Refinishing Products Regulations (SOR/2009-197)
•  Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
  This Act provides for the control of substances that can alter mental processes and that may produce harm to health and to society when diverted or misused. Except as authorized by regulation or via an exemption issued under Section 56 of the Act, all activities involving substances listed in the Schedules to the Act, i.e., importation, production, exportation, possession, etc., are prohibited.
  •  Benzodiazepines and Other Targeted Substances Regulations (SOR/2000-217)
  •  Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (Police Enforcement) Regulations (SOR/97-234)
  •  Industrial Hemp Regulations (SOR/98-156)
  •  Marihuana Medical Access Regulations (SOR/2001-227)
  •  Narcotic Control Regulations (C.R.C., c. 1041)
  •  Precursor Control Regulations (SOR/2002-359)
  •  Qualifications for Designations as Analysts Regulations (SOR/98-594)
  •  Regulations Exempting Certain Precursors and Controlled Substances from the Application of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (SOR/97-229)
  •  Part G of the Food and Drug Regulations (C.R.C., c.870)
  •  Part J of the Food and Drug Regulations (C.R.C., c.870)
  •  New Classes of Practitioners Regulations (SOR/2012-230)
•  Department of Health Act
  This Act sets out the powers, duties and functions of the Minister, which extend to all matters covering the promotion or preservation of the health of Canadians over which Parliament has jurisdiction.
•  Financial Administration Act
  An Order adopted under this Act authorizes the Minister of Health to charge fees for processing drug submissions and establishes fees for providing dosimetry services.
  •  Fees in Respect of Drugs and Medical Devices Regulations (SOR/2011-79)
  •  Authority to Sell Veterinary Drugs Fees Regulations (SOR/95-31)
  •  Licensed Dealers for Controlled Drugs and Narcotics (Veterinary Use) Fees Regulations (SOR/98-5)
  •  Regulations Prescribing the Fees to be Paid for a Pest Control Product Application Examination Service Provided by or on behalf of Her Majesty in Right of Canada, for a Right or Privilege to Manufacture or Sell a Pest Control Product in Canada and for Establishing a Maximum Residue Limit in Relation to a Pest Control Product (SOR/97-173)
  •  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)
  •  Establishment Licensing Fees (Veterinary Drugs) Regulations (SOR/98-4)
  •  Veterinary Drug Evaluation Fees Regulations (SOR/96-143)
•  Food and Drugs Act
  This Act applies to all food, drugs, cosmetics and medical devices sold in Canada, whether manufactured in Canada or imported. The Act and regulations ensure the safety of and prevent deception in relation to food, drugs, cosmetics and medical devices by governing their sale and advertisement.
  •  Cosmetic Regulations (C.R.C., c. 869)
  •  Food and Drug Regulations (C.R.C., c. 870)
  •  Marihuana Exemption (Food and Drugs Act) Regulations (SOR/2003-261)
  •  Medical Devices Regulations (SOR/98-282)
  •  Natural Health Products Regulations (SOR/2003-196)
  •  Processing and Distribution of Semen for Assisted Conception Regulations (SOR/96-254)
  •  Safety of Human Cells, Tissues and Organs for Transplantation Regulations (SOR/2007-118)
•  Hazardous Materials Information Review Act
  This Act establishes the mechanism to protect confidential business information from the disclosure requirements of the Hazardous Products Act, Canada Labour Code, and provincial and territorial occupational health and safety acts.
  •  Hazardous Materials Information Review Act Appeal Board Procedures Regulations (SOR/91-86)
  •  Hazardous Materials Information Review Regulations (SOR/88-456)
•  Hazardous Products Act
  Part II of the Hazardous Products Act establishes the supplier label and material safety data sheet requirements of the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System, WHMIS.
  •  Controlled Products Regulations (SOR/88-66)
  •  Ingredient Disclosure List (SOR/88-64)
•  Patent Act
  The Patent Act establishes the Patented Medicine Prices Review Board (PMPRB) with a mandate to regulate the prices of patented medicines sold in Canada to ensure that they are not excessive; and to report to Parliament annually through the Minister of Health. Sections 90, 92, 102 and 103 of the Act authorize the Minister of Health to: instruct the Board to inquire into any matter and report back; make recommendations respecting the appointment of Members of the Board; enter into agreements with provinces respecting the distribution of excess revenues collected by the Board; and convene formal meetings on matters relating to how the PMPRB administers this Act as it applies to patented medicine prices.
  •  Patented Medicines (Notice of Compliance) Regulations (SOR/93-133)
•  Pest Control Products Act
  This Act and the associated Regulations apply to all pesticides manufactured, possessed, handled, stored, transported, imported, distributed or used in Canada. Pesticides include a variety of products such as insecticides, herbicides and fungicides for use in agriculture, forestry, industry and households. This Act and the Regulations protect human health and the environment through a pre- and post-market evaluation program to prevent unacceptable risks. Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency is responsible for administering this legislation.
  •  List of Pest Control Product Formulants and Contaminants of Health or Environmental Concern (SI/2005-114)
  •  Pest Control Products Incident Reporting Regulations (SOR/2006-260)
  •  Pest Control Products Regulations (SOR/2006-124)
  •  Pest Control Products Sales Information Reporting Regulations (SOR/2006-261)
  •  Regulations Prescribing the Fees to be Paid for a Pest Control Product Application Examination Service Provided by or on behalf of Her Majesty in Right of Canada, for a Right or Privilege to Manufacture or Sell a Pest Control Product in Canada and for Establishing a Maximum Residue Limit in Relation to a Pest Control Product (SOR/97-173)
  •  Review Panel Regulations (SOR/2008-22)
•  Pesticide Residue Compensation Act
  The Act sets up a compensation regime under which the Minister of Health may compensate a farmer for losses attributable to the use of a pesticide in accordance with the label directions.
  •  Assessor's Rules of Procedure (SOR/2003-293)
  •  Pesticide Residue Compensation Regulations (C.R.C., c. 1254)
•  Radiation Emitting Devices Act
  This Act and Regulations prohibit the sale, lease and importation of radiation emitting devices that do not comply with the applicable standards. The Minister of Health may appoint inspectors who are empowered to search premises and to seize and detain devices, and may appoint analysts to analyse or examine radiation emitting devices and packaging.
  •  Radiation Emitting Devices Regulations (C.R.C., c. 1370)
•  Tobacco Act
  The Act aims to protect the health of Canadians in light of conclusive evidence implicating tobacco use in the incidence of numerous debilitating and fatal diseases; to protect young persons and others from inducements to use tobacco products and the consequent dependence on them; to protect the health of young persons by restricting access to tobacco products; and to enhance public awareness of the health hazards of using tobacco products.
  •  Cigarette Ignition Propensity Regulations (SOR/2005-178)
  •  Promotion of Tobacco Products and Accessories Regulations (Prohibited Terms) (SOR/2011-178)
  •  Tobacco (Access) Regulations (SOR/99-93)
  •  Tobacco (Seizure and Restoration) Regulations (SOR/99-94)
  •  Tobacco Products Information Regulations (SOR/2000-272)
  •  Tobacco Products Labelling Regulations (Cigarettes and Little Cigars) (SOR/2011-177)
  •  Tobacco Reporting Regulations (SOR/2000-273)

For More Information

•  Government-Wide Forward Regulatory Plans
• The  Cabinet Directive on Regulatory Management
• The  Red Tape Reduction Action Plan
• The  Canada-United States Regulatory Cooperation Council

To learn about upcoming or ongoing consultations on proposed federal regulations, visit the   Canada Gazette and   Consulting with Canadians websites.