Regulatory Initiative: Amendments to the Surface Coating Materials Regulations (DEGME) - Forward Regulatory Plan 2012-2014

Title or working title of the regulatory initiative: Amendments to the Surface Coating Materials Regulations (DEGME)

Description of the objective:
The purpose of this proposal is to introduce a regulatory limit on the concentration of 2-(2-Methoxyethoxy) Ethanol (CAS #111-77-3), also known as DEGME, in surface coating materials.  DEGME is a chemical substance that was included the Chemicals Management Plan (CMP).  The final screening assessment of DEGME, published on March 7, 2009, concluded that DEGME was harmful to human health at current levels of exposure.

Enabling Act:
Canada Consumer Product Safety Act

Indication of business impacts:
There may be business impacts.  The "One-for-One" Rule and/or the Small Business Lens may apply.

Public consultation opportunities:
Canadians have already participated in consultations that occurred between August 17, 2011 and October 15, 2011. 

It is anticipated that Canadians will have the opportunity to provide further input during the Canada Gazette, Part I public comment period.

Departmental contact:

Steven Beecraft
Project Officer
Risk Management Bureau
Consumer Product Safety Directorate
Healthy Environments and Consumer Safety Branch
Health Canada

Telephone number: 613-948-3372

Email address: Steven.Beecraft@hc-sc.gc.ca

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.