Forward Regulatory Plan: 2012-14

This plan provides information on regulatory proposals that Health Canada expects to bring forward over the next two years. It also identifies public consultation opportunities and a departmental contact point for each regulatory initiative.

Proposed Regulatory Initiative

• Administrative Monetary Penalties (Consumer Products) Regulations under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act
• Regulations Amending Schedule 2 to the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (TCEP)
• Amendments to the Consumer Products Containing Lead Regulations (Contact With Mouth)
• Amendments to the Surface Coating Materials Regulations (DEGME)
• Cigarette Ignition Propensity (Consumer Product) Regulations
• Amendments to the Cribs, Cradles and Bassinets Regulations
• Exemption Regulations (Consumer Products) under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act
• Amendments to Schedule I to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act,and the Schedule to the Narcotic Control Regulations to Include Tapentadol
• Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulations
• Blood Regulations
• Good Manufacturing Practices for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients
• Fees in Respect of Drugs and Medical Devices Regulations - Exempting EUND Submissions and API Activities
• Food Additives
• Maximum Residue Limits (MRL) for Vet Drugs
• Orphan Drugs for Rare Diseases
• Prescription Status of Drugs (Repeal of Schedule F)
• Repeal of Arsenic as a prohibited substance
• Amendments to the Pest Control Products Regulations to reflect the Grower Requested Own-Use Import Program and address concerns from the Standing Joint Committee for the Scrutiny of Regulations (SJCSR)
• Amendments to the Tobacco Products Information Regulations
• Amendments to the Tobacco Reporting Regulations
• Regulations Amending the Tobacco (Seizure and Restoration) Regulations

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.