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Canada releases SOR/2024-109 revised mercury containing product regulations
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2024-07-22
Canada has released SOR/2024-109 revised regulations on mercury containing products, which will come into effect on June 19, 2025.
On June 19, 2024, Canada released SOR/2024-109, which revised the mercury containing product regulation SOR/2014-254. The revised regulations will come into effect on June 19, 2025, one year after their publication in the official gazette.
·Lowering mercury limits: The amendment specifically reduces the allowable mercury content for exempted lamps, such as straight fluorescent lamps used for general lighting, which are significantly lower than previous levels.
·Set Elimination Deadline: A deadline has been set for the elimination of certain mercury containing products. This includes the popular mercury containing lamps and sets a deadline for lamp replacement to ensure a smooth transition.
·Cancel Exemption: Updated the exemption for products that are no longer in use in Canada or whose exemption period has expired, simplified regulations, and ensured relevance and effectiveness.
·Expanding the scope of certification: According to regulations, the scope of accredited certification bodies now includes signatories of the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation Mutual Recognition Arrangement, thereby enhancing the credibility and consistency of compliance assessments.
The revision in chemical testing mainly involves the removal of homogeneous materials for batteries and no longer distinguishing between button cells and other batteries. The specific content is as follows:
| Original regulation SOR/2014-254 | Revised Regulation SOR/2024-109 |
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(1) Except for button batteries, button batteries with a mercury concentration of 0.0005% or lower in homogeneous materials (m) used for medical devices from January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2019 (n) used for button batteries with a mercury concentration of 0.0005% or lower in homogeneous materials (which will be continuously placed in the body for at least 30 days) |
(1) Batteries with mercury concentration of 0.0005% or lower |
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