Canadian Environmental Protection Act
August 28, 2024 | Written by GreenSoft Technology, Inc.
Canadian Government Enacts New PFAS Reporting Requirements in Electronics and Other Products
By the end of January 2025, companies must disclose import, production, and usage of 312 specific PFAS under CEPA 71(1)(b), with penalties for non-compliance
On July 24, the Canadian Minister of the Environment enacted new provisions to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) related to PFAS in electronics and other products.
With a deadline of January 29, 2025, CEPA 71(1)(b) requires companies to report on their import, production, and usage of 312 specific Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) during the calendar year of 2023.
To help you understand these new requirements, GreenSoft Technology has created an in-depth educational video. Watch the short preview clip below or view the full length video here.
CEPA 71(1)(b) Reporting Requirements
Affected companies are defined as any company that:
- Produces any in scope PFAS in Canada
- Imports in scope PFAS chemicals, whether alone, in mixtures, or in chemical products
- Imports manufactured items containing in scope PFAS
- Uses in scope PFAS in the manufacturing process within Canada
For importers of manufactured items, reporting obligations vary depending on the type of manufactured item under import, the specific PFAS compound present, and the amount of each in-scope PFAS imported in the 2023 calendar year.
Penalties for non-compliance or for providing false or misleading information can range from a maximum of $25,000 for individuals to a maximum of $500,000 for large corporations. Fines are doubled for subsequent offenses.
The list of the 312 in-scope PFAS can be found here, along with the full text of the regulation provisions. Canada has also released a guidance document which can be found here. The Reporting Template required to be used for submissions can be found here. Submissions should be made using Canada’s online reporting tool here. Requests for extensions from the reporting requirements or concerns about proprietary information may be addressed directly to substances@ec.gc.ca before the original deadline.
GreenSoft Technology offers a PFAS solution for manufacturers
GreenSoft Technology provides companies with a Data Services solution to help with the Canadian CEPA 71(1)(b) PFAS legislation, as well as Minnesota and other US state PFAS regulations, EPA TSCA Section 8(a)(7) PFAS reporting and recordkeeping requirements, and emerging and proposed PFAS regulations around the globe.
Our data collection team will contact your suppliers to obtain data on the substances contained in your products and components. We’ll validate that data for accuracy and completeness, and then check it against the CEPA 71(1)(b) list of 312 PFAS chemicals, as well as any other global environmental regulations you must comply with.
With our Turnkey Service, we can generate the necessary compliance reports for you. Or you can use our GreenData Manager software to manage your company’s substance database and generate reports for this and other environmental regulations.
Contact us to learn more. And check out our new educational video on Canada’s new CEPA 71(1)(b) PFAS requirements here.