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Collection of Pharmaceuticals and Sharps — Responsibilities of Producers (O. Reg. 298/12).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Ontario
Document type
Regulation
Date
2012
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Pollution control Hazardous substances EIA Enforcement/compliance Waste disposal Waste management Hazardous waste Drugs
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Entry into force notes
The present Regulation enters into force on 1 October 2012.
Abstract

The present Regulation enforces the Environmental Assessment Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. E.18). In particular, the Regulation makes individual producers responsible for managing their waste. There shall be a transition period of three months for producers to meet most requirements, such as the requirement to provide for the collection and disposal of waste pharmaceuticals and sharps and have the minimum number of collection locations available (i.e. by 1 January 2013). The Regulation provides the level-playing field requested by the pharmaceuticals and sharps industry and allows producers the flexibility to determine how best to meet the requirements. The text consists of 12 sections.

Full text
English
Website
www.gov.on.ca

References - Legislation

Implements

Environmental Assessment Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. E.18).

Legislation | Canada | 1990 (2020)

Keyword: EIA, Authorization/permit, Classification/declassification, Waste disposal, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Basic legislation, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX