New Substances Notification Regulations (Organisms) (SOR/2005-248). Country/Territory Canada Document type Regulation Date 2005 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen. Keyword Hazardous substances Research Biosecurity Biotechnology Geographical area Americas, North America Abstract The present Regulations enact subsection 332(1) the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999. In particular, the Regulations lay down provisions relating to the notification of new substances. The text – consisting of 9 sections – deal with the following matters: scope, micro-organisms, organisms other than micro-organisms, information provision time limits, assessment periods, retention of information, administrative requirements and coming into force. Five Schedules are enclosed as follows: Full text English Website www.gc.ca References - Legislation Implements Canadian Environmental Protection Act 1999 (S.C. 1999, c. 33). Legislation | Canada | 1999 (2017) Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Basic legislation, Pollution control, Environmental planning, Marine pollution, Institution, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Waste disposal, Waste management, Freshwater resources management, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Sustainable use Source: FAO, FAOLEX New Substances Notification Regulations (Chemicals and Polymers) (SOR/2005-247). Legislation | Canada | 2005 (2015) Keyword: Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Data collection/reporting, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance Source: FAO, FAOLEX