Toxics Reduction Act, 2009 (S.O. 2009, c. 19).

Subject

Environment gen.

Keyword

Pollution control Hazardous substances Inspection Environmental planning Dispute settlement Court/tribunal Data collection/reporting Policy/planning

Geographical area

Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic

Abstract

The purpose of the present Act is: a) to prevent pollution and protect human health and the environment by reducing the use and creation of toxic substances; and b) to inform Ontarians about toxic substances. The Act also aims to foster innovations in green chemistry and green engineering to make manufacturing and mineral processing safer. Moreover, the Act supports the development of alternative products and processes. The text - consisting of 50 sections – deals with the following aspects: Toxic Substance Reduction Plans, toxic substances accounting, reports, inspection, appeal, tribunals.

Full text

English

Website

www.gov.on.ca

References - Legislation

Implemented by

General (O. Reg. 455/09).

Legislation | Canada | 2009 (2018)

Keyword: Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Inspection, Environmental planning, Data collection/reporting, Enforcement/compliance, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX