US Extends PFAS Reporting Deadline
Attention retailers who must report on PFAS: The US Environmental Protection Agency has extended its reporting deadline to January 2026. However, Canada’s deadline remains firm—reports are du...Learn More
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B.C. Introduces Law to Make Companies Accountable for Harmful Products
Last week B.C. introduced a new law, the Public Health Accountability and Cost Recovery Act (Bill 12), to make companies legally responsible for products harmful to its citizens. This act, similar t...Learn More
Retail Year in Review: How Did Retail Stack Up in 2023?
Environics Analytics (EA) provides a comprehensive analysis of the retail landscape in 2023 to help retailers better understand how demographics and shopping patterns changed over the last year. This...Learn More
2024 Schedule of Contributions Update: Policies and Producers Financial Participation
2024 Schedule of Contributions Update: Policies and Producers Financial Participation Targeted producers, including e-commerce, must report the weights of the containers, packaging and printed matter ...Learn More
Vancouver Council votes to regulate sale of bear spray
On March 28, 2023, Vancouver City Council passed a staff report on the sale of bear spray. The bylaw would require that: Bear spray not be sold to individuals under 19 years of age, and, not be sold t...Learn More
Health Canada’s Consumer and Hazardous Products Safety Directorate (CHPSD) joins RCC meeting
RCC welcomed new Director General Dennis Price of Health Canada’s Consumer and Hazardous Products Safety Directorate (CHPSD) to RCC’s Product Safety and Regulatory Committee Meeting last week ...Learn More
Product Safety and Chemical Compliance in Canada – what to look for in 2022
Today’s regulatory and product safety landscape for retailers is constantly changing. In addition to new and emerging regulatory requirements, Canadian retailers are responding to increasing consume...Learn More
Upcoming member meeting on hazardous and special products regulations
Have you ever wondered what happens to the summer camping supplies you sell, like propane containers? As a retailer, you are responsible for managing the end-of-life of these products under the new On...Learn More
RCC advocates for greater consultation and reasonable lead times on the proposed amendments to the Carriages and Stroller Regulations
RCC has submitted comments on behalf of its members to Health Canada’s Consumer and Hazardous Products Safety Directorate regarding the proposed changes to the Carriages and Stroller Regulations. RC...Learn More
BC Hazardous Waste Regulation intentions paper released
The BC Ministry of Environment released an intentions paper proposing changes to the Hazardous Waste Regulation. The changes impact storing and transporting moderate risk wastes at return collectio...Learn More