Consultation on the Proposed Code of Practice for Benzophenone
From Health Canada
Current status: Open
Opened on February 14, 2026 and will close for consultation on April 15, 2026.
Health Canada is consulting people in Canada on the Proposed Code of Practice for Methanone, Diphenyl- (Benzophenone) in Paint, Stain and/or Coating Products Available to Consumers in Canada, up to 60-days from the date of publication of the proposed code of practice.
How to participate
Send your input by:
- email to chemicalsubstanceschimiques@hc-sc.gc.ca; or
- by mail using the contact information below
Who is the focus of this consultation
We are seeking input from:
- people in Canada
- industry stakeholders and associated organizations
- Indigenous Partners
- non-governmental organizations
- academics and researchers
- all levels of government
- consumers
Key questions for discussion
We are seeking your input on the proposed code of practice, for which the objective is to help reduce exposure of people in Canada to methanone, diphenyl-, (benzophenone) contained in certain exterior and interior paint, stain and/or coating products that are available to consumers to levels that are protective of human health.
The input gathered through this process will be used to finalize the code of practice.
Related information
Contact us
Safe Environments Directorate, Risk Management Bureau
c/o Health Canada
269 Laurier Avenue West, Address Locator 4905B
Ottawa (ON) K1A 0K9