Archived Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs)

What are they?

How are they used?

What are their effects?

What is the Government of Canada doing?

Being informed is the best protection. Find out more about PCBs from Health Canada's It's Your Health factsheet on PCBs , and Environment Canada's Web site on PCBs and on Management of Toxic Substances.

Health risks associated with a chemical depend on the hazard (its potential to cause health effects) and the dose (the amount of chemical to which you are exposed).

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2025-07-08