Environmental Impact Initiative
The Environmental Impact Initiative (EII) Division was established in 2001 following the publication of a Notice of Intent in the Canada Gazette Part I. This notice informed the public of Health Canada's intention to undertake the development of appropriate Environmental Assessment Regulations (EARs) for new substances in products regulated under the Food and Drugs Act.
The EII is part of the Policy, Planning and International Affairs Directorate in the Health Products and Food Branch (HPFB) of Health Canada. The EII's mandate is to reduce environmental and indirect human health impacts of substances in products regulated under the Food and Drugs Act. To fulfill its mandate, the EII is developing appropriate EARs for substances contained in these products. In addition, the EII is researching if there is a need to improve or develop appropriate Best Management Practices (BMPs) for the products regulated under the Food and Drugs Act.
More information about the Environmental Impact Initiative is available in the About Health Canada section.
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The need for appropriate EARs and BMPs is growing in importance since scientific evidence has demonstrated that substances in products regulated under the Food and Drugs Act can be found in the Canadian environment.
The Development of the Environmental Impact Initiative
- Notice of Intent - September 2001
This notice advised the public of Health Canada's intention to undertake the development of new Environmental Assessment Regulations for new substances in products regulated under the Food and Drugs Act. - Issue Identification Paper - January 2003
This paper served as a basis for discussion with stakeholders to identify the issues being addressed by the Government of Canada and to set out the goals and objectives for the Environmental Assessment Regulations' options. - Options Analysis Paper - An Environmental Assessment Regime for New Substances in Products Regulated under the Food & Drugs Act - June 2005
This paper was released to obtain feedback on the legislative authority under which the Environmental Assessment Regulations should be placed. - Options Analysis Paper Feedback Analysis Report - February 2006
This report provided an analysis of the Stakeholder feedback received on the Options Analysis Paper. - Discussion Document for the March 29 and 30, 2006 Stakeholder Consultation - March 2006
This document was intended to provide participants with background information on the development of the Environmental Assessment Regulations in order to initiate discussion at the March 29 and 30, 2006 consultation.
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