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These substances were identified for action under the Chemicals Management Plan (CMP). This screening assessment focuses on 3 substances referred to collectively as the Triazines and Triazole Group.

The ecological hazard and exposure potentials of these 3 substances were classified using the Ecological Risk Classification of Organic Substances (ERC) Approach. Amitrole, NaDCC, and hexa(methoxymethyl)melamine may be associated with health effects; however, at levels of exposure considered in...

As a result of the assessment, the Government concluded that triclosan is entering or may enter the environment at levels that are harmful to the environment, but not to human health, at levels of exposure considered in the assessment.

As a result of this screening assessment, the Government concluded that the 8 substances in the Phenol-formaldehyde Resins Group are not harmful to human health or to the environment at levels of exposure considered in the assessment.

These substances were identified for action under the Chemicals Management Plan (CMP). The screening assessment focuses on 3 of 6 substances referred to collectively as the Phosphoric Acid Derivatives Group.

As a result of the screening assessment, the Government concluded that these 3 substances are not harmful to human health or to the environment at levels of exposure considered in the assessment. One of the substances, trixylyl phosphate, is associated with human health effects of concern;...

Plastic pollution is considered to be plastic that is discarded, disposed of, or abandoned in the environment. In an environmental context, plastics are often categorized by size, with macroplastics being larger than 5 millimetres (mm) and microplastics being less than or equal to 5 mm.

The Government of Canada undertook a thorough scientific review of the potential impacts of plastic pollution on human health and the environment.

These substances were identified for action under the Chemicals Management Plan (CMP). This screening assessment focuses on 9 substances referred to collectively as the Poly(amines) Group.

As a result of the screening assessment, these 9 substances are considered to have low potential for risk to human health and the environment.

A basic understanding of the different types of waterborne pathogens—their sources, the measures that are important for their control and the people that are most at risk for becoming sick—is necessary for effective drinking water management and for preventing outbreaks of waterborne disease.

Every day, we are exposed to chemicals and pollutants in the air, water, soil, food and products we use in our home. Here are some tips on how to help protect yourself and those around you.

This substance was identified for action under the Chemicals Management Plan (CMP).

Heptamethylnonane is primarily used as an ingredient in self-care products. Based on current levels of exposure considered in the assessment, the Government concluded that this substance is not harmful to human health or to the environment.

Legionella is a group of bacteria found in natural water sources, such as lakes, streams and groundwater. It can also be found in human-made water systems and devices. Legionella can become a health concern when it grows in these systems and devices, and is inhaled in the form of droplets and...

These substances were identified for action under the Chemicals Management Plan (CMP). This screening assessment focuses on 8 substances referred to collectively as the Phenol-formaldehyde Resins Group.

"Urban heat islands" (UHIs) refer to warmer temperatures in urban areas than in surrounding rural areas. These warmer temperatures can magnify health impacts during heat waves. Public health professionals can play an important role in protecting health by spearheading or contributing to action to...

This report presents national data on the concentrations of environmental chemicals measured in pooled serum collected from Canadians from 2007–2017.

Learn about 5G devices and how they need to meet the Canadian radiofrequency exposure requirements to be sold in Canada.

The National Calibration Reference Centre for Bioassay and In Vivo Monitoring (The Centre), operated by the National Internal Radiation Assessment Section (NIRAS) of the Radiation Health Assessment Division, offers performance testing (PT) samples for the bioassay of tritium, carbon-14, combined...