February 24, 2026
On Dec. 31, 2025, the government of Canada published the Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2025 ("2025 Regulations", the country’s toxic substances management framework. These new regulations will replace the Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulation ("2012 Regulations") on June 30, 2026.
Key highlights
- Addition of Dechlorane Plus and Decabromodiphenyl Ethane (DBDPE) as regulated substances. The production, import and sale of these substances and their products will be prohibited starting June 30, 2026.
- Tighter controls on PFOS, PFOA, LC-PFCA, HBCD and PBDEs. Most exemptions permitted by the 2012 regulations have been revoked. Only a few exemptions for high-risk uses remain and will be subject to defined sunset dates. Once these dates pass, the use of these substances will be prohibited.
- Establishment of a permit system for certain exempted activities. These permits are for companies who want to produce or use exempted substances. These shall be valid for one year and can be renewed up to two times.
An overview is provided by the government of Canada.
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