CCSPA News Releases

April 24, 2012	CCSPA supporting Science and Children (.pdf)
March 30, 2012	Triclosan Safe for Consumers says Government of Canada (.pdf) Health Canada and Environment Canada Press Release Health Canada and Environment Canada Q&As
December 7, 2011	CCSPA Supports Canada-US Action Plans Announced Today (.pdf)
October 3, 2011	Renewed Chemicals Management Plan Protects Canadians (.pdf)
August 17, 2011	British Columbia residents support continued use of pest control products - a recent poll says (.pdf) Executive Summary of Survey Results
June 20, 2011	Industry & Environmental Groups Applaud Coming into Force of Consumer Safety Legislation (.pdf)
May 16, 2011	Industry Amends Ingredient Communication Model (.pdf) Program Parameters (.pdf)
December 14, 2010	Industry and Environmental Groups Applaud Passage of Consumer Safety Legislation (.pdf)
November 17, 2010	Getting regulations right - industry groups call on Ontario Government for action (.pdf) Report: Creating a World Class Regulatory System in Ontario (.pdf) Executive Summary (.pdf) Letter to Ontario Members of Provincial Parliament (.pdf) Ontario Regulatory Policy (.pdf)
October 12, 2010	Industry and consumer groups pleased with Ontario Government's cancellation of the July 1st MHSW program (.pdf)
July 20, 2010	Ontario Government fails to remove soaps, detergents and cleaning products from Ontario's MHSW program (.pdf)
July 15, 2010	Industry and consumer organizations call for removal of soaps, detergents and cleaning products from Ontario's MHSW program (.pdf)
June 9, 2010	Industry and Environmental Groups Welcome Return of Consumer Safety Legislation (.pdf)
March 17, 2010	CCSPA Member Companies on board with Voluntary Ingredient Communication Initiative (.pdf) Program Parameters (.pdf)
December 31, 2009	Industry Ingredient Communication Initiative Effective January 1, 2010 (.pdf)
December 7, 2009	Senators Requested to Restore C-6 - Protection of Canadians is Paramount (.pdf)
December 2, 2009	Improved Public Information Available about the Efficacy of Disinfectant Products against H1N1 (.pdf)
September 23, 2009	Handwashing Awareness Campaign for Canadian Children Keeping Kids Healthy! (.pdf)
June 15, 2009	Canadians Reminded to Protect Themselves Against H1N1 Influenza Virus (.pdf) FAQs: H1N1
May 13, 2009	Handwashing Awareness Campaign for Canadian Children - Keeping Kids Healthy! (.pdf) To order a kit, click here Free Posters - on how to prevent the spread of infections and hand washing (.pdf) JUST ADDED May 2, 2011 - Free Posters also available in: Arabic, Spanish, Mandarin, Punjabi
April 29, 2009	Swine Flu Outbreak - How to Stay Healthy (.pdf) How to Wash Your Hands the Right Way Smart Workplace Hygiene SDA-SDAC Publication: Product Fact Sheet: Hand Hygiene (.pdf) A Teacher's Resource for Handwashing: The 15-Second Challenge FAQs: Antibacterial Soaps FAQs: Bacterial Resistance FAQs: H1N1
March 4, 2009	Industry Dismayed by Lack of Science Supporting Ontario's Decision to Ban Pest Control Products (.pdf)
June 27, 2008	Industry welcomes federal initiative to regulate lower phosphorus content of household products in Canada (.pdf)
April 8, 2008	Canadians will benefit from federal initiative to modernize Hazardous Products Act and Food & Drugs Act (.pdf)
April 2, 2008	Industry provides ingredient information to Canadians (.pdf) Program Parameters (.pdf) / Amendments May 16, 2011 (.pdf) Industry Supports IFRA Disclosure Program (.pdf)
February 27, 2008	Canadians will benefit from federal budget commitment to enhance safety for consumer and health products (.pdf)
February 15, 2008	Industry welcomes federal initiative to regulate lower phosphorus content of automatic dishwasher detergent in Canada (.pdf)
January 28, 2008	New consumer website encourages Canadians to "concentrate on the future" (.pdf)
January 15, 2008	CCSPA Welcomes the Government of Ontario’s Discussions on the Use of Lawn and Garden Pest Control Products (.pdf)
December 17, 2007	Consumers will benefit from federal initiative to modernize Hazardous Products and Food & Drugs acts (.pdf)
December 13, 2007	Industry welcomes Quebec regulation to lower phosphorus content of automatic dishwasher detergent (.pdf)
September 26, 2007	Industry to Significantly Lower Phosphorus Content of Automatic Dishwasher Detergent in Canada (.pdf)
August 21, 2007	Industry Supports Decision to Work Toward Common North American Regulations for Chemical Substances (.pdf)
May 30, 2007	Canadians are Confident about Safety of Cleaning Products (.pdf)
December 8, 2006	Substance Management Plan a Positive Step Forward (.pdf)
October 19, 2006	Consumer products industry association supports new Clean Air Act (.pdf)
December 9, 2004	Get the "dirt" on dirt: New bilingual consumer website about cleaning and pest control products (.pdf)
October 1, 2004	Get the "dirt" on dirt: New consumer website about cleaning and pest control products (.pdf)
September 23, 2004	Consumer Specialty Products Industry Urges Federal Government to Implement Report on Regulatory Reform (.pdf)

CCSPA Articles for the Media

For copies of any of the following articles, please contact CCSPA.

September 2007

• Avoid bringing germs home from school (.pdf)
• Kid-safe cleaning (.pdf)
• Laundry care kit for the college-bound (.pdf)
• Safe school lunch preparation (.pdf)

July 2006

• Asthma symptoms triggered by bacteria in dust (.pdf)
• Beware of "homemade" cleaning mixtures (.pdf)
• Keeping play areas clean and safe (.pdf)
• Kid-safe cleaning (.pdf)

July 2005

• For best results, read the label (.pdf)
• Help give your picnic a clean bill of health (.pdf)
• Getting pesky mosquitoes to buzz off (.pdf)
• Triumph over summer stains (.pdf)

October 2004

• Dealing with spooky stains (.pdf)
• Sending germs down the drain (.pdf)
• Fighting germs: Antibacterial products to the rescue (.pdf)
• Pest Problems: Finding the right solution (.pdf)