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CCSPA News Releases
2021
April 13, 2021 | CCSPA Acknowledges Proactive Legislative Amendments Tabled Today by Government – Strengthening Environmental Protection for a Healthier Canada Act |
2020
2019
May 17, 2019 | Press Release CCSPA Applauds the Resolution of the Canada US Trade Dispute over Steel and Aluminum and Countermeasures |
2018
2016
2015
2014
2013
September 26, 2013 | Updated website with cleaning and pest control product information for Canadians |
2012
May 25, 2012 | Using Single-Unit Dose Detergents Safely (.pdf) |
April 24, 2012 | CCSPA supporting Science and Children (.pdf) |
March 30, 2012 | Triclosan Safe for Consumers says Government of Canada (.pdf) |
2011
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) |
June 20, 2011 | Industry & Environmental Groups Applaud Coming into Force of Consumer Safety Legislation (.pdf) |
May 16, 2011 | Industry Amends Ingredient Communication Model (.pdf)
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2010
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) |
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)
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2009
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) |
May 13, 2009 | Handwashing Awareness Campaign for Canadian Children – Keeping Kids Healthy! (.pdf)
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April 29, 2009 | Swine Flu Outbreak – How to Stay Healthy (.pdf) |
March 4, 2009 | Industry Dismayed by Lack of Science Supporting Ontario’s Decision to Ban Pest Control Products (.pdf) |
2008
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)
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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) |
2007
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) |
2006
December 8, 2006 | Substance Management Plan a Positive Step Forward (.pdf) |
October 19, 2006 | Consumer products industry association supports new Clean Air Act (pdf) |
2004
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.
- Avoid bringing germs home from school (.pdf)
- Asthma symptoms triggered by bacteria in dust (.pdf)
- Beware of “homemade” cleaning mixtures (.pdf)
- Dealing with spooky stains (.pdf)
- Fighting germs: Antibacterial products to the rescue (.pdf)
- For best results, read the label (.pdf)
- Getting pesky mosquitoes to buzz off (.pdf)
- Help give your picnic a clean bill of health (.pdf)
- Keeping play areas clean and safe (.pdf)
- Kid-safe cleaning (.pdf)
- Laundry care kit for the college-bound (.pdf)
- Pest Problems: Finding the right solution (.pdf)
- Safe school lunch preparation (.pdf)
- Sending germs down the drain (.pdf)
- Triumph over summer stains (.pdf)