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 Items tagged: Health CanadaItems Found: 17Medication Present in St. Lawrence RiverJanuary 26, 2009 - 10:15 am Chemotherapy products and certain hypertension and cholesterol medications are present in the St. Lawrence River. A study conducted by Université de Montréal researchers reveals that downstream and upstream water from the Montreal wastewater treatment plant contains bezafibrate (cholesterol reducing... Categories: News New Herbicide-Fertilizer Ban Protects Alberta’s WaterNovember 19, 2008 - 9:54 am A new ban on herbicide-fertilizer combination products in Alberta will help protect the quality of water downstream of urban areas. As of January 1, 2010 herbicide-fertilizer combination products will no longer be sold in Alberta. Products intended for spot application to weeds will still be available... Categories: News, Western Canada Health Canada: Bisphenol A on Toxic Substances ListOctober 20, 2008 - 11:42 am Canada is taking steps to prevent importation, sale and advertising of polycarbonate baby bottled containing bisphenol A (BPA). While BPA is not an issue for adults (even though some studies indicate links to heart disease and other adult health problems), says Health Canada, they are taking action. "Due... Dental Experts Support Water FluoridationAugust 11, 2008 - 11:00 am Last week, the Ontario Dental Hygienists' Association (ODHA), Canadian Dental Association, and Health Canada spoke out in favour of water fluoridation. The use of fluoride, a natural substance present in most food and water, plays an important role in prevention of tooth decay and gum disease, according... Categories: News Polycarbonate Water Cooler Bottles Safe for Use: CBWAApril 23, 2008 - 2:29 pm The Canadian Bottled Water Association (CBWA) said this week that it supports the findings of Health Canada and the Minister of Health Tony Clement that polycarbonate water bottles are safe for use.According to Minister Clement, in making its findings Health Canada reviewed 150 sets of data. That data... Categories: News Government Takes Action on Bisphenol AApril 18, 2008 - 2:40 pm The Government of Canada announced today it will take action to protect the health of Canadians and the environment from bisphenol A, a chemical found in plastic containers such as water bottles. Canada is the first country in the world to complete a risk assessment of bisphenol A in consultation with... Categories: News State of the Industry: Into the Looking GlassJanuary 2, 2008 - 12:00 am As unique as 2007 was for many in this industry, 2008 will follow with some of the same trends observed last year. Consider the last quarter of 2007 just the tip of the iceberg for what may come in 2008. As daunting as that sounds, putting things into perspective and preparing for the changes will help... Categories: Features |
