Europe’s new packaging rules

What aerosol manufacturers need to know… The European Union (EU) continues to advance its circular economy objectives with the Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), one of the most significant packaging reforms in decades. The regulation entered into force on Feb. 11, 2025, replacing the previous Packaging & Packaging Waste Directive (94/62/EC), with most requirements […]

The global reach of REACH

Understanding EU REACH and its impact on aerosol products The European Union’s Regulation on the Registration, Evaluation, Authorization & Restriction of Chemicals (EU REACH) is the cornerstone of EU chemicals regulation and a global benchmark for substance control. While it does not regulate finished products directly, its substance-based framework has far-reaching implications for aerosol manufacturers. […]

WHPP update

Insights from Health Canada’s November 2025 Workplace Hazardous Products Program Stakeholder Workshop… On Nov. 20, 2025, I attended Health Canada’s Workplace Hazardous Products Program (WHPP) stakeholder workshop, which provided updates on regulatory developments affecting hazardous products used in Canadian workplaces and offered insight into Industry concerns related to chemical compliance. The workshop opened with a […]

A new wave

The next phase of chemicals regulation emerges as UN issues GHS Revision 11, China drafts new label standards and Brazil advances risk management framework… A new wave of chemicals regulation is taking shape across major jurisdictions: 1. The United Nations (UN) has issued the 11th revised edition of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification & […]

WHMIS 2022

Last call for Canadian workplace aerosol compliance The Dec.15, 2025, deadline marking the end of the updated Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS 2022) transition period is fast approaching. If you have not already updated your documentation, now is the time to act. Here at SPRAY, we’ve been tracking the Government of Canada’s amendments to […]

Label regulations for hazardous products

Canada moves toward GHS-based labeling for consumer chemical products… In SPRAY’s April feature article discussing the North American regulatory landscape, I briefly touched on the fact that Health Canada is actively consulting on consumer product labeling initiatives under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (CCPSA) that could introduce new mandatory hazard labeling for chronic health […]

Key Updates & Challenges

Navigating the global plastics & European chemical compliance landscape… Global Plastics Treaty negotiations The Global Plastics Treaty negotiations, initiated by the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) in 2022, aim to establish a legally binding international agreement to address plastic pollution across its entire lifecycle—from production to disposal. Despite multiple negotiation sessions, the most recent being […]

Canada’s Push for Environmental Protection

Updates on PFAS, Plastics & CEPA No progress on rule restricting PFAS & flame retardants Canada is strengthening its regulatory framework for toxic substances, particularly targeting per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and flame retardants due to their persistence in the environment and harmful effects. The Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations 2022 aims to restrict […]

Cleaner Standards: Detergent regulations in Europe and the UK

Detergents are products containing soaps and/or other surfactants intended for washing and cleaning. They come in various forms, including aerosols, trigger sprays, liquids and powders, and are marketed for household, institutional or industrial purposes. Common examples of aerosol detergents include stain removers, carpet and upholstery cleaners, glass cleaners and multipurpose cleaners. Given their widespread use, […]

What you need to know for Canadian compliance…

Your proprietary formula is worth its weight in gold. It is prudent to protect this invaluable information and avoid disclosing specific details on a safety documentation. In the U.S., it is not uncommon for suppliers to hide chemical information on the safety data sheet (SDS) for a hazardous product as “trade secret.” This is permitted […]