Canada Gazette, Part I, Volume 152, Number 51: GOVERNMENT NOTICES
December 22, 2018
(Erratum)
DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999
Publication of final decision after screening assessment of two substances — hexanoic acid, 2-ethyl-, calcium salt (calcium 2-ethylhexanoate), CAS RN 136-51-6, and hexanoic acid, 2-ethyl-, 2-ethylhexyl ester (2-ethylhexyl 2-ethylhexanoate), CAS RN 7425-14-1 — specified on the Domestic Substances List (paragraphs 68(b) and (c) or subsection 77(6) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999)
Notice is hereby given that the notice bearing the above-mentioned title published in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Vol. 152, No. 50, Saturday, December 15, 2018, on page 4541, should have included the following heading and two paragraphs above the signature block:
Public comment period on the risk management approach
Any person may, within 60 days after publication of the proposed risk management approach document, file with the Minister of the Environment written comments on the proposed risk management approach document. More information regarding the proposed risk management approach may be obtained from the Canada.ca (Chemical Substances) website. All comments must cite the Canada Gazette, Part I, and the date of publication of this notice, and be sent to the Executive Director, Program Development and Engagement Division, Department of the Environment, Gatineau, Quebec K1A 0H3, by fax to 819-938-5212, or by email to eccc.substances.eccc@canada.ca.
In accordance with section 313 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, any person who provides information in response to this notice may submit with the information a request that it be treated as confidential.
December 22, 2018
DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999
Publication of final decision after screening assessment of two substances — phenol, 2-methyoxy-4-(2-propenyl)- (eugenol), CAS RN footnote 1 97-53-0, and rose, Rosa canina, ext. (Rosa canina extract), CAS RN 84696-47-9 — specified on the Domestic Substances List (paragraphs 68(b) and (c) or subsection 77(6) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999)
Whereas eugenol is a substance identified under subsection 73(1) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999;
Whereas a summary of the screening assessment conducted on Rosa canina extract pursuant to paragraphs 68(b) and (c) of the Act and on eugenol pursuant to section 74 of the Act is annexed hereby;
And whereas it is concluded that the substances do not meet any of the criteria set out in section 64 of the Act,
Notice therefore is hereby given that the Minister of the Environment and the Minister of Health (the ministers) propose to take no further action on eugenol at this time under section 77 of the Act.
Notice is further given that the ministers propose to take no further action on Rosa canina extract at this time.
Catherine McKenna
Minister of the Environment
Ginette Petitpas Taylor
Minister of Health
ANNEX
Summary of the screening assessment of eugenol and Rosa canina extract
Pursuant to section 68 or 74 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA), the Minister of the Environment and the Minister of Health have conducted a screening assessment of two of four substances referred to collectively under the Chemicals Management Plan as the Eugenol and Isoeugenol Derivatives Group. Phenol, 2-methoxy-4-(2-propenyl)- (commonly referred to as eugenol) was identified as a priority for assessment, as it met categorization criteria under subsection 73(1) of CEPA. Rose, Rosa canina, ext. (commonly referred to as Rosa canina extract) was considered a priority on the basis of other ecological concerns. The other two substances were subsequently determined to be of low concern through other approaches, and decisions for these substances are provided in a separate report. footnote 2 Accordingly, this screening assessment addresses the two substances listed in the table below.
| CAS RN | Domestic Substances List name | Common name(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 97-53-0 | Phenol, 2-methoxy-4-(2-propenyl)- | Eugenol |
| 84696-47-9 table 1 note a, table 1 note b | Rose, Rosa canina, ext. | Rosa canina extract |
Table 1 Notes
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Eugenol is a naturally occurring substance. It is a major component of the bud, leaf and stem of clove (Syzygium aromaticum) and is also reported as a constituent in other volatile oils (e.g. laurel and cinnamon leaf oils). According to information submitted pursuant to surveys conducted under section 71 of CEPA, between 100 and 1 000 kg of eugenol were manufactured in Canada and between 100 and 1 000 kg were imported into Canada in 2011. Eugenol is used as an odour agent or fragrance ingredient in a range of products, including personal care products, cleaning products and air care products. Eugenol and clove oil (a source of exposure to eugenol) are ingredients in cosmetic and natural health products. Eugenol is naturally occurring in food, and eugenol and clove oils (bud, leaf and stem) are used as food flavouring agents.
Rosa canina extract is obtained from the Rosa canina plant, a wild rose species widely distributed in Europe, Asia, the Middle East and North America. In 2011, no Canadian manufacturing activities were reported for Rosa canina extract above the reporting threshold of 100 kg; 1 200 kg of Rosa canina extract were imported into Canada. Rosa canina extract is used in a wide variety of cosmetic and natural health products in Canada, with medicinal and non-medicinal roles.
The ecological risks of eugenol and Rosa canina extract were characterized using the ecological risk characterization of organic substances (ERC), which is a risk-based approach that employs multiple metrics for both hazard and exposure based on weighted consideration of multiple lines of evidence for determining risk classification. Hazard profiles based principally on metrics regarding mode of toxic action, chemical reactivity, food web–derived internal toxicity thresholds, bioavailability, and chemical and biological activity are established. Metrics considered in the exposure profiles include potential emission rate, overall persistence, and long-range transport potential. A risk matrix is used to assign a low, moderate or high level of potential concern for substances on the basis of their hazard and exposure profiles. The ERC identified eugenol and Rosa canina extract as having low potential to cause ecological harm.
Considering all available lines of evidence presented in this screening assessment, there is a low risk of harm to the environment from eugenol and Rosa canina extract. It is concluded that eugenol and Rosa canina extract do not meet the criteria under paragraph 64(a) or (b) of CEPA, as they are not entering the environment in a quantity or concentration or under conditions that have or may have an immediate or long-term harmful effect on the environment or its biological diversity or that constitute or may constitute a danger to the environment on which life depends.
With respect to human health, exposure of the general population to eugenol in Canada may occur through the use of a range of products, including cosmetics, natural health products, air fresheners and cleaning products (as a fragrance ingredient). Eugenol is also naturally present in food, which is expected to be the predominant source of dietary exposure, and is also used as a food flavouring agent. The International Agency for Research on Cancer has classified eugenol as a Group 3 carcinogen (not classifiable as to its carcinogenicity to humans) based on limited evidence of carcinogenicity in laboratory studies. Available information indicates that eugenol is not likely to be genotoxic. The only health effect associated with repeated exposure to eugenol in laboratory studies is a decrease in body weight gain, observed only at high doses, with no associated adverse effects. Accordingly, this substance is considered to be of low hazard potential. Given the low hazard potential of this substance, the risk for human health is considered to be low.
Exposure of the general population in Canada to Rosa canina extract may occur primarily through the use of cosmetics and natural health products via oral and dermal routes. Based on composition information, eugenol and 2-phenethyl alcohol (CAS RN 60-12-8) were identified as primary constituents of Rosa canina flower extract. On the basis of a comparison of estimates of exposure to 2-phenethyl alcohol and levels of 2-phenethyl alcohol associated with adverse effects in laboratory studies, margins of exposure are considered adequate to address uncertainty in health effects and exposure databases.
On the basis of the information presented in this screening assessment, it is concluded that eugenol and Rosa canina extract do not meet the criteria under paragraph 64(c) of CEPA, as they are not entering the environment in a quantity or concentration or under conditions that constitute or may constitute a danger in Canada to human life or health.
Conclusion
It is concluded that eugenol and Rosa canina extract do not meet any of the criteria set out in section 64 of CEPA.
The screening assessment for these substances is available on the Canada.ca (Chemical Substances) website.
DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY
BOARDS OF TRADE ACT
Chambre de commerce de Sherbrooke
Notice is hereby given that Her Excellency the Governor General in Council, by Order in Council dated November 22, 2018, has been pleased to change the name of the Chambre de commerce de Sherbrooke to the Chambre de commerce et d'industrie de Sherbrooke upon petition made therefor under section 39 of the Boards of Trade Act.
December 10, 2018
Ray Edwards
Director
For the Minister of Industry
DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY
BOARDS OF TRADE ACT
Chambre de commerce et d'industrie Magog-Orford
Notice is hereby given that Her Excellency the Governor General in Council, by Order in Council dated November 22, 2018, has been pleased to change the name of the Chambre de commerce et d'industrie Magog-Orford to the Chambre de commerce Memphrémagog upon petition made therefor under section 39 of the Boards of Trade Act.
December 10, 2018
Ray Edwards
Director
For the Minister of Industry
DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY
BOARDS OF TRADE ACT
Clarenceville Chamber of Commerce
Notice is hereby given that Her Excellency the Governor General in Council, by Order in Council dated November 22, 2018, has been pleased to change the name of the Clarenville Chamber of Commerce to the Clarenville Area Chamber of Commerce upon petition made therefor under section 39 of the Boards of Trade Act.
December 10, 2018
Ray Edwards
Director
For the Minister of Industry
DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY
BOARDS OF TRADE ACT
Prescott Chamber of Commerce
Notice is hereby given that Her Excellency the Governor General in Council, by Order in Council dated November 22, 2018, has been pleased to change the name of the Prescott Chamber of Commerce to the South Grenville Chamber of Commerce upon petition made therefor under section 39 of the Boards of Trade Act.
December 10, 2018
Ray Edwards
Director
For the Minister of Industry
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