List of Acts and Regulations

Agriculture and Agri-Food Administrative Monetary Penalties Act
This Act authorizes the Minister of Health to issue administrative monetary penalties to enforce compliance with provisions of the Pest Control Products Act and associated regulations.
- Agriculture and Agri-Food Administrative Monetary Penalties Regulations Respecting the Pest Control Products Act and Regulations (SOR/2001-132)
Assisted Human Reproduction Act
This Act addresses numerous ethical and health concerns arising from the use of assisted reproductive technologies. The Act prohibits a number of activities pertaining to assisted reproduction and related research, including cloning, in vitro embryo sex selection and payment for surrogacy. Some of the prohibited activities can be carried out if done in accordance with regulatory requirements that pertain to consent, testing donated sperm and ova for health and safety risks, and reimbursement of expenditures related to gamete donation and surrogacy.
- Administration and Enforcement (Assisted Human Reproduction Act) Regulations (SOR/2019-194)
- Consent for Use of Human Reproductive Material and In Vitro Embryos Regulations (SOR/2007-137)
- Reimbursement Related to Assisted Human Reproduction Regulations (SOR/2019-193)
- Safety of Sperm and Ova Regulations (SOR/2019-192)
Canada Health Act
This Act establishes the criteria and conditions that provincial health insurance plans or extended health care services must meet to receive the full cash contributions under the Canada Health Transfer.
- Extra-billing and User Charges Information Regulations (SOR/86-259)
Canada Consumer Product Safety Act
The purpose of this Act is to protect the public by addressing or preventing dangers to human health or safety that are posed by consumer products in Canada, including those that circulate within Canada and those that are imported.
- Administrative Monetary Penalties (Consumer Products) Regulations (SOR/2013-101)
- Candles Regulations (SOR/2016-165)
- Carbonated Beverage Glass Containers Regulations (SOR/2016-166)
- Carriages and Strollers Regulations (SOR/2023-101)
- Cellulose Fibre Insulation Regulations (SOR/2016-177)
- Charcoal Regulations (SOR/2016-178)
- Children's Jewellery Regulations (SOR/2018-82)
- Children's Sleepwear Regulations (SOR/2016-169)
- Cigarette Ignition Propensity (Consumer Products) Regulations (SOR/2016-103)
- Consumer Chemicals and Containers Regulations, 2001 (SOR/2001-269)
- Consumer Products Containing Lead Regulations (SOR/2018-83)
- Corded Window Coverings Regulations (SOR/2019-97)
- Cribs, Cradles and Bassinets Regulations (SOR/2016-152)
- Exemption Regulations (Consumer Products) (SOR/2015-97)
- Expansion Gates and Expandable Enclosures Regulations (SOR/2016-179)
- Face Protectors for Ice Hockey and Box Lacrosse Players Regulations (SOR/2016-173)
- Glass Doors and Enclosures Regulations (SOR/2016-174)
- Glazed Ceramics and Glassware Regulations (SOR/2016-175)
- Ice Hockey Helmet Regulations (SOR/2016-186)
- Infant Feeding Bottle Nipples Regulations (SOR/2016-180)
- Kettles Regulations (SOR/2016-181)
- Lighters Regulations (SOR/2016-187)
- Matches Regulations (SOR/2016-182)
- Mattresses Regulations (SOR/2016-183)
- Nicotine Concentration in Vaping Products Regulations (SOR/2021-123)
- Pacifiers Regulations (SOR/2016-184)
- Phthalates Regulations (SOR/2016-188)
- Playpens Regulations (SOR/2018-186)
- Residential Detectors Regulations (SOR/2016-190)
- Restraint Systems and Booster Seats for Motor Vehicles Regulations (SOR/2016-191)
- Science Education Sets Regulations (SOR/2016-192)
- Surface Coating Materials Regulations (SOR/2016-193)
- Tents Regulations (SOR/2016-185)
- Textile Flammability Regulations (SOR/2016-194)
- Textile Floor Coverings Regulations (SOR/2016-176)
- Toys Regulations (SOR/2011-17)
- Vaping Products Labelling and Packaging Regulations (SOR/2019-353)
Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999
The potential risks of environmental pollutants and toxic substances are evaluated under this Act that addresses pollution prevention and the protection of the environment (Environment and Climate Change Canada) and human health (Health Canada) to contribute to sustainable development.
- Joint Health Canada and Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) Regulations: HC Lead
  - Formaldehyde Emissions from Composite Wood Products Regulations (SOR/2021-148)
- Joint Health Canada and Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) Regulations: ECCC Lead
  - 2-Butoxyethanol Regulations (SOR/2006-347)
  - Asbestos Mines and Mills Release Regulations (SOR/90-341)
  - Benzene in Gasoline Regulations (SOR/97-493)
  - Chromium Electroplating, Chromium Anodizing and Reverse Etching Regulations (SOR/2009-162)
  - Contaminated Fuel Regulations (SOR/91-486)
  - Cross-border Movement of Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Recyclable Material Regulations (SOR/2021-25)
  - Export of Substances on the Export Control List Regulations SOR/2013-88)
  - Gasoline and Gasoline Blend Dispensing Flow Rate Regulations (SOR/2000-43)
  - Masked Name Regulations (SOR/94-261)
  - Microbeads in Toiletries Regulations (SOR/2017-111)
  - Multi-Sector Air Pollutants Regulations (SOR/2016-151)
  - New Substances Fees Regulations (SOR/2002-374)
  - New Substances Notification Regulations (Chemicals and Polymers) (SOR/2005-247)
  - New Substances Notification Regulations (Organisms) (SOR/2005-248)
  - Ozone-depleting Substances and Halocarbon Alternatives Regulations (SOR/2016-137)
  - PCB Regulations (SOR/2008-273)
  - Persistence and Bioaccumulation Regulations (SOR/2000-107)
  - Products Containing Mercury Regulations (SOR/2014-254)
  - Prohibition of Asbestos and Products Containing Asbestos Regulations (SOR/2018-196)
  - Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2012 (SOR/2012-285)
  - Prohibition of the Manufacture and Importation of Wheel Weights Containing Lead Regulations (SOR/2023-15)
  - Pulp and Paper Mill Defoamer and Wood Chip Regulations (SOR/92-268)
  - Pulp and Paper Mill Effluent Chlorinated Dioxins and Furans Regulations (SOR/92-267)
  - Reduction in the Release of Volatile Organic Compounds Regulations (Petroleum Sector) (SOR/2020-231)
  - Reduction of Carbon Dioxide Emissions from Coal-fired Generation of Electricity Regulations (SOR /2012-167)
  - Regulations Limiting Carbon Dioxide Emissions from Natural Gas-fired Generation of Electricity (SOR/2018-261)
  - Regulations Respecting Reduction in the Release of Methane and Certain Volatile Organic Compounds (Upstream Oil and Gas Sector) (SOR/2018-66)
  - Secondary Lead Smelter Release Regulations (SOR/91-155)
  - Single-use Plastics Prohibition Regulations (SOR/2022-138)
  - Solvent Degreasing Regulations (SOR/2003-283)
  - Tetrachloroethylene (Use in Dry Cleaning and Reporting Requirements) Regulations (SOR/2003-79)
  - Tributyltetradecylphosphonium Chloride Regulations (SOR/2000-66)
  - Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Concentration Limits for Architectural Coatings Regulations (SOR/2009-264)
  - Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Concentration Limits for Automotive Refinishing Products Regulations (SOR/2009-197)
  - Volatile Organic Compound Concentration Limits for Certain Products Regulations (SOR/2021-268)
Cannabis Act
This Act creates a strict legal framework for controlling the production, distribution, sale, importation, exportation, and possession of cannabis across Canada. The objectives of the Act are to prevent young persons from accessing cannabis, to protect public health and public safety by establishing strict product safety and product quality requirements, and to deter criminal activity by imposing serious criminal penalties for those operating outside the legal framework.
- Order Designating the Minister of Health as the Minister for the purpose of that Act (SI/2019-125)
- Cannabis Act (Police Enforcement) Regulations (SOR/2018-151)
- Cannabis Fees Order (SOR/2018-198)
- Cannabis for Medical Purposes Remission Order (SOR/2020-9)
- Cannabis Regulations (SOR/2018-144)
- Cannabis Tracking System Order (SOR/2019-202)
- Industrial Hemp Regulations (SOR/2018-145)
- Qualifications for Designation as Analyst Regulations (Cannabis) (SOR/2018-146)
Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
This Act provides for the control of substances that can alter mental processes and that may produce harm to health and to society when diverted or misused. Except as authorized by regulation or via an exemption issued under Section 56 of the Act, activities, such as possession, sale, production, importation and exportation, involving substances listed in the Schedules to the Act, (known as “controlled substances” and precursors) are prohibited.
- Order Transferring from the Minister of Health to the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health the Powers, Duties and Functions Under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and the Tobacco and Vaping Products Act (SI/2022-0031)
- Benzodiazepines and Other Targeted Substances Regulations (SOR/2000-217)
- Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (Police Enforcement) Regulations (SOR/97-234)
- Narcotic Control Regulations (C.R.C., c. 1041)
- New Classes of Practitioners Regulations (SOR/2012-230)
- Part G of the Food and Drug Regulations (C.R.C., c.870)
- Part J of the Food and Drug Regulations (C.R.C., c.870)
- Precursor Control Regulations (SOR/2002-359)
- Regulations Exempting Certain Precursors and Controlled Substances from the Application of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (SOR/97-229)
- Qualifications for Designations as Analysts Regulations (SOR/98-594)
Criminal Code
This Act sets out the provisions related to medical assistance in dying for eligibility requirements, procedural safeguards and monitoring.
- Regulations for the Monitoring of Medical Assistance in Dying (SOR/2018-166)
Department of Health Act
This Act sets out the powers, duties and functions of the Minister, which extend to all matters covering the promotion or preservation of the health of Canadians over which Parliament has jurisdiction.
- Potable Water on Board Trains, Vessels, Aircraft and Buses Regulations (SOR/2016-43)
Financial Administration Act
The purpose of this Act is to provide the legal framework for financial management within the Government of Canada. This Act provides the Minister of Health with the authority to prescribe the fees for the examination of an application for, or the renewal of a dealer's licence.
- Fees in Respect of Dealer's Licences Regulations (SOR/2011-79)
- Licensed Dealers for Controlled Drugs and Narcotics (Veterinary Use) Fees Regulations (SOR/98-5)
Food and Drugs Act
This Act applies to all food, drugs, cosmetics and medical devices sold in Canada, whether manufactured in Canada or imported. The Act and regulations contribute to ensuring the safety of and prevent deception in relation to food, drugs, cosmetics and medical devices by governing their sale and advertisement.
- Blood Regulations (SOR/2013-178)
- Cannabis Exemption (Food and Drugs Act) Regulations (SOR/2016-231)
- Cannabis Regulations (SOR/2018-144)
- Clinical Trials for Medical Devices and Drugs Relating to COVID-19 Regulations (SOR/2022-18)
- Cosmetic Regulations (C.R.C., c. 869)
  - Frequently Asked Questions
- Fees in Respect of Drugs and Medical Devices Order (SOR/2019-124)
- Food and Drug Regulations (C.R.C., c. 870)
  - Frequently Asked Questions
- Marketing Authorization for Food Additives That May Be Used as Anticaking Agents (SOR/2012-202)
- Marketing Authorization for Food Additives That May Be Used as Bleaching, Maturing or Dough Conditioning Agents (SOR/2012-203)
- Marketing Authorization for Food Additives That May Be Used as Carrier or Extraction Solvents (SOR/2012-216)
- Marketing Authorization for Food Additives That May Be Used as Colouring Agents (SOR/2012-204)
- Marketing Authorization for Food Additives That May Be Used as Emulsifying, Gelling, Stabilizing or Thickening Agents (SOR/2012-205)
- Marketing Authorization for Food Additives That May Be Used as Firming Agents (SOR/2012-207)
- Marketing Authorization for Food Additives That May Be Used as Food Enzymes (SOR/2012-206)
- Marketing Authorization for Food Additives That May Be Used as Glazing or Polishing Agents (SOR/2012-208)
- Marketing Authorization for Food Additives That May Be Used as pH Adjusting Agents, Acid-Reacting Materials or Water Correcting Agents (SOR/2012-211)
- Marketing Authorization for Food Additives That May Be Used as Preservatives (SOR/2012-212)
- Marketing Authorization for Food Additives That May Be Used as Sequestering Agents (SOR/2012-213)
- Marketing Authorization for Food Additives That May Be Used as Starch-Modifying Agents (SOR/2012-214)
- Marketing Authorization for Food Additives That May Be Used as Sweeteners (SOR/2012-210)
- Marketing Authorization for Food Additives That May Be Used as Yeast Foods (SOR/2012-215)
- Marketing Authorization for Food Additives with Other Accepted Uses (SOR/2012-209)
- Marketing Authorization for Gluten-free Oats and Foods Containing Gluten-free Oats (SOR/2015-114)
- Marketing Authorization for Maximum Residue Limits for Veterinary Drugs in Foods (SOR/2013-87)
- Marketing Authorization for Vitamin D in Milk, Goat’s Milk and Margarine (SOR/2021-278)
- Medical Device Establishment Licence Fees Remission Order (Expedited Examination of Applications During the COVID-19 Pandemic) (SOR/2023-36)
- Medical Devices Regulations (SOR/98-282)
  - Frequently Asked Questions
- Natural Health Products Regulations (SOR/2003-196)
  - Frequently Asked Questions
- Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SOR/2018-108)
- Safety of Human Cells, Tissues and Organs for Transplantation Regulations (SOR/2007-118)
Hazardous Materials Information Review Act
This Act establishes the mechanism to protect confidential business information from the disclosure requirements of the Hazardous Products Act, Canada Labour Code, and provincial and territorial occupational health and safety Acts.
- Hazardous Materials Information Review Regulations (SOR/88-456)
Hazardous Products Act
This Act establishes the supplier label and safety data sheet requirements of the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System, WHMIS.
- Hazardous Products Regulations (SOR/2015-17)
Patent Act
This Act establishes the Patented Medicine Prices Review Board (PMPRB) with a mandate to regulate the prices of patented medicines sold in Canada to ensure that they are not excessive and to report to Parliament annually through the Minister of Health. Under the Act, Health Canada has also introduced regulations that establish Certificates of Supplementary Protection for medicinal ingredients in Canadian pharmaceuticals, biologics and veterinary drugs.
- Certificate of Supplementary Protection Regulations (SOR/2017-165)
- Clinical Trials for Medical Devices and Drugs Relating to COVID-19 Regulations (SOR/2022-18)
- Patented Medicine Prices Review Board Rules of Practice and Procedure (SOR/2012-247)
- Patented Medicines Regulations (SOR/94-688)
- Patented Medicines (Notice of Compliance) Regulations (SOR/93-133)
Pest Control Products Act
This Act and the associated regulations apply to all pesticides manufactured, possessed, handled, stored, transported, imported, distributed or used in Canada. Pesticides include a variety of products such as insecticides, herbicides and fungicides for use in agriculture, forestry, industry and households. This Act and the regulations protect human health and the environment through a pre- and post-market evaluation program to prevent unacceptable risks. Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency is responsible for administering this legislation.
- List of Pest Control Product Formulants and Contaminants of Health or Environmental Concern (SI/2005-114)
- Pest Control Products Fees and Charges Regulations (SOR/2017-9)
- Pest Control Products Incident Reporting Regulations (SOR/2006-260)
- Pest Control Products Regulations (SOR/2006-124)
- Pest Control Products Sales Information Reporting Regulations (SOR/2006-261)
- Review Panel Regulations (SOR/2008-22)
Pesticide Residue Compensation Act
This Act sets up a compensation regime under which the Minister of Health may compensate a farmer for losses attributable to the use of a pesticide in accordance with the label directions.
- Assessor's Rules of Procedure (SOR/2003-293)
- Pesticide Residue Compensation Regulations (C.R.C., c. 1254)
Radiation Emitting Devices Act
This Act and regulations govern the sale, lease, advertising, and importation of radiation emitting devices. The Act helps protect human health from radiation risks posed by devices that emit electromagnetic and acoustic radiation.
- Radiation Emitting Devices Regulations (C.R.C., c. 1370)
Tobacco and Vaping Products Act
This Act aims to protect the health of Canadians in light of conclusive evidence implicating tobacco use in the incidence of numerous debilitating and fatal diseases; to protect young persons and others from inducements to use tobacco products and the consequent dependence on them; to protect young persons and non-users of tobacco from inducements to use vaping products; to protect the health of young persons by restricting access to tobacco products and vaping products; to prevent the public from being misled with respect to the health hazards from using tobacco products or vaping products; and to enhance public awareness of those health hazards.
- Order Transferring from the Minister of Health to the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health the Powers, Duties and Functions Under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and the Tobacco and Vaping Products Act (SI/2022-0031)
- Nicotine Concentration in Vaping Products Regulations (SOR/2021-123)
- Promotion of Tobacco Products and Accessories Regulations (Prohibited Terms) (SOR/2011-178)
- Regulations Excluding Certain Vaping Products Regulated Under the Food and Drugs Act from the Application of the Tobacco and Vaping Products Act (SOR/2018-133)
- Tobacco (Access) Regulations (SOR/99-93)
- Tobacco (Seizure and Restoration) Regulations (SOR/99-94)
- Tobacco Products Appearance, Packaging and Labelling Regulations (SOR/2023-97)
- Tobacco Reporting Regulations (SOR/2000-273)
- Vaping Products Labelling and Packaging Regulations (SOR/2019- 353)
- Vaping Products Promotion Regulations (SOR/2020-143)
- Vaping Products Reporting Regulations (SOR/2023-123)

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Date modified:: 2023-09-27