New Toxic Substances and Export Control Regulations Now in Force

Delsie Braganza

Delsie joined the Focal Point Research team in 2011 and has been an invaluable asset for our clients. With her strong regulatory and quality assurance background, she is able to help clients understand the Canadian and US requirements, set targets to achieve compliance, and attain their goals to get products to market.

Delsie is able to audit facilities, set up and maintain GMP compliant facilities, develop strong quality management systems, and co-ordinate successful Health Canada inspections. In addition to this, Delsie oversees all regulatory compliance reviews and submissions made to Health Canada and the US FDA.

Delsie obtained an Honours Bachelor of Science (Hons. B. Sc.) in Pharmaceutical Chemistry from the University of Toronto, Post-Graduate Certificate in Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs and Quality Operations (RAQ) from Seneca College and Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC) from the Regulatory Affairs Professional Society (RAPS).

When she’s not learning something new, Delsie loves spending time with family, going on road trips or long walks, and swimming.

Jennifer Porter, BA Psychology, MBA – President & CEO

Having started at Focal Point Research in 2011, Jenn has been fully engaged in the company and since day one, has leveraged her MBA and interest in the regulated products industries to grow her passion for the business and services offered.

Jenn has excelled at building on initial conversations with a variety of companies from all industries seeking regulatory and quality assurance services. She has developed strong relationships with each client, offering each one a unique opportunity to have the Focal Point Research team help them develop successful strategies and bring products to market, while ensuring their compliance needs are being fulfilled.

Jenn has not only been a leader internally, but a key contact for all clients and in 2021, Jenn was the obvious choice to lead Focal Point Research into the future as the successor to company founder, Rob Fichtner.

Jennifer balances her career by honouring her wanderlust, spending her leisure time golfing, and enjoying the outdoors with her loving dog.

As a quick reminder, the new Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2025 officially went into effect on June 30, 2026. Alongside these regulations, related updates to the Export Control List under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) are also now active. This update was posted on July 2, 2026.

Key Changes in the 2025 Regulations:

The 2025 regulatory framework completely repeals and replaces the older 2012 regulations. Key updates include:

Stricter restrictions have been placed on the manufacture, use, sale, and import of PFOS, PFOA, LC-PFCAs, HBCD, and PBDEs.
New controls have been introduced for Dechlorane Plus (DP) and decabromodiphenyl ethane (DBDPE).
To support businesses in transitioning to alternative ingredients, there are temporary exemptions and permit options available.
New laboratory reporting requirements apply to DP and DBDPE, which must be submitted using Environment and Climate Change Canada’s (ECCC) Regulatory Services Platform.

Updates to the Export Control List:

Changes to the Export Control List were launched at the same time.

Export controls have been added for PFOA, LC-PFCAs, HBCD, PBDEs, and ferbam.
These updates help Canada fulfill its international commitments under the Rotterdam Convention regarding the trade of hazardous chemicals and pesticides.
While Dechlorane Plus (DP) has also been added to the Export Control List, this specific listing will not be enforced until December 31, 2030.

Next Steps for Businesses:

If your company manufactures, imports, or exports any of these affected substances, you should carefully review the new requirements to determine if you have any permit or reporting obligations. Please feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions regarding this update.

Delsie Braganza

Jennifer Porter, BA Psychology, MBA – President & CEO

New Toxic Substances and Export Control Regulations Now in Force

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