Summary of public comments received on the draft screening assessment for hexanedioic acid, diisodecyl ester (DIDA)
Official title: Summary of public comments received on the draft screening assessment for hexanedioic acid, diisodecyl ester (DIDA)
February 2019
Comments on the draft Screening Assessment Report (dSAR) for hexanedioic acid, diisodecyl ester (DIDA) to be addressed as part of the Chemicals Management Plan (CMP).
A summary of comments and responses is included below, organized by topic:
Methodology
| Summarized comment | Summarized response |
|---|---|
| Considering the hazard and exposure profiles of hexanedioic acid, diisodecyl ester (DIDA), the Ecological Risk Classification of Organic Substances Approach developed by the Government of Canada is appropriate, and contributes to a sound underlying methodology. | Noted |
| Application of the read-across approach to assess human health risks is appropriate, and the analogue substances chosen for this assessment are reasonable. | Noted |
Conclusion
| Summarized comment | Summarized response |
|---|---|
| The conclusions proposed in the draft Screening Assessment Report (dSAR) are acceptable, considering that current uses of DIDA in Canada pose a low risk to human health. | Noted |
Consultation and stakeholder engagement
| Summarized comment | Summarized response |
|---|---|
| Stakeholders continue to be available to collaborate with the Government of Canada to ensure effective, flexible, and proportional risk management of petroleum sector substances. | The Government of Canada is committed to consulting extensively with all affected stakeholders when developing risk management options. |
Risk management
| Summarized comment | Summarized response |
|---|---|
| The Government of Canada should develop reasonable measures for tracking and monitoring increased risks of exposure, without adding undue administrative burden to all parties involved. | The Government of Canada selects the most appropriate tools to manage the risk related to a substance. Selection is made using a thorough and consistent approach that takes into consideration information in the SAR and other sources, including stakeholder input. |