Nonylphenol and its ethoxylates contained in products: pollution prevention planning notice
Note: this notice is no longer in force.
This notice (PDF) applied to any person or class of persons who:
- owned or operated a facility that manufactured or imported soap and cleaning products, or processing aids used in the wet textile industry or pulp and paper processing aids
- purchased or otherwise acquired 2000 kilograms or more of NP and NPEs in at least one calender year between January 1, 2003 and December 31, 2012
Performance results
Based on the results of the reports submitted to Environment and Climate Change Canada over the lifetime of the notice, 70 of 77 facilities met the requirements of the notice and a further 6 ceased operation or use of NP and NPEs. An overall reduction of 96% was achieved for NP and NPEs used in the manufacturing of products and imported in products from the 1998 base level. Therefore, the Phase 1 and 2 targets are considered to be met. For more information, see the performance report.
Related information
Past consultations
- Proposed notice (PDF)
- Response to comments: P2 planning requirements (available upon request)
- Working document (available upon request)
Contact us
Technical inquiries regarding the content of this notice:
Products Division
Environment and Climate Change Canada
351 St-Joseph Boulevard
Gatineau QC K1A 0H3
Email: produits-products@ec.gc.ca
Inquiries regarding pollution prevention practices:
Regulatory Innovation and Management Systems
Environment and Climate Change Canada
351 St-Joseph Boulevard
Gatineau QC K1A 0H3
Email: planp2-p2plan@ec.gc.ca