The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is initiating the process to implement an interim standard for domestic and imported biosolids contaminated with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) or "forever chemicals” sold in Canada as commercial fertilizers. The CFIA intends to implement an interim standard of less than 50 parts per billion of Perflurooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) for all domestic and imported biosolids intended for use as commercial fertilizers.
The action follows the May 19, 2023 release of the draft state of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) report, which provides a preliminary assessment of the risks that these substances may pose to the environment and human health. Access more information at:
https://www.canada.ca/en/food-inspection-agency/news/2023/05/the-canadian-food-inspection-agency-takes-action-to-address-forever-chemicals-in-the-environment.html
Access the May 20, 2023 Gazette Notice at: https://gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2023/2023-05-20/html/notice-avis-eng.html#nl4
CFIA will be presenting during our lunch and learn webinar on July 5, so if you’re interested in these changes be sure to join us.
https://cwwa.ca/events/#windowwebinar
Canadian Water and Wastewater Association