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Regulations Amending the PCPR

Publication in Canada Gazette, Part II – Regulations Amending the Pest Control Products Regulations (Class I Medical Devices treated with Antimicrobial Preservatives)

 

Under the authority of the Pest Control Products Act, Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) has amended the Pest Control Products Regulations.

The amendment SOR/2025-262 exempts Class I medical devices treated with antimicrobial preservatives from the Pest Control Products Act. This amendment also has the effect of exempting the antimicrobial preservative itself when it is used as a treatment in such devices. All medical devices continue to be regulated under the Food and Drugs Act, the Medical Devices Regulations and other legislation, as applicable. This change results in consistent regulatory treatment of all classes of medical devices treated with antimicrobial preservativesHealth and safety standards have been maintained, and no new regulatory burden has been imposed. 

 

The Treated Articles Questions and Answers document has been updated to reflect the changes to the regulation of Class I antimicrobial-treated medical devices.

 

The regulatory amendment comes into force on December 17, 2025; the date of publication.


Publication dans la Gazette du Canada, Partie II – Règlement modifiant le Règlement sur les produits antiparasitaires (instruments médicaux de classe I traités avec des agents de conservation antimicrobiens)

 

En vertu de la Loi sur les produits antiparasitaires, l’Agence de réglementation de la lutte antiparasitaire (ARLA) de Santé Canada a modifié le Règlement sur les produits antiparasitaires.

La modification DORS/2025-262 autorise l’exemption des instruments médicaux de classe I traités à l’aide d’agents antimicrobiens, et ces agents mêmes, de l’application de la Loi sur les produits antiparasitaires. Les instruments médicaux demeurent assujettis à la Loi sur les aliments et drogues, au Règlement sur les instruments médicaux et à toute autre loi applicable. Cette modification permet la réglementation uniforme des instruments médicaux traités à l’aide d’agents antimicrobiens de toutes les classes, sans faire fi des normes environnementales et sanitaires et sans créer de nouvelles charges réglementaires.  

Le document FAQ : Articles traités a été mis à jour afin de refléter les modifications à la réglementation des instruments médicaux de classe I traités par des antimicrobiens.

La modification réglementaire entrera en vigueur le 17 décembre 2025, sa date de publication.

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Other Government Departments (OGDs) Requirements

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Canada Gazette Publications
Health Canada
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