Triclosan

An update on Triclosan

Since 2014, Ottawa Riverkeeper and other groups have been working hard to have triclosan banned from Canadian products. In October 2020, new legislation came into effect limiting the use of Triclosan. We are disappointed in this outcome, but there is cause for optimism.

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10 Ways to Protect the Environment during the COVID-19 Pandemic

In the spirit of coming together, the environmental organizations of Ottawa Riverkeeper, CREDDO, Ecology Ottawa, and EnviroCentre have put their heads together to provide the communities of the National Capital Region and beyond with 10 ways to protect the environment during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Triclosan Update – January 21st 2019

Government’s Low Reduction Targets for the Widely Used Antimicrobial Substance Triclosan Continue to Disappoint Environmentalists: Lacks protection for Canadian Lakes, Rivers, and Human Health

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The Law on Toxics needs Reform

Find out more about how the Law on toxics must be reformed.

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More than half measures: the case for banning Triclosan

The government’s current plan for triclosan, which should be finalized in 2020, will require anyone using over 100kg of triclosan annually to create and implement a plan to reduce usage by 30% in 3 years. We believe this isn’t enough.

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