Tag: Hypochlorite

Health Canada has completed the re-evaluation of sodium hypochlorite and calcium hypochlorite. Under the authority of the Pest Control Products Act, Health Canada has determined that continued registration of products containing sodium hypochlorite and calcium hypochlorite is acceptable. An evaluation of available scientific information found that the use of sodium hypochlorite and calcium hypochlorite products meet current standards for protection of human health and the environment and have acceptable value when used according to revised conditions of registration which includes label amendments…

Health Canada is consulting Canadians on the proposal to continue registration of products containing sodium hypochlorite and calcium hypochlorite for sale and use in Canada, with proposed label updates. Sodium hypochlorite and calcium hypochlorite are non-selective and broad-spectrum antimicrobial agents. They are effective in controlling and preventing the growth of bacteria, algae, fungi, and viruses when used in aqueous solution. Products are registered as antimicrobials in industrial settings, commercial ornamental water systems, municipal water treatment of sewage and industrial effluent, certain indoor hard surfaces, laundry additive, and swimming pools and spas. Products containing sodium hypochlorite and calcium hypochlorite are being ... Read more