As I mentioned in my comments, our member companies do in-house testing and rigorous risk assessments prior to those substances coming into Canada. As well, with respect to the government, they set out the criteria and the parameters for how the science and the information should be compiled and submitted to them prior to any decisions being made. We think there are the provisions in place to ensure that substances that are beneficial to consumers are brought into the marketplace without harming human health and the environment.
On November 20th, 2006. See this statement in context.