The Ministers of Environment and Health have released for final publication the assessment report for the priority substance formaldehyde. Notice concerning the assessment of this substance and a summary of its assessment report was published in the Canada Gazette, Part 1 April 13, 2002.

A draft of this Assessment Report was made available for a 60-day public comment period (July 22, 2000 - September 20, 2000). Following consideration of the comments received, the Assessment Report was revised as appropriate. A summary of the comments and their responses may also be accessed from this page.

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