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HPSA Joins Partners to Promote Safer Homes Through Safe Returns

The Health Products Stewardship Association (HPSA) joined partners across Canada this week in support of Together for Safer Homes, a national awareness initiative led by Substance Canada in partnership with Rexall, and local law enforcement agencies. The campaign encourages Canadians to safely store medications they still need and return unwanted medications and used medical sharps […]

HPSA and Circular Materials Launch Joint Consumer Education Initiative to Improve Recycling Across Ontario and New Brunswick

Two leading recycling organizations work together to boost awareness of what should and should not be recycled to enhance safety.   TORONTO/FREDERICTON — Across Ontario and New Brunswick, extended producer responsibility (EPR) programs are reshaping how residents recycle and raising the stakes for getting it right. Health Products Stewardship Association (HPSA) and Circular Materials are […]

Public Consultation Open: BC Program Plan for Medications and Medical Sharps

The Health Products Stewardship Association (HPSA) is undertaking consultation on its next five-year Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Plan, as required under British Columbia’s Recycling Regulation. HPSA’s current EPR Plan was approved in 2007. Significant Program changes include updated communication strategies for Medications and the scope expansion of the newly regulated product, Medical Sharps. One plan […]

Evidence Summary on the Prevention of Poisoning in Canada

The Evidence Summary on the Prevention of Poisoning describes the current poisoning problem in Canada, using data from hospitals, poison centres and death records. It also highlights best practices for poison prevention, current initiatives in Canada, and recommendations for future actions we can take. The summary is prepared by Parachute Canada and Injury Prevention Centre, […]

Health Canada Bulletin - Requirements for Post-Consumer Returns

This bulletin replaces the bulletin dated April 16, 2020. The period of validity of the bulletin has been extended up to March 31, 2021. The Office of Controlled Substances (OCS) of Health Canada issued a bulletin, providing pharmacists with information on temporary exceptional measures for post-consumer returns containing controlled substances and recommendations to help reduce […]

Lifetime Achievement For Ginette Vanasse

Each year the Recycling Council of B.C. recognizes the valuable contribution that individuals and organizations make towards the preservation and protection of British Columbia’s environment. Ginette Vanasse from Health Products Stewardship Association received Lifetime Achievement Award by RCBC in recognition of her role over the years in the recycling space.