Title f-27 LAWS reference
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CANADA • Title f-27 Laws • Part 2.4
Part 2.4 — Classification — thing
This section outlines the Minister's authority and process for classifying 'things' (products) that may fall under multiple definitions (food, drug, cosmetic, device) in Section 2. It details the factors the Minister must consider before adding a description of a thing or class of things to a single part of Schedule A, thereby assigning it a definitive classification. It also specifies the classification outcome based on which part of Schedule A a thing is listed in and allows for deletion of descriptions.
What this part covers
- The Minister may, by order, add a description of a thing to a single part of Schedule A if it falls within two or more definitions (food, drug, cosmetic, device).
- The Minister may, by order, add a description of a class of things to a single part of Schedule A if every thing in that class falls within two or more definitions.
- Before adding a description to Schedule A, the Minister shall consider factors including: the risk of injury to human health, the protection and promotion of health, the possibility of deception, the purposes and history of use, the treatment of similar regulated things, and any prescribed factors.
- A thing described in Part 1 of Schedule A falls within the definition of 'food' and no other definitions.
- A thing described in Part 2 of Schedule A falls within the definition of 'drug' and no other definitions.
- A thing described in Part 3 of Schedule A falls within the definition of 'cosmetic' and no other definitions.
- A thing described in Part 4 of Schedule A falls within the definition of 'device' and no other definitions.
- The Minister may, by order, delete the description of a thing or a class of things from Schedule A.
Sections in Part 2.4
Regulatory Context
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