Hazardous Products Regulations

Marginal note:Definitions

8.7 The following definitions apply in this Subpart.

adverse effects on sexual function and fertility

adverse effects on sexual function and fertility means any effect of a mixture or substance that is liable to interfere with sexual function or fertility, including

• (a) alterations to the female or male reproductive system;

• (b) adverse effects on onset of puberty, gamete production or transport, the reproductive cycle, sexual behaviour, parturition or pregnancy outcomes;

• (c) premature reproductive senescence; or

• (d) any modifications to other functions that are dependent on the integrity of the reproductive system. (effets néfastes sur la fonction sexuelle et la fertilité)

adverse effects on the development of the embryo, fetus or offspring

adverse effects on the development of the embryo, fetus or offspring means any adverse effects of a mixture or substance on the embryo, fetus or offspring, resulting from exposure of either parent to the mixture or substance prior to conception or exposure of the developing embryo or fetus to the mixture or substance during prenatal development, or of the offspring during postnatal development to the time of sexual maturation, that is manifested at any point in the development of the embryo or fetus, or that is manifested at any point in the lifespan of the offspring, and that includes the loss of the embryo or fetus, death of the developing offspring, structural abnormality, altered growth and functional deficiency. This definition excludes the induction of genetically based inheritable effects in the offspring. (effets néfastes sur le développement de l’embryon, du foetus ou de la progéniture)

effects on or via lactation

effects on or via lactation means

• (a) any effect of a mixture or substance that interferes with lactation; or

• (b) the presence of the mixture or substance, or its metabolites, in the maternal milk in amounts for which there is evidence that supports the conclusion, based on established scientific principles, that the health of the breast-fed child or suckling animal is liable to be threatened. (effets sur ou via l’allaitement)

reproductive toxicity

reproductive toxicity refers to any of the following effects occurring after exposure to a mixture or substance:

• (a) adverse effects on sexual function and fertility;

• (b) adverse effects on the development of the embryo, fetus or offspring; or

• (c) effects on or via lactation. (toxicité pour la reproduction)

toxic to reproduction

toxic to reproduction means, in relation to a mixture or substance, liable to lead to reproductive toxicity. (toxique pour la reproduction)