Federal regulationCanada Gazette, Part IComment Period Closed
Order Amending Schedule IX to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
Sponsoring body: Health, Dept. ofIntroduced June 28, 2025Last checked August 25, 2026
Read the official text on gazette.gc.caOfficial version — Canada Gazette, Part I
What this regulation does
This proposed order updates Schedule IX of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act to expand the definition of regulated tablet press and capsule-filling equipment, including components like dies, moulds, and punches, whether assembled, partially assembled, or disassembled.
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Business impact
Compliance
Businesses that manufacture, sell, import, or possess tablet presses, capsule-filling machines, and related components (dies, moulds, punches) will be subject to increased regulatory oversight under the Precursor Control Regulations. This affects pharmaceutical manufacturers, supplement companies, and equipment suppliers — even if the equipment is unassembled or sold in parts. The full cost and compliance details are contained in the associated RIAS for the Regulations Amending the Precursor Control Regulations (Increased Regulatory Oversight), which was not provided here. Businesses dealing in this type of equipment should review that companion RIAS to understand their specific licensing, record-keeping, or reporting obligations.
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Where this regulation is
Proposed
Comment period closed
Final publicationPending
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