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SUBSTANCE CONCERN [1 record]

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Record 1 2009-11-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pollutants
DEF

[Any substance] which has an inherent capacity to cause an adverse effect on humans, animals or the environment and is present or is produced in a biocidal product in sufficient concentration to create such an effect.

OBS

substance of concern: term used by Environment Canada.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Agents de pollution
CONT

De nouvelles substances préoccupantes. Parfums, hormones, antibiotiques, téflons et autres matières du même acabit qui se retrouvent dans les eaux de rejet au fleuve n'ont peut-être que des effets bénins, pris individuellement et à court terme. En synergie et par bioaccumulation dans la chaîne alimentaire, ils peuvent néanmoins avoir des impacts énormes à long terme.

OBS

substance préoccupante : terme en usage à Environnement Canada.

Spanish

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