Health Canada’s decision on technical-grade ethanol for the manufacture of hand sanitizers: Notice to industry

In response to the increasing demand for hand sanitizers in Canada during the current COVID-19 pandemic, Health Canada has implemented an interim expedited licensing approach to help businesses obtain the required authorizations to produce and distribute hand sanitizer.

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Last Updated April 17, 2026, 22:05 (UTC)
Created April 17, 2026, 22:05 (UTC)
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open_canada_date_published 2020-04-18 00:00:00
open_canada_keywords {"fr": ["pandémie de COVID-19", "éthanol", "désinfectants pour les mains"], "en": ["COVID-19 pandemic", "ethanol", "hand sanitizer."]}
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title_fr La décision de Santé Canada sur l'éthanol de qualité technique pour la fabrication de désinfectants pour les mains : Avis à l'industrie
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