Big truck makers evaded pollution rules

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Mack Trucks Inc, Volvo Truck Corp, Caterpillar Inc and several other heavy-duty diesel engine manufacturers will pay a fine of $83 million and appropriate $1 billion for environmental improvements in an out-of-court agreement with US government. Transport Canada has already started negotiating with companies to secure part of the amount agreed with US officials. The EPA said installed software in trucks helped in emission controls, although vehicles still released a substantial amount of hazardous substances.

Gasoline Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing, Auto Gasoline Engines, Automotive gasoline engines

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Natural health products to be regulated

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The federal government in Canada will spend C$7 million over the next three years to establish the new Office of Natural Health Products. The new agency will oversee the regulation of medicinal herbs and vitamins. The products will be evaluated based on new standards different from prescription drugs or pharmaceuticals. The agency will also monitor the manufacturers to ensure that their equipment and facilities pass the standards.

Vitamin, Nutrient & Hematinic Preps, Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing

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