Canada’s CCPSA-SOR directive system is the core framework for regulating consumer product safety, consisting of the Canadian Consumer Product Safety Act (CCPSA) and the accompanying Specific Product Regulations (SORs). It applies to all consumer products sold in Canada (except medical devices, food, etc.), with a focus on physical safety, chemical limits, and labeling specifications to prevent consumer products in Canada from posing health and safety risks.
The representative standards and their application are as follows:
1. SOR/2011-17- Toys Ordinance
Toys for children under 13 years old, which stipulate toys in terms of physical and mechanical properties, flammability properties, chemical safety, labeling, etc.
- In terms of physical and mechanical properties, check the stability of the toy structure and whether there are small parts falling
- Flammability Detection of the combustion performance of toy materials
- Chemical performance check whether it contains harmful substances such as heavy metals
- The label must be bilingual in English and French, including manufacturer information, etc
2. SOR/2018-82 – “Children’s Jewelry Regulations”
It applies to jewelry designed or sold for the purpose of attracting children aged 15 and under, such as bracelets, necklaces, etc., except for special occasion-worn items such as medals. Regulations set chemical limits, physical safety requirements, and labeling instructions for children’s jewelry.
- In terms of chemicals, the total lead limit is reduced to 90mg/kg
- The cadmium content has different requirements depending on whether it is a small part or not
- Phthalates need to comply with SOR/2016-188 requirements
- Physically prohibit the presence of parts that can fully access the small part test cartridge
- Labels must have bilingual safety warnings and instructions for use in English and French
