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Toys Regulations (SOR/2011-17).

Country/Territory
Canada
Document type
Regulation
Date
2011 (2016)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Consumer protection Hazardous substances Pollution control Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

The present Regulations are made under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act. These Regulations apply to the importation, advertising and sale of toys. In particular, the Regulations lay down provisions relating to protection of children from toys made of hazardous materials. The text – consisting of 48 sections - deals with the follows aspects: packaging, electrical hazards, mechanical hazards, toxicological hazards, specified products. Seven Schedules are enclosed.

Full text
English/French
Website
www.gc.ca

References - Legislation

Implements

Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (S.C. 2010, c. 21).

Legislation | Canada | 2010 (2020)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Pollution control, Consumer protection, Hazardous substances, International trade, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Dispute settlement, Court/tribunal, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX