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Canada enacted the Canada Consumer Products Safety Act (CCPSA) on December 15, 2010. Recently, its new Toys Regulations (/2011-17) have replaced the original Dangerous Products (Toys Regulations) Act (CRC, c. 931).
The existing toy bans, restrictions and regulations under Parts I and II in Appendix I of the Hazardous Products (Toys Regulations) Act will also be transferred to the Canadian Consumer Product Safety Act, the new Toys Regulations It has been officially implemented since June 20, 2011.
In Canada, all toys intended for children 14 and under must meet federal safety standards under the Canadian Consumer Product Safety Act (CCPSA)
Children's Jewellery Policy
In accordance with Amazon's requirements, all children's jewelry shall be tested and comply with the following specific regulations and standards:
| commodity | Regulatory/Standard Requirements |
|---|---|
| children's jewelry | All of the following: /2016-193 (Surface Coating Materials Regulation – Lead); and /2016-188 (Phthalate Regulations)*; and /2014-79 (Polyurethane Foam)**; and /2018-82 ("Children's Jewellery Regulations") *Applicable to children's jewelry containing phthalates. **For children's jewelry containing polyurethane foam. |
Additionally, all children's jewelry must have bilingual (English and French) safety warnings and instructions
Children's squishy toys
| commodity | Regulatory/Standard Requirements |
| Children's squishy toys | /2011-17 (Toys and Games) and /2016-188 (phthalates) and /2018-83 (lead) and /2016-193 (surface coating) (if applicable) and Small Parts Warning* |
Playpen Policy
| commodity | Regulatory/Standard Requirements |
|---|---|
| playpen | All of the following: /2018-83 (Leading Consumer Products Regulations); and /2016-193 (Surface Coating Materials Regulation – Lead); and /2016-188 (Phthalate Regulations)*; and /2018-186 (Playpen Regulations) *For use in playpens that contain phthalates. |
| Playpen with changing table accessories | All of the following: /2018-83 (Leading Consumer Products Regulations); and /2016-193 (Surface Coating Materials Regulation – Lead); and /2016-188 (Phthalate Regulations); and /2018-186 (Playpen Regulations); and ASTM F2388-21 (Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Household Baby Diaper Changing Products) *For use in playpens that contain phthalates. |
| Playpen with cell phone or other toys | All of the following: /2018-83 (Leading Consumer Products Regulations); and /2016-193 (Surface Coating Materials Regulation – Lead); and /2016-188 (Phthalate Regulations); and /2018-186 (Playpen Regulations); and /2011-17 (“Toy Regulations”) *For playpens that contain phthalates |
| Playpen with baby bassinet accessories | All of the following: /2018-83 (Leading Consumer Products Regulations); and /2016-193 (Surface Coating Materials Regulation – Lead); and /2016-188 (Phthalate Regulations); and /2018-186 (Playpen Regulations); and /2016-152 (Cribs, Cradles and Infant Cradles Regulations) *For playpens that contain phthalates |
Additionally, all playpens must have bilingual (English and French) safety warnings and instructions.
Framed Child Carrier Policy
Amazon requires that all framed child carriers be tested and meet the following specific regulatory and standard requirements:
| commodity | Regulatory/Standard Requirements |
|---|---|
| Frame type child carrier | All of the following: /2018-83 – Total Lead (CPSA Lead); and /2016-188 – Phthalates (Canadian Consumer Product Safety Act Phthalates Regulations); and /2014-79 – Polyurethane Foam (Item 16 of Appendix 2 of the Canadian Consumer Product Safety Act – Tris(2-chloropropyl) Phosphate) and ASTM F2549-22 (Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Framed Child Carriers); and Textile Labelling Act and Textile Labelling and Advertising Regulations |
Additionally, all framed child carriers must have bilingual (English and French) safety warnings and instructions.
Amazon's Scarf Policy
Amazon requires that all slings have been tested and meet the following specific regulations or standards:
| commodity | Regulatory/Standard Requirements |
|---|---|
| scarf | All of the following: ASTM F2907-22 Standard (Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Backpacks); and /2018-83 – Total Lead (CPSA Lead); and /2016-188 (Canadian Consumer Product Safety Act Phthalates Content); and Textile Labelling Act and Textile Labelling and Advertising Regulations |
Additionally, all slings must have bilingual (English and French) safety warnings and instructions.
Teeth Grinder Policy
Amazon requires that the molars have been tested. All molars you release must meet the following specific regulatory or standard requirements:
| commodity | Regulatory/Standard Requirements |
|---|---|
| teeth grinder | /2018-83 (Leading Consumer Products Regulations); and /2016-193 (Surface Coating Materials Regulation – Lead); and /2016-188 (Phthalate Regulations); and /2016-194 (Textile Flammability Regulations)*; and /2014-79 (Polyurethane Foam)**; and ASTM F963-17 (Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Toy Safety) *Only applicable to molars containing textiles. **Applies only to molars made of or containing components made of polyurethane foam. |
Additionally, all teethers must have bilingual (English and French) safety warnings and instructions.
Infant Bib Policy
In accordance with Amazon requirements, all bibs for infants and toddlers shall be tested and meet the following specific regulations or standards:
| commodity | Regulatory/Standard Requirements |
|---|---|
| baby bib | All of the following: /2018-83 (Leading Consumer Products Regulations); and /2016-193 (Surface Coating Materials Regulation – Lead); and /2016-194 (Textile Flammability Regulations); and /2016-188 (Phthalate Regulations)*; and the Textile Labelling Act and the Textile Labelling and Advertising Regulations; and /2014-79 (polyurethane foam), if applicable *Suitable for infant bibs that contain phthalates. |
Additionally, all infant bibs must have bilingual (English and French) safety warnings and instructions.
Pacifier and Pacifier Clip Policy
As required by Amazon, all pacifiers and pacifier clips are tested and comply with the following specific regulations and standards:
| commodity | Regulatory/Standard Requirements |
|---|---|
| pacifier | /2018-83 ("Lead-Containing Consumer Products Regulations") /2016-188 ("Phthalate Regulations") /2016-184 (Pacifier Regulations) SC 2010, c 21, Appendix 2 Section 4 (Appendix 2 "Prohibition" of the Canadian Consumer Product Safety Act) |
| Pacifier Strap and Pacifier Clip | Regulations on Consumer Products Containing Lead (/2018-83) Phthalates Regulations (/2016-188) "Safety requirements for pacifier straps/pacifier clips" (EN 12586:2007+A1:2011) |
