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CCPSA Enforcement Date Announced - March 2011
In December 2010, the Canadian Government passed the CCPSA (Canadian Consumer Product Safety Act Bill C-36) into law. An official enforcement date of June 20th, 2011 was recently announced.
The CCPSA modernizes and strengthens existing product safety laws and replaces Part 1 of the Canadian Hazardous Products Act (HPA). It prohibits the manufacture, importation, advertisement or sale of any consumer products that pose unreasonable danger to consumers. It will also boost the ability to recall dangerous consumer products, and increase product traceability.
The CCPSA is meant to help Canada keep pace with regulations such as the US CPSIA and prevent the flow of rejected goods into Canada. While manufacturers and importers may be required to furnish tests upon request, there has been no additional information released as to any designated standards or methodologies.
For more information on the CCPSA, access the link below:
http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2011/2011-02-16/html/si-tr12-eng.html
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