CAN/511
WTO/TBT
CA Canada
  • 77 - Métallurgie
  • 97 - Équipement ménager et commercial, Loisirs, Sports
2017-02-17
2017-01-05

•  Products intended for use in learning or play (toys) by children between the ages of 3 years and under 14 years

•  Children's clothing and accessories

•  Products intended to facilitate the relaxation, sleep, hygiene, carrying or transport of a child under 4 years of age

(ICS: 77.120, 97.120)

Consumer Products Containing Lead Regulations (21 pages, in English and French)

The Consumer Products Containing Lead (Contact with Mouth) Regulations impose a total lead limit of 90 milligrams per kilogram (mg/kg) for the following:

•  products, other than kitchen utensils, that are brought into contact with the users mouth in the course of normal use, such as beverage straws, drinking spouts, sports mouthpieces, and mouthpieces of musical instruments; and,

•  products intended for use in learning or play (toys) by children under three years of age

The proposed Consumer Products Containing Lead Regulations would extend the 90 mg/kg lead limit under the Consumer Products Containing Lead (Contact with Mouth Regulations to include the additional product categories listed under section 4 of this notification. To reflect the increased regulatory scope, the proposed Consumer Products Containing Lead Regulations would repeal and replace the Consumer Products Containing Lead (Contact with Mouth) Regulations