SGS
expert, Dr. HingWo Tsang, explains the provisions in Canada’s draft regulation
revising the requirements for lead, mercury and the migration of five elements
in surface coating materials.
These
substances are regulated by several pieces of legislation under the Canada
Consumer Product Safety Act (CCPSA). The five elements are:
- Antimony
- Arsenic
- Cadmium
- Selenium
- Barium
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The
draft regulation – ‘Regulations Amending Certain Regulations Made Under the
Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (Surface Coating Materials)’ – was published
on April 24, 2021. The intent is to address gaps in the current regulatory
framework and create greater consistency across CCPSA regulations.
Among
the provisions in the draft regulation are:
- Amends
definition for surface coating material to create greater alignment with ASTM
F963 - Adds
definition for ‘accessible part’ - Expands
the restriction of lead in applied surface coating materials on children’s
furniture - Consequential
amendments to the requirements for applied surface coating materials
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For
a complete overview of current requirements and the changes that are being
proposed, view SGS’s original SafeGuard 054/21.
The
consultation period for the draft regulation will end on July 3, 2021.
Amendments will then become effective 180 days after the day of publishing in
Canada Gazette, Part II.
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For
further information contact:
Dr HingWo Tsang
Global
Information and Innovation Manager
Tel: (+852) 2774 7420
Email:
crs.media@sgs.com
Website:
www.sgs.com/hardlines
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