Canadian Toy CCPSA Certification Testing

What is CCPSA Certification?

CCPSA stands for the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act, which was passed by Canada on December 15, 2010. The act officially came into effect on June 20, 2011, replacing Part I of the Hazardous Products Act (HPA) and becoming a Canadian law. CCPSA aims to update and strengthen product safety regulations, ensuring better health and safety for Canadians.

Under the HPA, Appendices I and II listed prohibited and restricted products, respectively. However, the CCPSA only includes a prohibited product list (Appendix II) and excludes a restricted product list. While the HPA listed 31 prohibited product categories, the CCPSA has reduced this to 15 by integrating some prohibited products into existing or new implementation regulations.

Toy Regulations (SOR/2011-17)

Toys are not listed in the CCPSA's 15 prohibited product categories because their regulations have been moved to implementation regulations.

On November 25, 2016, Canada released SOR/2016-302, which revised the Toy Regulations (SOR/2011-17). Key updates include:

- Addition of definitions for "good scientific practice" and "empirical data" in Schedules 2 and 3.

- Changes to Chapter 7 ("Small Parts"), while requirements remain unchanged.

- Simplified and clarified content in Chapters 26 and 27.

- Removal of phthalates regulations (SOR/2016-188), although phthalate restrictions for toys remain in effect.

- Elimination of food-grade plastic requirements.

- Complete removal of toy battery requirements from Chapter 43 and Schedule 9.

- Revised toxicity content in Schedules 2 and 3.

Canadian Toy Safety Requirements

All toys intended for children 12 years old and under must comply with federal safety standards specified under the CCPSA, including:

- Canadian Toy Regulations (SOR/2011-17)

- Consumer Products Containing Lead Regulations (SOR/2018-83)

- Phthalates Regulations (SOR/2016-188)

- Surface Coating Materials Regulations (SOR/2016-193)

On May 26, 2022, Canada approved an amendment to the Surface Coating Materials Regulations (SOR/2022-122), which came into effect on December 19, 2022. From this date, surface coating materials for the following products must meet SOR/2022-122 requirements:

- Furniture

- Children's products

- Pencils

- Art brushes

- Toys

- Cribs and cradles

- Playpens

CCPSA Certification Process for Amazon Canada Children's Toys

1. Provide sample images.

2. Confirm the applicable standards and regulations.

3. Submit physical samples for testing.

4. Pay the testing fee.

5. Test the samples. If they pass, a test report will be issued.

6. Upon successful testing, certificates and reports will be provided.