The Canada Consumer Product Safety Act establishes new mandatory regulations to improve consumer product safety. Key changes include mandatory incident reporting, record keeping, and broad recall and testing powers. It prohibits the sale of products that pose an unreasonable safety hazard or do not comply with regulations. Health Canada inspectors have increased authority to investigate manufacturers and require corrective actions like recalls or seizures. Non-compliance can result in fines up to $5 million or imprisonment for up to 5 years. Companies are advised to review practices and policies to ensure compliance.

1. Canada Consumer Product Safety Act