Are there Canadian regulatory requirements for drop-side cribs sold in Canada?
A9 – All cribs sold, advertised or imported into Canada must comply with the requirements of the Cribs and Cradles Regulations under the Hazardous Products Act. These Regulations include requirements relating to the safety of crib drop-sides, which specify the criteria a drop-side must meet to function properly with normal use. While the recalled cribs are compliant with these standards, some unforeseen risks posed by the potential breakage or failure of the plastic drop-side hardware are of concern to the Government of Canada. The requirements established in the Regulations are intended to simulate, on an accelerated basis, the wear and tear to which a product is normally subjected. These requirements do not take into account unanticipated circumstances of use, such as the undue stress caused by the drop-side being installed up-side down, or improper functioning of hardware parts, or issues with a company’s quality control. Health Canada regularly tests children’s products on the Cana
