Will the proposed Canada Consumer Product Safety Act require that suppliers warn consumers when a product contains a toxic substance (i.e. mandatory labelling)?
Health Canada requires ingredient labelling on certain types of products, such as cosmetics and food, and warning symbols on consumer chemical containers. Under the proposed CCPSA, a committee would be established to provide the Minister with advice on matters in connection with the administration of the Act, including the labelling of consumer products. It is important to note that labelling is one of many instruments available for risk management. The proposed CCPSA would also permit Health Canada inspectors to order a supplier to take corrective action, such as re-labelling of a product in certain circumstances.
