SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 114.24 to provide stakeholders with a useful summary of recent changes made to Health Canada’s approach to the General Prohibitions under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (CCPSA).

Health Canada added the following consumer products to Table 1 on July 10, 2024:
- Lithium-ion batteries (including consumer products that contain lithium-ion batteries)
- Infant bath seats
- Water beads

The listing of these products signifies Health Canada’s interest in monitoring and collecting information on them due to associated risks. In the case of these three product types, the risks are:
- Lithium-ion batteries – burn, fire or explosion
- Infant bath seats – drowning
- Water beads – ingestion leading to obstruction of the gastrointestinal tract, insertion into ear or nose, aspiration

It should be made clear, listing does not equate to a prohibition at this time. However, Health Canada does advise regulated parties to take action to mitigate these risks and provide any information on the hazards and risk mitigation options.

SGS experts publish SafeGuardS to keep stakeholders informed about regulatory and market changes that may impact their company’s ability to operate. SafeGuardS 114.24 includes details of the three listings, with a table detailing the performance criteria the product should be assessed against (existing voluntary standards, international rules or regulatory requirements).

Stakeholders are advised to review SGS’s original SafeGuardS 114.24 for more information.

SGS Consumer Product Services
SGS provides news about the development of regulations affecting consumer products as a complimentary service. With an unrivalled global network of laboratories, they offer physical/mechanical testing, analytical testing and consultancy work for technical and non-technical parameters applicable to a comprehensive range of consumer products. In the end, it’s only trusted because it’s tested. Learn more about SGS’s Consumer Product Services.

SGS SafeGuardS keep you up to date with the latest news and developments in the consumer goods industry. Read the full Health Canada Updates Approach to the General Prohibitions Under the CCPSA SafeGuardS.

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For further information contact:

Dennis Lancion

SGS Consumer and Retail Technical Manager (Hardlines)
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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published a SafeGuardS summarizing Japan’s designation of perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) isomers, their salts and PFOA-related compounds as Class 1 Specified Substances.

Under Enforcement Order of the Act on the Examination of Chemical Substances and Regulation of Their Manufacturing, etc. (Cabinet Order No. 202 of 1974), Class 1 Specified Chemical Substances are banned from manufacture, import and use in Japan, unless authorized/permitted. Cabinet Order No. 244 adds PFOA isomers, their salts and PFOA-related compounds to this list. It will, with a few exceptions, become effective on January 10, 2025. This is six months after the date of promulgation.

PFOA-related compounds are used for their grease, oil and water repellant properties. Subject to permission under the new regulation, they may still be used in fire extinguishers, fire extinguishing agents for fire extinguishers and fire extinguishing foams.

SGS experts publish SafeGuardS to keep stakeholders informed about regulations that may impact their business. SafeGuardS 113.24 provides a useful overview of Cabinet Order No. 244 and includes a table detailing the products that will be prohibited from import to Japan.

Stakeholders are encouraged to refer to the original SafeGuardS 113.24 for more details.

SGS Chemical Testing
SGS offers a comprehensive range of testing services to help manufacturers and suppliers ensure their products are safe and comply with national and international regulations concerning harmful chemicals. In the end, it’s only trusted because it’s tested. Learn more about SGS Chemical Testing Services.

SGS SafeGuardS keep you up to date with the latest news and developments in the consumer goods industry. Read the full Japan Designates PFO isomers and PFOA-related Compounds as Class 1 Specified Substances SafeGuardS.

Subscribe here to receive SGS SafeGuardS direct to your inbox.

For further information contact:

Dr. HingWo Tsang
Global Information and Innovation Manager
Tel: (+852) 2774 7420
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About SGS
We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

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