On 2021.5.5, Health Canada has published consultation on proposed amendments to the Carriages and Strollers Regulations (SOR/2016-167). The followings are the highlight:
Mechanical requirements
Surface coating requirements
A sticker, film or other removable material, or a surface material that is applied on accessible part of a carriage or stroller shall comply with the limit:
| Elements | Limit |
| Total lead | ≤ 90 mg/kg |
| Any compound of antimony, arsenic, cadmium, selenium or barium migrates from the material | ≤ 1000 mg/kg |
| Total mercury | ≤ 10 mg/kg |
Phthalate
The requirements for phthalate is newly added. Vinyl parts of a carriage or stroller shall comply with Phthalate Regulation (SOR/2016-188), with the following limit:
| Phthalate | Limit |
| di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) | ≤ 1000 mg/kg |
| dibutyl phthalate (DBP) | |
| benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP) |
In addition, any parts that can be placed in the mouth of a child under 4 years old shall also comply with following:
| Phthalate | Limit |
| diisononyl phthalate (DINP) | ≤ 1000 mg/kg |
| diisodecyl phthalate (DIDP) | |
| di-n-octyl phthalate (DNOP) |
Labelling requirements
No specific amendments is mentioned, Health Canada propose to align with ASTM F833-19 or ISO 31110:2020. Official language requirements (English and French) for all information and warnings shall be maintained.
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