CANADIAN STANDARDS & TESTING REQUIREMENTS By REAAZ BUDDOO - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

APPAREL & FOOTWEAR TRAINING CANADIAN STANDARDS & TESTING REQUIREMENTS By REAAZ BUDDOO Intertek Canada – Consultancy Group

The presentation is based on the best available information as of the date of this workshop. Legislation and related regulations will continue to evolve, therefore the information included in this presentation is subject to change. Intertek monitors legislation closely and will continue to provide recommendations and consultation based on the best available information. 2

PURPOSE Aim of this project is to contribute to the economic sustainability growth through expansion of Indonesian trade with Canada and the encouragement of Canadian investment in Indonesia through the Trade and Private Sector Assistance (TPSA). Among others, sectors targeted were apparel and footwear. 3

SCOPE EXPLORE THE IMPORTANCE OF THE CANADIAN REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS OF APPAREL AND FOOTWEAR FOR IMPORTS INTO CANADA

AGENDA Theoretical - Overview of Canada’s Consumer Product Day - 1 Safety Act (CCPSA) and testing requirements by Mr. Reaaz ( Intertek Canada Consultancy group) Hands-on analytical testing on both apparel and Day – 2 footwear by Mr. Arun (Intertek India) & 3 Hands-on training on physical test for apparel and Day - 4 footwear by Mr. Suresh (Intertek India) Technical translation assistance – Intertek Indonesia 5

AGENDA WORKSHOP ITINENARY Coffee break @ 10h15 - 10h30 Monday Federal and Provincial Regulatory 8h30 - 16h00 Lunch time @ 12h00 - 13h00 Day 1 May 7th requirements Coffee break @ 15h15 - 15h30 Coffee break @ 10h00 - 10h15 Tuesday Day 2 8h30 - 17h00 Hands-on analytical testing Lunch time @ 12h00 - 13h00 May 8th Coffee break @ 15h00 - 15h15 Coffee break @ 10h00 - 10h15 Wednesday Day 3 8h30 - 17h00 Hands-on analytical testing Lunch time @ 12h00 - 13h00 May 9th Coffee break @ 15h00 - 15h15 Thursday National Holiday - No training May 10th Coffee break @ 10h00 - 10h15 Friday Lunch time @ 12h00 - 13h00 8h30 - 17h00 Hands-on training on physical test Day 4 May 11th (+ Prayer time) Coffee break @ 15h00 - 15h15 6

What do you know about Canada ? Source - http://m.veryicon.com/icons/flag/not-patriot/canada-flag.html 7

Boundaries USA is divided in States Canada has chosen to divide its land into two different types of political divisions: - PROVINCES - TERRITORIES Canada has 10 provinces (British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, & New Brunswick) Canada has 3 territories (These are all located in the northern regions of Canada 8

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There are three levels of government in Canada - Federal, Provincial and Municipal - each with its own set of responsibilities and regulations Source : http://discoveryportal.ontla.on.ca/en/teach-learn/youth/about-youth/canadas-three-levels-government 10

Mis-perception Commonly asked questions: Our product has been tested against USA requirements and comply. Why Canada needs additional testing? Some Canadian laws are mirrored to the USA requirements and some are just similar ; not same . Ex: Same Phthalates test method are same globally, lab can just report the test result for Canada through document review Ex: Similar Flammability test applies to general textile however in USA this test 11 specific to certain types of products.

Federal Level Health Canada is a Federal institution that administered the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act known as the CCPSA The new law applies to a wide variety of consumer products including children's products, household products and sporting goods, but excludes products like motor vehicles and their integral parts, food, drugs (including natural health products) and animals as these are regulated by other Canadian laws. 12

Regulations under the CCPSA • • Administrative Monetary Penalties (Consumer Products) Hazardous Products (Charcoal) Regulations (C.R.C., c. 924) Regulations (SOR/2013-101) • Hazardous Products (Expansion Gates and Expandable • Asbestos Products Regulations (SOR/2007 -260) Enclosures) Regulations (SOR/90-39) • Candles Regulations (SOR/2011 -18) • Hazardous Products (Infant Feeding Bottle Nipples) Regulations • Carbonated Beverage Glass Containers Regulations (SOR/80 - (SOR/84-271) 831) • Hazardous Products (Kettles) Regulations (C.R.C., c. 927) • Carriages and Strollers Regulations (SOR/85 -379) • Hazardous Products (Matches) Regulations (C.R.C., c. 929) • Children’s Jewelry Regulations (SOR/2011 -19) • Hazardous Products (Mattresses) Regulations (SOR/80-810) • Children’s Sleepwear Regulations (SOR/2011 -15) • Hazardous Products (Pacifiers) Regulations (C.R.C., c. 930) • Consumer Chemicals and Containers Regulations,2001 • Hazardous Products (Tents) Regulations (SOR/90-245) (SOR/2001-269) • Ice Hockey Helmet Regulations (SOR/2011 -21) • Consumer Products Containing Lead (Contact with Mouth) • Lighters Regulations (SOR/2008 -231) Regulations (SOR/2010-273) • Phthalates Regulations (SOR/2010-298) • Corded Window Covering Products Regulations (SOR/2009 - • Playpens Regulations (C.R.C., c. 932) 112) • Residential Detectors Regulations (SOR/2009 -193) • Cribs, Cradles and Bassinets Regulations (SOR/2010 -261) • Restraint Systems and Booster Seats for Motor Vehicles • Face Protectors for Ice Hockey and Box Lacrosse Players Regulations (SOR/2011-16) Regulations (SOR/2011-20) • Science Education Sets Regulations (C.R.C., c. 934) • Glass Doors and Enclosures Regulations (SOR/2009 -110) • Surface Coating Materials Regulations (SOR/2005-109) • Glazed Ceramics and Glassware Regulations (SOR/98 -176) • Textile Flammability Regulations (SOR/2011 -22) • Hazardous Products (Carpet) Regulations (C.R.C., c. 923) • Toys Regulations (SOR/2011 -17) • Hazardous Products (Cellulose Insulation) Regulations 13 (SOR/79-732)

Recall & Corrective Action Suppliers may voluntarily take corrective action to bring product into compliance or voluntarily recall product from the market Health Canada may order corrective action (stopping manufacturing, importing, selling or transportation) or order a product recall 14

RECALLS Example: Children's Pajama Sets sold at Mega Children's Wear Hazard identified: Health Canada's sampling and evaluation program has determined that these products do not meet the flammability requirements for children's sleepwear under Canadian law. Loose-fitting children's sleepwear can contact ignition sources such as stove elements, candles, and matches more readily than tight-fitting sleepwear, and once ignited will burn rapidly, potentially resulting in severe burns to large areas of the child's body. For this reason, cotton is not permitted in loose-fitting sleepwear.

RECALLS Recent testing by Health Canada has shown that one-third of samples tested were non-compliant • Children’s sleepwear: Tight-fitting children’s sleepwear did not meet the dimensional requirements in the Guidelines Must be tested to more stringent loose-fitting requirements • Marabou and other feathers: Found on Halloween costumes, boas, women’s lingerie and Christmas trees did not meet the flammability requirements

RECALLS & ALERTS http://www.healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/search- 17 recherche/simple?s=&plain_text=&f_mc=4&js_en=&page=5&_ga=2.37991459.149920497.1525199902-924508044.1517238632

CCPSA – KEY PROVISIONS Reporting of Incidents 1 Preparing and Maintaining Documents 2 Information on Product Safety 3 General Prohibition 4 Packaging and Labelling 5 18

Reporting of Incidents The Act requires industry to provide information to Health Canada and to the product's supplier (if applicable) concerning consumer product safety incidents or product defects that result, or could reasonably be expected to result, in death or harmful health effects. This "early warning" provision also applies to inadequate labelling or instructions that could lead to the same results, and to recall orders or other corrective measures initiated in other jurisdictions for human health or safety reasons. 19

Preparing and Maintaining Documents So that unsafe products can be traced back to their source, the CCPSA requires those who manufacture, import, advertise, sell or test consumer products for commercial purposes to prepare and maintain certain documents. Normally, these records would already be part of regular business practice. For example, the CCPSA requires that a retailer document the name and address of the product's supplier, and the location and the period during which they sold the product (but not the name of the individual to whom the product was sold). These requirements are more detailed at higher levels of trade. 20

Information on Product Safety Health Canada can require manufacturers or importers to provide or obtain safety information - including studies or tests - that indicate whether a consumer product meets the requirements of the CCPSA. 21

Normal Use and Foreseeable Misuse Does the event indicate an unreasonable hazard posed by the normal or foreseeable use or misuse of the product? Was the product being used as originally intended? Consider foreseeable but unintended use of the product What constitutes normal or foreseeable use of a consumer product will depend on the particular product and circumstances surrounding the event 22