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Appendix C: Additional Resources in Preparation for Questions
Regulated and Unregulated Children’s Products
Regulated Products for Children
Regulated products are ones that must meet the legislative requirements of the Canada
Consumer Product Safety Act before they can be sold or distributed in Canada. These
requirements are set out by the government which regulates the manufacturing of the
following:
Baby gates
Cribs, cradles & basinets
Hockey helmets and face protectors
Playpens (Note: These are regulated for play not sleep)
Strollers
Unregulated Products for Children
Unregulated products are any products in Canada that are not governed by safety rules or
regulations before they are advertised and sold for use in Canada. Therefore, discretion should
be used when parents/caregivers are considering these products:
Activity/play centres
Cupboard locks
Door knob covers
Fresh food feeders
Highchairs
Jolly jumpers
Prohibited Products for Children
Prohibited products are products that are not allowed to be sold, advertised or imported into
Canada.
Baby walkers
Infant self-feeding devices
Jequirity beans (red or orange bead-like objects with black ends – from tropical areas)
Yo-yos with long cords
Balloon blowing kits
Relight candles
Lawn darts with elongated tips
For more information, refer to the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act.
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/cps-spc/legislation/acts-lois/ccpsa-lcspc/index-eng.php