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Canada Toy Safety Regulations

A practical guide to Canada Toy Safety Regulations for toys sold in Canada: who it applies to, what to prepare, and the mistakes that cause rejection.

Who needs it

Toys intended for children under 14; Importers and manufacturers selling toys in Canada

Authority

Health Canada

Legal basis

Toys Regulations (SOR/2011-17) under the CCPSA

Local representative

The Canadian importer is responsible

Timeline

Before sale; retesting after design changes

Cost

Testing fees vary by toy type

If you do not comply

Recall, fines, and prosecution

Who needs this

Toys intended for children under 14
Importers and manufacturers selling toys in Canada

Documents you need

Test reports for mechanical, flammability, and toxicity requirements
Bilingual warnings and age grading
Traceability information

Compliance checklist

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Test reports for mechanical, flammability, and toxicity requirements
Bilingual warnings and age grading
Traceability information

How to comply

Classify the product as a toy under the regulations
Test to the Canadian requirements
Label in both official languages
Report incidents and keep records

Brief for your lab or agent

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Request: Canada Toy Safety Regulations — Canada
Product category: Toys
Authority: Health Canada
Legal basis: Toys Regulations (SOR/2011-17) under the CCPSA

Documents we already have:
  1. Test reports for mechanical, flammability, and toxicity requirements
  2. Bilingual warnings and age grading
  3. Traceability information

Questions:
  1. Does our product fall under Canada Toy Safety Regulations in Canada?
  2. Which test standards or evidence do you accept?
  3. What is the current fee and lead time?
  4. Is a local representative required, and can you act as one?

Cost and timeline

Before sale; retesting after design changes.

Testing fees vary by toy type.

Common rejection reasons

Small parts not assessed
Warnings not bilingual
No traceability records

Registration, notification, or certification is not the same as approval. Keep the technical file current and make sure the label, listing, and submitted data match.