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Canada Toy Safety

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

Who needs it

Toys sold in Canada; Imported toys

Authority

Health Canada

Legal basis

Canada Consumer Product Safety Act; Toys Regulations

Local representative

The Canadian importer is responsible

Timeline

Before supply

Cost

Testing and compliance costs vary

If you do not comply

Recall, fines, and supply prohibition

Who needs this

Toys sold in Canada
Imported toys

Documents you need

Test reports
Records of sale and distribution
Bilingual labelling

Compliance checklist

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Test reports
Records of sale and distribution
Bilingual labelling

How to comply

Test against the Toys Regulations
Keep records
Label in English and French

Brief for your lab or agent

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Request: Canada Toy Safety — Canada
Product category: Toys
Authority: Health Canada
Legal basis: Canada Consumer Product Safety Act; Toys Regulations

Documents we already have:
  1. Test reports
  2. Records of sale and distribution
  3. Bilingual labelling

Questions:
  1. Does our product fall under Canada Toy Safety 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 supply.

Testing and compliance costs vary.

Common rejection reasons

Small parts or toxicity issues
Labelling not bilingual
No 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.