Industry Guide to Canadian Requirements for Carpets and Other Textile Floor Coverings

Preface

The intent of this document is to:

• explain the flammability and labelling requirements for textile floor coverings
  
  
• describe the test methods for determining the flammability of textile floor coverings
  
  
• provide information on the Canadian Carpet Institute's (CCI) Indoor Air Quality ("Green Label") Carpet Testing Program

This document may be updated from time to time. For the most recent version, consult Reports and Publications in the Consumer Product Safety (CPS) section of Health Canada's Web site at www.healthcanada.gc.ca/cps.

This document is an unofficial summary of the requirements for textile floor coverings. It is not intended to substitute for, supersede or limit the requirements under the applicable legislation. In case of any discrepancy between this summary and the legislation, the legislation will prevail. For further information or specific questions, requests or clarification, contact a Health Canada Product Safety Office (refer to Appendix A - List of Health Canada Product Safety Offices).