Use consumer products safely
Safety information on toys, cosmetics and products bought second-hand or for sports and athletics, nurseries and households.
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Nursery products
How to safely use baby slings, strollers, carriages, baby bottles, pacifiers, cribs, cradles and bassinets.
Toy safety
Safety for magnets, children's jewellery, soft vinyl toys, small toy parts and batteries.
Household products
Hazards posed by batteries, humidifiers, cookware, laundry detergent packets and cleaning products.
Sporting and athletic products
Safety tips for ice skating, trampolines, inflatable play structures and sports equipment.
Cosmetic Products
Cosmetic safety, advertising, labelling, ingredients and regulation, report an incident, read about cosmetic products.
Second-hand products
Buyer and seller responsibilities, commonly available second-hand products, recalls and alerts, and prohibited products.
Car seats and accessories
Car seats, including how to choose one, when to replace it, buying second-hand and product recalls.
Chemicals and product safety
Household chemical safety and information on chemicals such as selenium, triclosan, bisphenol A and petrolatum.
Consumer radiation
Understand the link between common products and radiation, such as cell phones, microwave ovens, hand-held lasers, tanning beds and Wi-Fi equipment.
Buying products online
Potential risks of buying consumer products online, how to minimize them and reporting a concern.
Bringing prohibited or regulated products back to Canada
Prohibited and regulated consumer products in Canada. Some items may be detained at the border.
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