SOR/2016-193 Surface Coating Materials Regulation.

Primary Objective:

To restrict the levels of heavy metals in surface coatings used on consumer products, thereby mitigating the health risks associated with children ingesting heavy metals through biting or contact, and to safeguard the physical well-being of consumers, particularly children.

Standard Definition:

SOR/2016-193 is a mandatory coating safety regulation under the CCPSA framework, applicable to all surface coating materials used on consumer products sold in Canada (including toys, cribs, strollers, furniture, etc.). It defines "accessible components" as parts of the product that can be touched or bitten during normal use. It serves as the foundational compliance standard for coating safety in consumer products in Canada. 

Testing and Certification Requirements:

Products must undergo testing by third-party laboratories, with the following core requirements:

Heavy Metal Limits: Total lead in the surface coating must be  90mg/kg; total mercury must be  10 mg/kg; migration of compounds of antimony, arsenic, cadmium, selenium, and barium must be  1000 mg/kg;

Coating Performance: The surface coating must not easily peel off to prevent children from ingesting it,

Relevance.: It must be used in conjunction with primary regulations such as SOR/2011-17 and SOR/2016-152;

Testing Requirements: The heavy metal content of accessible coatings must be tested according to specified methods, with non-accessible components being exempt. Compliance with this regulation is a fundamental condition for the entry of surface-coated consumer products into the Canadian market.