SOR/2018-83: Regulations for Lead-Containing Consumer Products Approved by Canada.

Primary Objective:

To expand and clarify the scope of control over lead content in consumer products, thereby preventing harm to children's nervous systems caused by lead exposure and ensuring the health and safety of children under the age of 14 and consumers. 

Standard Definition:

SOR/2018-83 is a mandatory lead restriction regulation under the CCPSAframework, which came into effect officially in October 2018 and replaces the previous version SOR/2010-273. It applies to clothing accessories, toys, learning materials, sleep products, travel products, and other consumer products used by children under the age of 14,as well as products that come into direct contact with the oral cavity (excluding kitchen utensils and glazed ceramic glassware). It serves as the core regulation for controlling lead content in consumer products in Canada.

Testing and Certification Requirements: 

Products must be tested in accordance with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP). Key requirements include:

Lead content limits: Lead content in all accessible components must be  90 mg/kg.

Exemptions: Lead is essential for the core function of the product, there are no low-lead alternative components, and lead release is  90mg/kg (GLP test).

Scope: This regulation covers toys, cribs, strollers, children's jewelry (except certain categories), and children's books (non-traditional printed bindings) among others. Testing Requirements: Each accessiblecomponent must be tested individually to ensure compliance with the limit requirements. Compliance with these regulations is a mandatory condition for the entry of children's consumer products and products in direct contact with the oral cavity into the Canadian market.