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On 2021.5.5, Health Canada has published consultation on proposed amendments to the Carriages and Strollers Regulations (SOR/2016-167). The followings are the highlight:
Mechanical requirements
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Comply with mechanical requirements of ASTM F833-19; or
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Comply with at least one of the following:
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mechanical requirements of ASTM F833-19; or Consultation on Proposed Amendments to the Carriages and Strollers Regulations;
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mechanical requirements of ISO 31110:2020 and entrapment requirements of ASTM F833-19 sections 6.8 and 6.10.
Surface coating requirements
A sticker, film or other removable material, or a surface material that is applied on accessible part of a carriage or stroller shall comply with the limit:
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Elements
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Limit
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Total lead
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≤ 90 mg/kg
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Any compound of antimony, arsenic, cadmium, selenium or barium migrates from the material
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≤ 1000 mg/kg
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Total mercury
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≤ 10 mg/kg
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Phthalate
The requirements for phthalate is newly added. Vinyl parts of a carriage or stroller shall comply with Phthalate Regulation (SOR/2016-188), with the following limit:
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Phthalate
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Limit
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di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP)
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≤ 1000 mg/kg
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dibutyl phthalate (DBP)
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benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP)
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In addition, any parts that can be placed in the mouth of a child under 4 years old shall also comply with following:
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Phthalate
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Limit
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diisononyl phthalate (DINP)
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≤ 1000 mg/kg
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diisodecyl phthalate (DIDP)
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di-n-octyl phthalate (DNOP)
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Labelling requirements
No specific amendments is mentioned, Health Canada propose to align with ASTM F833-19 or ISO 31110:2020. Official language requirements (English and French) for all information and warnings shall be maintained.
Note:
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ASTM F833-19 Standard Consumer Safety Performance Specification for Carriages and Strollers
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ISO 31110:2020 Wheeled child conveyances — Pushchairs and prams — Requirements and test methods
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