SGS expert, Dr. HingWo Tsang, explains the provisions in Canada’s draft regulation revising the requirements for lead, mercury and the migration of five elements in surface coating materials.

These substances are regulated by several pieces of legislation under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (CCPSA). The five elements are:

• Antimony
• Arsenic
• Cadmium
• Selenium
• Barium

The draft regulation – ‘Regulations Amending Certain Regulations Made Under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (Surface Coating Materials)’ – was published on April 24, 2021. The intent is to address gaps in the current regulatory framework and create greater consistency across CCPSA regulations.

Among the provisions in the draft regulation are:

• Amends definition for surface coating material to create greater alignment with ASTM F963
• Adds definition for ‘accessible part’
• Expands the restriction of lead in applied surface coating materials on children’s furniture
• Consequential amendments to the requirements for applied surface coating materials

For a complete overview of current requirements and the changes that are being proposed, view SGS’s original SafeGuard 054/21.

The consultation period for the draft regulation will end on July 3, 2021. Amendments will then become effective 180 days after the day of publishing in Canada Gazette, Part II.

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SGS offers a comprehensive range of testing solutions to help paint manufacturers produce safe and compliant products for markets around the world. Testing solutions include determining content for heavy metals, and content and emissions for formaldehyde and VOCs. In addition, they provide performance testing services for paints and painting tools. After all, it’s only trusted because it’s tested. Learn more about SGS DIY, Tools and Hardware Services. 

SGS SafeGuardS keep you up to date with the latest news and developments in the consumer goods industry. Read the full Canada Consults Over Proposal to Revise Requirements for Surface Coating Materials under the CCPSA SafeGuardS. 

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