Canada Announces Stricter Consumer Product Lead Standard

In November 29, 2010, the Canadian Ministry of Health announced new regulations to further restrict.

The new regulations apply to children's toys and infants under the age of 3, including nipples, bib and so on.

This part of the product can be allowed to lead to a maximum of 90 mg per kilogram.

Most consumer products sold in Canada are in line with the new lead standard, but the Canadian government has indicated that it will take drastic measures on this issue, because there is a great fear that a considerable number of non standard goods will enter Canada from abroad.

In recent years, many cases of consumer goods being removed from shelves due to excessive lead content in Canada have occurred in recent years.

The latest consumer goods can allow the lead standard to be reduced by 85% over the original standard.

Lead is a toxic heavy metal. Trace amounts can also harm the human body, especially the physical and mental development, hearing and other aspects of infants.

Excessive intake of lead in pregnant women may affect fetal development in the body, leading to miscarriage and stillbirth.

Lead has been widely used in various kinds of cosmetics. In recent years, some jewelry ornaments designed and sold for children have also been found to contain lead.