Guide to the Textile Labelling and Advertising Regulations

XIII. FLAMMABILITY STANDARDS

Under the Hazardous Products Act there exists a basic, minimum flammability standard for all consumer textile articles, in particular children's soft toys, articles of bedding, carpets, rugs and mats, mattresses and tents. Strict standards apply to children's sleepwear depending upon the design of the sleepwear. Products which do not meet these established requirements cannot be sold, advertised or imported into Canada. Any questions regarding the Hazardous Products Act, should be directed to Product Safety Bureau, Health Canada:

Telephone: (613) 954-0104
Facsimile: (613) 952-1994
Web site: www.hc-sc.gc.ca

Or contact one of their local offices.

XIV. UPHOLSTERED & STUFFED ARTICLES

The fibre content of the filling or stuffing used in upholstered furniture, mattresses, box-springs, cushions, chair pads, pot holders, oven mitts, place mats and mattress protectors, is not required to be disclosed under the Act and its Regulations.  However, in the provinces of Quebec, Ontario and Manitoba, all fillings or stuffings are regulated. All manufacturers of upholstered or stuffed articles, whose goods are destined for sale in these aforementioned provinces, should contact the respective office listed in Appendix F.

XV. FURTHER ASSISTANCE

Electronic copies of our other publications can be obtained from our Web site or by E-Mail.

Web site: http://competition.ic.gc.ca

E-Mail: compbureau@cb-bc.gc.ca

Printed copies of these publications and further assistance concerning labelling and advertising of consumer textile articles may also be obtained from the Competition Bureau's Information Centre.

Telephone: 1-800-348-5358
(819) 997-4282
Facsimile: (819) 997-0324

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