Bill C-6 - Canada Consumer Product Safety Act

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Bill C-6, also known as the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (CCPSA), is proposed legislation that will help keep Canadian families safe from dangerous consumer products.

Bill C-6 was introduced by the Government of Canada on January 29, 2009. The proposed Canada Consumer Product Safety Act would replace Part I of the Hazardous Products Act and introduce a new regulatory regime. The purpose is to modernize and strengthen product safety laws by overhauling existing rules to further protect the health and safety of Canadians. It will continue to introduce necessary, concrete measures to make consumer products safer for Canadians and their children by prohibiting the manufacture and importation of unsafe products. Additionally, it will give the government the power to order recalls of unsafe products.

The introduction of Bill C-6 was the latest measure taken under the government's  Food and Consumer Safety Action Plan.

A copy of the Bill is available on the  Parliament of Canada Web site.

Additional Information

• Letter to Senators: Bill C-6 - Canada Consumer Product Safety Act 
• Frequently Asked Questions
  • Canada Consumer Product Safety Act - Updated
  • Canada Consumer Product Safety Act - Inspectors' Powers 
• Fact Sheets
  • Fact Sheet for Consumers on the proposed Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (Bill C-6) - March 2009
  • Fact sheet for Retailers on the proposed Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (Bill C-6) - March 2009
  • Fact sheet for Suppliers on the proposed Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (Bill C-6) - March 2009
• Government of Canada Acts to Make Soft Vinyl Toys, Child-Care Articles Safer
• Government of Canada Takes Action on Consumer Product Safety
  • Canada Consumer Product Safety Act - Backgrounder

Related Resources

•  Food and Consumer Safety Action Plan - Healthy Canadians Web site

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