IMPORTANT UPDATE on Ontario’s Upholstered and Stuffed Articles Regulation from the Ministry of Government and Consumer Services
As of July 1, 2019, the Government of Ontario approved the revocation of the Upholstered and Stuffed Articles regulation under the Technical Standards and Safety Act, 2000
The revocation of the regulation eliminated all Ontario-specific requirements for upholstered and stuffed articles imposed on business and removed the oversight and enforcement role of the Technical Standards and Safety Authority.
Upholstered and stuffed articles sold in Ontario continue to be subject to applicable federal legislation including the Ontario Consumer Protection Act and the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act and the Textile Labelling Act. The federal legislation protects consumers against health and safety issues related to all types of consumer products including apparel and children’s toys. In addition, the Toys regulation under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act has additional requirements for stuffing in dolls, plush toys and soft toys (i.e., must be clean, free of vermin, free of hard or sharp foreign matter, non-toxic and non-irritant).
If you have questions or concerns related to the revocation of the Upholstered and Stuffed Articles regulation, please contact: customerservices@tssa.org.
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Questions and Answers About the Revocation of Ontario’s Upholstered and Stuffed Articles Regulation |
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What is the change? On December 6, 2018 the Government of Ontario announced its decision to revoke the Upholstered and Stuffed Articles Regulation (O. Reg. 218/01). As of July 1, 2019, provincial licensing, labelling, processing, cleanliness and sterilization requirements set out in the regulation will no longer apply to manufacturers, renovators, home hobby/craft operators and other persons currently subject to the regulation in the Province of Ontario. Upholstered and stuffed articles will no longer be part of TSSA’s mandate.
When did the revocation come into effect? The revocation came into effect as of July 1, 2019.
What industry sectors are affected by the change? Any person who is currently subject to the regulation. These persons include importers, distributors, manufacturers, fabricators, home hobby/craft operators, renovators, retailers, suppliers of filling materials and printers of prescribed labels.
Do I still need to register? All manufactures (Foreign and Domestic), Renovators, Home Hobby/Craft Operators will no longer need to register with TSSA.
Do I still need to label? In the province of Ontario, labelling under the Upholstered and Stuffed Articles Regulation is no longer required. Please double check with other regulatory bodies if labelling requirements are needed in their jurisdiction.
I currently have a TSSA label, what will happen to those products? The TSSA label will be accepted in the other provinces for a short period of time. It is recommended that you immediately transition newly manufactured articles to the Quebec format. Contact Quebec if you have questions related to their labelling requirements.
Can I still register with TSSA? TSSA’s oversight has been eliminated in the province of Ontario and therefore, will no longer process registration applications.
I have a complaint, who can help me? Please visit the Consumer Product Safety website.
Health Canada operates under a post-market surveillance system to identify potential safety issues related to consumer products as defined in the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act. |
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