SOR/2016-168 Children‘s Jewelry Regulations’ (SOR/2016-168) has regulated that the total lead content should not exceed 600pp
SOR/2016-168 Children's Jewelry Regulations’ (SOR/2016-168) has regulated that the total lead content should not exceed 600ppm and the soluble lead not exceed 90ppm for the jewelry intended for children up to 15 years old. From Health Canada, this limit will be stricter. In addition, "Products Containing Mercury Regulations" (SOR/2014-254) has been published and the proposed cadmium content in children's jewelry shall not exceed 130ppm.
Regulations/standard |
Items |
Requirements |
Children’ Jewelry Regulations SOR/2016-168 |
Lead |
600 ppm |
Soluble Lead |
90 ppm |
|
Draft proposal for Cadmium Guidelines in children’s jewelry |
Cadmium (Proposal) |
130 ppm |
Products Containing Mercury Regulations (SOR/2014-254) |
Mercury |
1000ppm, or the label should be marked on the product and packaging (if the product is too small, only the package should be labeled). |
