Use consumer products safely

Safety information on toys, cosmetics and products bought second-hand or for sports and athletics, nurseries and households.

Services and information

How to safely use baby slings, strollers, carriages, baby bottles, pacifiers, cribs, cradles and bassinets.

Safety for magnets, children's jewellery, soft vinyl toys and small toy parts.

Hazards posed by batteries, humidifiers, cookware, laundry detergent packets and cleaning products.

Safety tips for ice skating, trampolines, inflatable play structures and sports equipment.

Cosmetic safety, advertising, labelling, ingredients and regulation, report an incident, read about cosmetic products.

Buyer and seller responsibilities, commonly available second-hand products, recalls and alerts, and prohibited products.

Car seats, including how to choose one, when to replace it, buying second-hand and product recalls.

Household chemical safety and information on chemicals such as selenium, triclosan, bisphenol A and petrolatum.

Understand the link between common products and radiation, such as cell phones, microwave ovens, hand-held lasers, tanning beds and Wi-Fi equipment.

How to be a smart shopper and keep safety in mind when buying consumer products and cosmetics online.

Prohibited and regulated consumer products in Canada. Some items may be detained at the border.