Health Minister Rona Ambrose and Parliamentary Secretary Cathy McLeod marked the fourth anniversary of the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act highlighting some of the achievements in protecting Canadians.
The Act was used to remove novelty magnet sets by NeoMagnetic Gadgets Inc. from the market. The sets, although marketed to adults, contained tiny pieces that could be easily swallowed or inhaled by children.
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This led to the finalization of the Administrative Monetary Penalties (Consumer Products) Regulations, including fines of up to $25,000 per day if companies do not comply with orders under the CCPSA.
According to the CCPSA, manufacturers are required to report any incident concerning their product within the country or if it has been recalled in another country.
In effect, this Act has allowed the government to deal effectively with companies that withhold safety information or sell products that pose a threat to the health and safety of Canadians.
