Product Labelling Requirements in Canada: An Overview

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Most products sold in Canada must comply with specific product and packaging labelling requirements. In this guide, we explain what manufacturers and importers must know about labelling requirements for consumer products, toys, children’s products, textiles, and other products.

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A Quick Guide to Fitness Product Regulations in the EU

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Fitness products regulations European Union

Fitness products sold or used in the European Union are subject to various regulations, directives and standards. In this guide, we take a closer look at the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR), REACH and CE marking requirements relevant to gym machines, training equipment and other types of fitness products.

Product examples

  • Gym machines
  • Smith machines
  • Rowing machines
  • Dumbbells
  • Free weights
  • Foam rollers
  • Electrical treadmills
  • Home fitness products
  • Outdoor exercise equipment
  • TRX equipment
  • Crossfit equipment

Note: This guide does not cover protective equipment (i.e., helmets or hockey gear) that can be used in sports or other activities. Such products may be defined as PPE which are covered in this guide.

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Guide to EU Power Bank Regulations and Standards

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Power Banks Safety Standards in EU

Power banks imported and manufactured for sale in the European Union must meet strict product safety requirements. This guide serves as an introduction to many of the regulations and standards that set such requirements for power banks.

We also cover mandatory labelling, documentation, and testing requirements for power banks sold in the European Union.

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Guide to Bilingual Language Requirements for Products Sold in Canada

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Language Requirements for Products Sold in Canada

Planning to sell products in Canada? Then you must ensure that product and packaging labelling (and documentation) is provided in both English and French.

Further, certain regulations require that specific statements in both English and French must be present in packaging labels, warnings, instructions, and other texts.

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Product Certification Requirements in the United States: An Overview

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Product certification is mandatory when manufacturing, importing, and selling certain products in the United States. In this guide, we introduce you to product certification requirements covering the following areas:

  • Toys and children’s products
  • General use products
  • Electronics
  • Wooden products
  • Other products

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Product Certification Requirements in the European Union: An Overview

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EU certification

Certain products sold in the European Union can only be sold if they are certified, or come with a manufacturer issued deflection. This guide provides an overview of key product certificates and declarations required in the European Union.

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Clothing and Textiles Regulations in Canada: A Quick Guide

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Clothing and other textile products imported or manufactured for sale in Canada are subject to various acts and regulations covering the following areas:

  • General safety
  • Flammability
  • Chemicals
  • Labelling

This guide serves as a general introduction to Canadian clothing and textiles compliance requirements.

Note: An earlier version of this guide was written by Shufen Lee, based in Toronto. The guide has been updated since then, but parts are based on the original guide written by Shufen Lee.

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