Scope
The regulation applies to jewellery manufactured, sized, decorated, packaged, advertised, or sold in a manner that appeals primarily to children under 15 years of age. Merit badges, medals for achievement, and similar objects normally worn only occasionally are excluded.
Exact limit and units
| metal | matrix | limit | unit | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | Children’s jewellery | 90 | mg/kg | Total lead content when tested using good laboratory practices |
| Cadmium | Children’s jewellery small enough to be totally enclosed in the small-parts cylinder when a force of not more than 4.45 N is applied | 130 | mg/kg | Total cadmium content when tested using good laboratory practices |
How tested
The regulation states that testing is performed using good laboratory practices. The cadmium provision depends on the small-parts cylinder illustrated in the schedule and the specified 4.45 N force condition.
Enforcement posture
This is a Canadian regulation under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act. The Justice Laws consolidation states that published consolidations are evidence of the regulation, subject to the original or registered amendment prevailing in case of inconsistency.
History of changes
SOR/2018-82 was registered April 23, 2018. The consolidation states that the regulations came into force November 2, 2018 and were last amended on that date.
How it compares
The lead limit matches Canada’s 90 mg/kg accessible-part lead limit for several child-oriented consumer products. The cadmium limit is a separate small-parts jewellery content limit of 130 mg/kg.
Sources
Update history
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| a8052bb | 2026-08-09 | major | 1 source added; contamination-profile values revised; 7 sections added |