Scope
The regulation applies to consumer products containing lead, including products brought into contact with the mouth during normal use; clothing or clothing accessories intended for children under 14; learning or play products for children under 14; certain printed products for children under 14; and products primarily for relaxation, sleep, hygiene, carrying, or transport of children under four.
Exact limit and units
| metal | matrix | limit | unit | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | Accessible part of a consumer product containing lead | 90 | mg/kg | Lead content when tested using good laboratory practices |
| Lead | Accessible part qualifying for the essential-characteristic exception | 90 | mg/kg | Lead release limit when tested using good laboratory practices; exact exception documented but not registered as a separate content row |
How tested
The regulation specifies testing in accordance with good laboratory practices. The main requirement is an accessible-part content limit; the exception requires that lead is necessary, no lower-lead alternative is available, and the part does not release more than 90 mg/kg lead.
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/2018-83 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 accessible-part lead content limit is 90 mg/kg. It overlaps the child-product universe but is broader than children’s jewellery because it includes mouth-contact goods, child clothing/accessories, learning or play products, and products for young children’s sleep, hygiene, carrying, or transport.
Sources
Update history
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| Commit | Date | Change | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| a8052bb | 2026-08-09 | major | 1 source added; contamination-profile values revised; 7 sections added |