Consumer Product and Cosmetics Reports Received - Quarterly Data January 1, 2015 to March 31, 2015

Health Canada regularly receives reports on human health or safety concerns related to consumer products and cosmetics. Consumer products are covered under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act while cosmetics are covered under the Food and Drugs Act.

Industry is required to submit reports to Health Canada when they become aware of an incident related to their consumer product. Consumers report concerns about consumer products and cosmetics on a voluntary basis.

Top 5 product types based on number of reports received

1. Laundry Soaps or Detergents: 21;
2. Cosmetics: 20;
3. Telephones or Accessories: 19;
4. Bicycles & Accessories (Excl. Mountain or All-Terrain): 14;
5. Electric Ranges or Ovens (Excl. Counter-Top Ovens): 14.

Not every report Health Canada receives involves an injury. Over the time period, injuries, including deaths, were reported in 48% of reports received.

Top 3 Injury Types

• Irritation/Allergic Reaction: 51;

• Cut: 41;

• Burns: 36.