Consumer Product Enforcement Summary Report - Cyclical Enforcement Project 2018-2019: Consumer Chemicals and Containers Regulations, 2001
Fiscal Year 2018-2019
Summary
The Consumer Product Safety Program (CPSP) administers and enforces the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (CCPSA) and its regulations.
The purpose of this Cyclical Enforcement (CE) project was to verify industry's compliance of consumer chemicals with the requirements of the Consumer Chemicals and Containers Regulations, 2001 (CCCR, 2001).
For this project, compliance of select consumer chemicals with the CCCR, 2001 was determined through a review of classification documents requested from establishments by Health Canada inspectors. As part of the product inspection, a selection of chemicals were sampled and sent to the Product Safety Laboratory to have relevant regulatory criteria verified through laboratory testing.
Prior to initiating this CE project, the CPSP carried out a market survey to determine the presence of consumer chemical companies in Canada. Some targets were then selected from that list of companies.
Over the course of the 2018-2019 fiscal year, flammability, viscosity and pH testing, as well as visual evaluation of 86 different product labels was carried out. The compliance verification inspections resulted in 13 recalls, 3 stop sales, 12 stop distributions, 6 corrections and 10 commitments to address non-compliance. There were 22 instances where no corrective action was required and 20 instances where the products were determined not to meet the definition of a chemical product under the CCCR, 2001 Regulations.
Results
Readers should consult the individual recall and safety notices, if applicable, for details of the products subject to this enforcement action.
| Brand | Product Name | Source of Sample | Determination | Corrective Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amway Home | Prewash Spray | Amway Canada Corporation | Did not meet the technical specifications for the presentation and/or location of information requirements | Voluntary Commitment |
| Amway Home | Bathroom Cleaner Refill using the Amway Home Spray Bottle | Amway Canada Corporation | Did not meet the technical specifications for the presentation and/or location of information requirements | Voluntary Correction |
| Amway Home | Kitchen Cleaner Refill | Amway Canada Corporation | Did not meet the technical specifications for the presentation and/or location of information requirements | Voluntary Correction |
| Attitude | Adoucissant Assouplissant/ Zeste d'agrume | Attitude | Determined not to meet the definition of a chemical product under the Regulations | None |
| Attitude | Nettoyant salle de bain/ Zeste d'agrume | Attitude | Determined not to meet the definition of a chemical product under the Regulations | None |
| Attitude | Nettoyant quotidien douche et tuiles/ Zeste d'agrume | Attitude | Determined not to meet the definition of a chemical product under the Regulations | None |
| Bar Keepers Friend | MORE Spray & Foam Cleaner | SerVaas Laboratories | No compliance issues detected | None |
| Bar Keepers Friend | Coffee Maker Descaler | SerVaas Laboratories | No compliance issues detected | None |
| Bio-Vert | Nettoyant à vitres | Savons Prolav Inc. | Determined not to meet the definition of a chemical product under the Regulations | None |
| Bio-Vert | Nettoyant salle de bain | Savons Prolav Inc. | Determined not to meet the definition of a chemical product under the Regulations | None |
| Bio-Vert | Détergent à Lessive HE | Savons Prolav Inc. | Determined not to meet the definition of a chemical product under the Regulations | None |
| Boulder Clean | PURE Foaming Bathroom Cleaner | 1908 Brands | Did not meet the technical specifications for the presentation and/or location of information requirements | Voluntary Commitment |
| Boulder Clean | Power Plus Laundry Detergent | 1908 Brands | Did not meet the technical specifications for the presentation and/or location of information requirements | Voluntary Commitment |
| Camco | Black Streak Remover, Pro-Strength | Camco Manufacturing Inc. | Did not meet the classification labelling requirement | Voluntary Commitment |
| Camco | Awning Cleaner, Pro-Strength | Camco Manufacturing Inc. | Did not meet the classification labelling requirement | Volunteer Commitment |
| Camco | RV Awning Water Proofer | Camco Manufacturing Inc. | Did not meet the classification labelling requirement and child-resistant container packaging requirements | Voluntary Recall by Camco Manufacturing Inc. |
| Chemlab | Heavy-Duty Grease Remover Agrumax | V-To Inc. | No compliance issues detected | None |
| Chemlab | Stainless Steel Cleaner | V-To Inc. | No compliance issues detected | None |
| Crown Chemicals | Flo Out Drain Opener | Crown Chemical Products | Did not meet the technical specifications for the presentation and/or location of information requirements | Voluntary Commitment |
| Crown Chemicals | Citrus Power Cleaner/ Degreaser |
Crown Chemical Products | Did not meet the toxic classification packaging and labelling requirements | Voluntary Recall by Crown Chemical Products Inc. |
| Daiso | Range Cleaner | Daiso Holdings Ltd. | Did not meet the classification labelling requirement | Voluntary Recall by Daiso Holdings Ltd. |
| Daiso | Lemon Cream Cleanser | Daiso Holdings Ltd. | Did not meet the classification labelling requirement | Voluntary Recall by Daiso Holdings Ltd. |
| Daiso | Bathroom cleaner | Daiso Holdings Ltd. | Did not meet the classification labelling requirement | Voluntary Recall by Daiso Holdings Ltd. |
| Down East | All Purpose Cleaner | Bebbington Industries | Did not meet the technical specifications for the presentation and/or location of information requirements | Voluntary commitment |
| Down East | Bathroom Cleaner | Bebbington Industries | Determined not to meet the definition of a chemical product under the Regulations | None |
| Bebbington Industries | All Purpose Degreaser | Bebbington Industries | Determined not to meet the definition of a chemical product under the Regulations | None |
| Eco-Max | Natural Lavender Laundry Wash | Eco-Max | No compliance issues detected | None |
| Eco-Max | Super Concentrated Soy Cleaner & Degreaser | Eco-Max | No compliance issues detected | None |
| Eco-Max | Natural Lemongrass All Purpose Cleaner | Eco-Max | No compliance issues detected | None |
| EcoSense | Sol-U-Mel Stain Remover | Melaleuca, Inc. | Inadequate classification documents | Stop Distribution |
| EcoSense | MelaMagic Heavy-Duty Cleaner | Melaleuca, Inc. | Inadequate classification documents | Stop Distribution |
| EcoSense | Tub & Tile 6× Bathroom Cleaner | Melaleuca, Inc. | Inadequate classification documents | Stop Distribution |
| Envirolab | Odorless Floor Finish Stripper | V-To Inc. | No compliance issues detected | None |
| Gel-Gloss | Counter Gloss Granite & Natural Stone Polish 3D | TR Industries | Inadequate classification documents | Stop Distribution |
| Gel-Gloss | Kitchen & Bath Polish & Protector | TR Industries | Inadequate classification documents | Stop Distribution |
| Gel-Gloss | Kitchen & Bath Polish 3D | TR Industries | Inadequate classification documents | Stop Distribution |
| Lemieux | Miracle Stain Remover | Nettoyants Lemieux | Did not meet the technical specifications for the presentation and/or location of information requirements | Stop Distribution |
| Lemieux | Agent actif PLUS | Nettoyants Lemieux | Did not meet the technical specifications for the presentation and/or location of information requirements | Stop Sale |
| Lemieux | Concentrated powder for dishwasher | Nettoyants Lemieux | Did not meet the technical specifications for the presentation and/or location of information requirements | Voluntary Recall by Nettoyants Lemieux |
| Ligna | PRONTO Monocoat Oil | Evo Home Finishing | No compliance issues detected | None |
| Norwex | Bathroom Cleaner | Norwex Canada Inc. | Did not meet the corrosive classification labelling and child-resistant container requirements | Voluntary Recall by Norwex Canada Inc. |
| Norwex | Oven & Grill Cleaner | Norwex Canada Inc. | Inadequate classification documents / Determined not to meet the definition of a chemical product under the Regulations | Stop Distribution |
| Odie's | Solvent-Free Super Penetrating Oil | OCOOW LLC | Did not meet the classification labelling requirement | Voluntary Recall by OCOOW LLC |
| Odie's | Safer Solvent | OCOOW LLC | Did not meet the classification labelling requirement | Voluntary Recall by OCOOW LLC |
| Odie's | Super Cleaning Concentrate | OCOOW LLC | Did not meet the classification labelling requirement | Stop Sale |
| Optimax-Bio | Piscine et patio | Optimax-Bio Inc. | Did not meet the technical specifications for the presentation and/or location of information requirements | Stop Sale |
| Pink Solution | Multi-surface cleaner concentrate lavender & citrus | Earthcare Marketing Sales Ltd. | Determined not to meet the definition of a chemical product under the Regulations | None |
| Pink Solution | Universal Bar – Stain Removal Bar | Earthcare Marketing Sales Ltd. | Determined not to meet the definition of a chemical product under the Regulations | None |
| Pink Solution | Clean All Purpose Cleaner | Earthcare Marketing Sales Ltd. | Determined not to meet the definition of a chemical product under the Regulations | None |
| Real Flame | Premium Gel Fireplace Fuel | Real Flame Company, Inc. | Did not meet the technical specifications for the presentation and/or location of information requirements | Voluntary Correction |
| Real Flame | Ventless Fireplace Fuel | Real Flame Company, Inc. | Did not meet the technical specifications for the presentation and/or location of information requirements | Voluntary Correction/ Discontinued |
| Real Flame | Junior Premium Gel Fireplace Fuel | Real Flame Company, Inc. | Did not meet the technical specifications for the presentation and/or location of information requirements | Voluntary Correction/ Discontinued |
| Rejuvenate | Cooktop Cleaner | For Life Products LCC | Determined not to meet the definition of a chemical product under the Regulations | None |
| Rejuvenate | All Floors Restorer and Protectant | For Life Products LLC | Determined not to meet the definition of a chemical product under the Regulations | None |
| Rejuvenate | Leather & Vinyl Conditioner Spray | For Life Products LLC | Did not meet the classification labelling requirement | Voluntary Commitment |
| Reliance | Bio-Blue Fluid | Reliance Products, Ltd. | Did not meet the corrosive classification labelling and child-resistant container packaging requirements | Voluntary Recall by Reliance Products, Ltd. |
| Reliance | Bio-Green Digester | Reliance Products, Ltd. | Did not meet the toxic and corrosive classification labelling | Voluntary Recall by Reliance Products, Ltd. |
| Safeblend | Crane Humidifier Cleaner | Chemotec Inc. | Determined not to meet the definition of a chemical product under the Regulations | None |
| Safeblend | SOFTWASH Gentle wash for outerwear | Chemotec Inc. | Determined not to meet the definition of a chemical product under the Regulations | None |
| Sani-Marc | PH+ | Sani-Marc Inc. | Did not meet the technical specifications for the presentation and/or location of information requirements | Voluntary Correction |
| Sani-Marc | PH MOINS GEL | Sani-Marc Inc. | No compliance issues detected | None |
| Sani-Marc | Ice Away | Sani-Marc Inc. | Determined not to meet the definition of a chemical product under the Regulations | None |
| Sanira | Sanira System Refill | Norwex Canada Inc. | Inadequate classification documents | Stop Distribution/ Discontinued |
| Scentsy | Coconut Lemongrass Counter Clean | Scentsy | Did not meet the irritant classification packaging and labelling requirements | Stop Distribution |
| Scentsy | Black Raspberry Vanilla Laudry Liquid | Scentsy | Did not meet the irritant classification packaging and labelling requirements | Stop Distribution |
| Scentsy | By The Sea Bathroom Cleaner | Scentsy | Did not meet the irritant classification packaging and labelling requirements | Stop Distribution |
| The Foundry | Glass Fireplace Glass Cleaner | The Foundry | Did not meet the flammable classification labelling requirements | Voluntary Recall by The Foundry |
| The Honest Co. | Honest Multi-surface cleaner | The Honest Company | No compliance issues detected | None |
| The Honest Co. | Honest auto dishwasher gel | The Honest Company | No compliance issues detected | None |
| The Honest Co. | Honest glass cleaner | The Honest Company | No compliance issues detected | None |
| The Unscented Company | Cleaning Vinegar | Baléco | Determined not to meet the definition of a chemical product under the Regulations | None |
| The Unscented Company | Pastilles pour lave-vaisselle | Baléco | Determined not to meet the definition of a chemical product under the Regulations | None |
| The Unscented Company | Laundry Detergent | Baléco | Determined not to meet the definition of a chemical product under the Regulations | None |
| Trudeau | Gelled Fuel Capsules | Trudeau Corporation 1889 Inc. | No compliance issues detected | None |
| Trudeau | Gelled Fuel in Bottle | Trudeau Corporation 1889 Inc. | No compliance issues detected | None |
| Unica | BIOXTREM Carpet cleaner & stain remover | Unica Canada Inc. | No compliance issues detected | None |
| Unica | DECAPLUS Floor stripper | Unica Canada Inc. | No compliance issues detected | None |
| Unica | ACIERSOLVE Metal & concrete cleaners | Unica Canada Inc. | No compliance issues detected | None |
| Vileda | Multisurface Cleaner | Freudenberg Household Products | No compliance issues detected | None |
| Weiman | Stainless Steel Cleaner & Polish Aerosol | Weiman Products, LLC | No compliance issues detected | None |
| Weiman | Lemon Oil Furniture Polish | Weiman Products, LLC | No compliance issues detected | None |
| Weiman | Cook Top Max Cleaner & Polish | Weiman Products, LLC | No compliance issues detected | None |
| Winning Brands Corporation | 1000+ Stain remover | Winning Brands Corporation | Did not meet the technical specifications for the presentation and/or location of information requirements | Voluntary Commitment |
| Winning Brands Corporation | Kind Laundry Detergent | Winning Brands Corporation | Did not meet the corrosive classification packaging and labelling requirements | Voluntary Recall by Winning Brands Corporation |
| Winning Brands Corporation | Clean1 | Winning Brands Corporation | Did not meet the technical specifications for the presentation and/or location of information requirements | Voluntary Commitment |
Disclaimer: A systematic bias is applied during inspection and sampling. Products are not randomly selected but are chosen because they are deemed by the inspector to be more likely to not meet health and safety requirements due to characteristics that are observed. Due to this biased nature of sampling and the fact that sample sizes within CE projects are very small, the findings of CE projects are not intended to reflect overall market compliance unless otherwise stated. Note that these summary reports relate only to the product(s) actually tested and the specific criteria indicated. Testing by Health Canada does not represent approval or endorsement of the product(s).
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