Online shopping safety
Health Canada monitors consumer products sold online but does not review or approve products before they are listed for sale. Learn what to look for when shopping online for second-hand products, clothing and accessories, cosmetics and electrical products, and when shopping online for back-to-school and the holidays.
Keep safety in mind when shopping online
Learn how to be a smart shopper by keeping safety in mind when buying consumer products and cosmetics online.
Online marketplaces, third-party sellers and the safety pledge for consumer products and cosmetics
Learn about online marketplaces, third-party sellers and the safety pledge to protect consumers shopping from online marketplaces.
Buying second-hand products
Safety tips on buying, selling or gifting used products. Learn about banned and recalled items, and seller and buyer duties.
Buyer beware: list of potentially unsafe children's products
Learn what children's products Health Canada has warned against.
Back-to-school online shopping
Safety tips for online back-to-school shopping for school supplies, clothing, toys, electronics and sports equipment.
Holiday decoration, apparel and gift safety
Safety tips for buying and using holiday decorations and apparel and making safe gift selections.
Buying clothing and accessories online
Find tips for shopping online for clothing and accessories, including children's footwear, jewelry, costumes and accessories.
Buying cosmetics online
Find safety tips for buying cosmetics online including tips on children and cosmetics, and buying cosmetics from outside of Canada.
Buying electrical products online
Learn about Canadian certification marks, how to spot counterfeit electrical products and general safety advice.
Bringing consumer products into Canada
Find out about consumer products prohibited and regulated in Canada. Some items purchased abroad may be detained at the border.