Canada - Ontario | Ontario’s Upholstered and Stuffed Articles Regulation Abolished
Ontario’s Upholstered and Stuffed Articles Regulation Abolished
On December 6, 2018 the Government of Ontario approved the revocation of the Upholstered and Stuffed Articles Regulation (O. Reg. 218/01) under the Technical Standards and Safety Act, 2000(TSSA).
From July 1, 2019, manufacturers, renovators, home hobby/craft operators and other persons currently related to this regulation in the Province of Ontario are not required to comply with all Ontario-specific requirements including provincial licensing, labelling, processing, cleanliness and sterilization requirements under the regulation.
However upholstered and stuffed articles sold in Ontario will still have to comply with all applicable federal legislation such as the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act and the Textile Labelling Act.
Be noted that this revocation applies only in Ontario: upholstered and stuffed articles regulations in the provinces of Manitoba and Quebec are still in force.
This revocation will come into effect July 1, 2019. TSSA will keep on administering and enforcing the regulation during the transitional period.
