Consumer Product Enforcement Summary Report: Cyclical Enforcement Project 2016-2017: Consumer Chemicals and Containers Regulations, 2001
Fiscal Year 2016-2017
Summary
The Consumer Product Safety Program (CPSP) administers and enforces the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (CCPSA) and regulations made under it.
The purpose of this Cyclical Enforcement (CE) project was to verify industry’s compliance of consumer chemicals with specific requirements of the Consumer Chemicals and Containers Regulations, 2001.
For this project, compliance of select consumer chemicals with the CCCR, 2001 was determined by a review of classification documents requested from establishments by Health Canada inspectors. Additionally, certain data values were verified through a sampling and testing process. Compliance to the specific requirements listed under the Regulations was then verified through testing at the Product Safety Laboratory.
Prior to initiating this CE project, the CPSP carried out a market survey to identify consumer chemical companies in Canada. Targets were then selected from that list of companies.
Over the course of the 2016-2017 fiscal year, 16 inspections of 49 different products were carried out. The inspections resulted in 12 voluntary recalls, 7 stop distributions and 12 commitments to address non-compliance. Two products were discontinued as a result of the inspections and 16 inspected products did not require corrective action.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QUIKRETE | Concrete Bonding Adhesive | QUIKRETE | Did Not Meet Font Height Labelling Requirements | Commitment by QUIKRETE |
| QUIKRETE | Concrete and Asphalt Cleaner | QUIKRETE | Did Not Meet Font Height Labelling Requirements | Commitment by QUIKRETE |
| QUIKRETE | FastSet Anchoring Epoxy | QUIKRETE | Did Not Meet Font Height Labelling Requirements | Commitment by QUIKRETE |
| Ethanol Shield | 2-Cycle Oil | B3C Fuel Solutions, LLC | Inadequate Classification Documents | Stop Distribution by B3C Fuel Solutions, LLC |
| Ethanol Shield | Fuel Stabilizer | B3C Fuel Solutions, LLC | Inadequate Classification Documents | Stop Distribution by B3C Fuel Solutions, LLC |
| Diesel Mechanic in a Bottle | All-in-One Fuel Additive | B3C Fuel Solutions, LLC | Inadequate Classification Documents | Stop Distribution by B3C Fuel Solutions, LLC |
| Livos | Natural Oil Sealer KUNOS 244 | Livos Canada | No Compliance Issues Detected | None |
| Livos | Natural Liquid Wax Cleaner GLANOS 559 | Livos Canada | No Compliance Issues Detected | None |
| Livos | Tool Cleaner and Thinner SVALOS 222 | Livos Canada | Did Not Meet the Toxic Classification Labelling Requirements | Voluntary recall by Livos Canada |
| Klenk’s | Epoxy Thinner | Swing Paints Ltd. | No Compliance Issues Detected | None |
| Circa 1850 | Tung Oil | Swing Paints Ltd. | No Compliance Issues Detected | None |
| Circa 1850 | Aqua Wood Stain | Swing Paints Ltd. | No Compliance Issues Detected | None |
| Woodmate | Deck Stain | Peintures MF Inc. | Did Not Meet the Spontaneously Combustible Classification Labelling Requirements | Voluntary recall by Peintures MF Inc. |
| ISO-Rust | Anti-Rust Paint | Peintures MF Inc. | Did Not Provide Required Classification Documents | Stop Distribution by Peintures MF Inc. |
| ISO-Thane | Polyurethane Varnish | Peintures MF Inc. | Did Not Provide Required Classification Documents | Stop Distribution by Peintures MF Inc. |
| Techniseal | Sealant for Concrete Pavers | Techniseal | Did Not Meet Font Height Labelling Requirements | Commitment by Techniseal |
| Techniseal | Paint, Tar and Rubber Remover for Pavers | Techniseal | Did Not Meet Font Height Labelling Requirements | Commitment by Techniseal |
| Techniseal | Crack Filler for Asphalt | Techniseal | Did Not Meet Font Height Labelling Requirements | Commitment by Techniseal |
| DAP | Draft Attack Removable Weather Strip Sealant | DAP Canada | Did Not Meet First Aid Labelling Requirements | Product Discontinued |
| DAP | Silicone Plus – White | DAP Canada | No Compliance Issues Detected | None |
| DAP | Gutter & Flashing – Butyl Flex Sealant | DAP Canada | No Compliance Issues Detected | None |
| Dynamic | WP Chomp Wallpaper Stripper Super Concentrate | Dynamic Paint Products | Did Not Meet Font Height Labelling Requirements | Commitment by Dynamic Paint Products |
| Dynamic | Concrete Etch | Dynamic Paint Products | Did Not Meet Font Height Labelling Requirements | Commitment by Dynamic Paint Products |
| Dynamic | Liquid Sandpaper | Dynamic Paint Products | Did Not Meet Font Height Labelling Requirements | Product Discontinued |
| Cabela’s | Metallic Cartridge Polish | Cabela’s Canada | Inadequate Classification Documents | Stop Distribution by Cabela’s Canada |
| Outers | Nitro Solvent Gun Cleaner | Vista Outdoor Inc. | Inadequate Classification Documents | Stop Distribution by Vista Outdoor Inc. |
| Shoreline Marine | Liquid Electrical Tape | Big Game International | Did Not Meet the Flammable Classification Labelling Requirements | Voluntary Recall by Big Game International |
| None | Gum & Tar Remover | EnviroWay Detergent Manufacturing Inc. | Did Not Meet the Toxic Classification Labelling Requirements | Voluntary Recall by EnviroWay Detergent Manufacturing Inc. |
| Ecologik | Jet Tub Cleaner, Unscented (x10) | EnviroWay Detergent Manufacturing Inc. | Determined not to meet the definition of a chemical product under the Regulations | None |
| Ecologik | Kitchen Cleaner, Unscented (x10) | EnviroWay Detergent Manufacturing Inc. | Did Not Meet the Combustible Classification Labelling Requirements | Commitment by EnviroWay Detergent Manufacturing Inc. |
| None | Peel Power Powerful Citrus Degreaser | EnviroWay Detergent Manufacturing Inc. | Did Not Meet the Toxic Classification Labelling Requirements | Voluntary Recall by EnviroWay Detergent Manufacturing Inc. |
| Oatey | Clear Cleaner | Oatey Supply Chain Services, Inc. | Did Not Meet the Toxic Classification Labelling Requirements | Commitment by Oatey Supply Chain Services, Inc. |
| Oatey | No. 95 Lead Free Tinning Flux | Oatey Supply Chain Services, Inc. | Did Not Meet the Child Resistant Container Packaging Requirements | Voluntary Recall by Oatey Supply Chain Services, Inc. |
| Oatey | Megaloc Multi-Purpose Thread Sealant | Oatey Supply Chain Services, Inc. | Determined not to meet the definition of a chemical product under the Regulations | None |
| LePage | Spackling Poly-filla Nail Hole Filler | Henkel Canada Corporation | Did Not Meet Data Source Requirements | Commitment by Henkel Canada Corporation |
| LePage | Contact Cement Low Odour | Henkel Canada Corporation | Determined not to meet the definition of a chemical product under the Regulations | None |
| LePage | Construction Adhesive No More Nails All-Purpose | Henkel Canada Corporation | Did Not Meet Data Source Requirements | Commitment by Henkel Canada Corporation |
| E 6000 | Jewellery & Bead Glue | Eclectic Products Inc. | No Compliance Issues Detected | None |
| E 6000 | Fabri-Fuse | Eclectic Products Inc. | No Compliance Issues Detected | None |
| None | Amazing Goop II Max | Eclectic Products Inc. | No Compliance Issues Detected | None |
| Saicos Coating Systems | Furniture Oil | Raincoast Alternatives | Did Not Meet the Spontaneously Combustible Classification Labelling Requirements | Voluntary Recall by Raincoast Alternatives |
| Saicos Coating Systems | Premium Hardwax Oil | Raincoast Alternatives | Did Not Meet the Spontaneously Combustible Classification Labelling Requirements | Voluntary Recall by Raincoast Alternatives |
| Saicos Coating Systems | Special Wood Oil | Raincoast Alternatives | Did Not Meet the Spontaneously Combustible Classification Labelling Requirements | Voluntary Recall by Raincoast Alternatives |
| Luminessence | Apple Cinnamon Liquid Potpourri | Dollar Tree | Determined not to meet the definition of a chemical product under the Regulations | None |
| JOT | Poster Paint | Dollar Tree | Determined not to meet the definition of a chemical product under the Regulations | None |
| Sure Scents | Honeysuckle Crystal Beads Refill | Dollar Tree | Determined not to meet the definition of a chemical product under the Regulations | None |
| FilZer | Dry Chain Lube | Mountain Equipment Co-Op | Did Not Meet the Toxic Classification Packaging and Labelling Requirements | Voluntary Recall by Mountain Equipment Co-Op |
| FilZer | Wet Chain Lube | Mountain Equipment Co-Op | Did Not Meet the Toxic Classification Packaging and Labelling Requirements | Voluntary Recall by Mountain Equipment Co-Op |
| FilZer | DOT 4 Disc Brake Fluid | Mountain Equipment Co-Op | Did Not Meet the Toxic Classification Packaging and Labelling Requirements | Voluntary Recall by Mountain Equipment Co-Op |
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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