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Canada Considering New Labeling Requirement for Toxic Substances

Canada intends to propose new labeling requirements for certain products that contain substances considered toxic, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council reported Nov. 3. The new labels, which could be placed on cosmetics, cleaning substances, flame retardants and others, will…

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help give consumers information “on the presence" of toxic substances, which would help reduce risks to the environment or human health.” Canada plans to publish and consult on a product labeling strategy in 2023, the HKTDC said.