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Follow on Google News | Health Canada Clarifies Enforcement Approach to New Corded Window Coverings RegulationsConsidering the COVID-19 pandemic, Health Canada has clarified how it intends to enforce the new Corded Window Coverings Regulations.
By: SGS Published on October 16, 2020, the guidance applies to operators in the corded window covering product industry, who will need to comply with the new regulation when it comes into effect on May 1, 2021. Health Canada is aware the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the ability of operators to work towards compliance and has therefore decided to adopt the following approach: • May 1, 2021 to April 30, 2022 – prioritize promoting awareness of and compliance with CWCR (including monitoring of progress) • May 1, 2022 – increase compliance monitoring activities and, when necessary, take appropriate enforcement actions to address identified instances of non-compliance Health Canada has retained the right to enforce CWCR at anytime on or after May 1, 2021, if it is found to be necessary following an incident or complaint. It also expects operators to make their best efforts to comply with the regulation as soon as possible. CWCR aims to eliminate strangulation hazards associated with corded window coverings, which is defines as, "an indoor window covering that is equipped with at least one cord." The new regulations go above and beyond those of any other country in addressing this hazard to protect children. SGS Home Furnishings and Housewares Services SGS helps you deliver well-designed, functional, durable and safe products to your customers. We have the industry, regulatory and technical expertise your company needs to ensure products conform to relevant standards and/or your own specifications. Learn more about SGS's Home Furnishings and Houseware (https://www.sgs.com/ SGS SafeGuardS keep you up to date with the latest news and developments in the consumer goods industry. Read the full Health Canada Enforcement Approach to Upcoming New Corded Window Coverings Regulations (https://www.sgs.com/ Subscribe here (http://www.sgs.com/ For further information contact: Dennis Lancion Technical Manager – Hardlines Tel: +1 905 364 3757 (tel:%2019053643757) Email: crs.media@sgs.com Website: www.sgs.com/ LinkedIn: sgs-consumer- About SGS SGS is the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 89,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world. End
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