Selling Toys in Canada
In Canada, all toys intended for use by children 14 years of age and under must meet federal safety standards, as indicated in Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (CCPSA) including:
- Canada Toys Regulations (SOR/2011-17)
- Consumer Products Containing Lead Regulations (SOR/2018-83)
- Phthalates Regulations (SOR/2016-188)
- Surface Coating Materials Regulations (SOR/2016-193)
Amazon may request toy safety documentation at any time to confirm compliance.
Who should submit documents?
If you are contacted by Amazon, you must provide documents to confirm the safety of your products. Amazon requires certain documentation that indicates testing compliance with standards or regulations for each product you are applying to sell.
How do I request approval to sell Children’s Toys?
Amazon’s policies require that Children’s Toys sold through the Amazon website meet specified certification standards. If you are contacted by Amazon, please submit the following information to child-safety@amazon.com:
- Company name
- Seller ID/Vendor ID
- Email address
- Phone number
- A list of ASINs you are applying to sell
- Product images and manuals, as applicable (images should include all relevant safety information, compliance markings, and small parts and choking hazard warnings)
- Test reports from an ISO 17025-accredited testing laboratory confirming each product was tested to the requirements listed below:
| Product | Standard Requirement |
|---|---|
| Toys for children under 14 years of age | SOR/2011-17 (Toys) and SOR/2016-188 (Phthalates), SOR/2016-193 (Surface Coating), SOR/2018-83 (Lead) (as applicable), and Small Parts Warning* |
For more information on specific children’s toys and products, refer to the following help pages:
*Note: The small parts warning is required to appear on your detail page as a specified attribute.
Health Canada provides guidance for businesses on how to comply with these requirements.
Some labs provide special Amazon rates for testing. A list of these Compliance Solutions providers is available here.
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- Infant swings
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- Ski and snowboard helmets
- Cribs, cradles and bassinets
- Portable Generators, Portable Inverter Generators, and Related Devices
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- Amber teething jewellery
- Infant and toddler feeding products
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- Motor vehicle restraint systems, booster seats, and travel systems
- Children's Jewelry
- Children’s School Supplies
- Drawstrings in children's clothing
- Eclipse glasses and filters for solar viewing
- Electrical Mains Powered Products
- Fidget spinners
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- Fire and other safety products
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- Invisible Ink Pens
- Magnetic building tiles
- Mobile Phone / Laptop Computer Batteries and Chargers
- Paint Removal Products
- Power Banks
- Portable Automotive Jump Starters
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