STANDARDS, LABELLING

 

Resources that cover product labeling, product standards, and advertising standards in Canada.

Competition Bureau Canada – Enforcement Guidelines
http://www.competitionbureau.gc.ca/epic/site/
cb-bc.nsf/en/00182e.html
Numerous guides to help companies comply with the legislation administered by the Competition Bureau, particularly the Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act, and also the Competition Act, the Textile Labelling Act, and the Precious Metal Marking Act. [English, French]
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Canadian Code of Advertising Standards
http://www.adstandards.com/en/Standards/
codeOverview.asp
Advertising Standards Canada. The Code contains 14 clauses that set the criteria for acceptable advertising, and a set of Interpretation Guidelines that provide guidance on the interpretation and application of the Code’s clauses. The Code forms the basis for consumer, special interest group and trade complaints about advertising. [English, French]
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Canadian Standards Association – Online Store
http://www.csa-intl.org/onlinestore/
getcatalogdrilldown.asp?Parent=0&k=3&l=1
Through this Online Store, you can order standards and value-added products, including handbooks and guidelines, in a variety of formats including hardcopy, PDF and CD-ROM. [English, French]
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