Canadian Consumer Label Review (CCCR) can be both complicated and time consuming. There are many regulations associated with the CCCR 2001 issued under the Hazardous Products Act. It is best to consult an organization that has the expertise with these rules and regulations to ensure the products are correctly classified and products will not be recalled due to improper classification, packaging and/or labeling.
There are services available to help organizations stay compliant with the ever changing consumer labeling regulations. Consulting services provide companies with expert interpretations, guidance and compliance with the GHS guidelines. Typically companies out pursuit GHS services to save time, save money and increase efficiency.
The person who classifies the product is responsible for the CCCR. So if the CCCR is not outsourced to a company of experts and the importer/distributor or manufacture of a consumer product decides to complete the CCCR in-house they will be obligated to assess and correctly classify, package and label the product (as per Parts 1 to 5 of the CCCR-2001). It is not the retailersresponsibility to ensure the product is packaged correctly. The person responsible for classifying the product is also responsible for providing the necessary information to a government inspector should there be a packaging concern or a product audit.
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