Health Canada

Everyone is exposed to low levels of lead through food, drinking water, air, dust, soil and some consumer products. But ongoing exposure to lead may be harmful to your health.

Some consumer products make noise loud enough to damage your hearing.

This booklet is designed to give owners and operating staff of laser hair removal devices essential information for laser safety.

Since October 2005, Health Canada has been monitoring compliance with the Cigarette Ignition Propensity Regulations. The following table provides the results of the laboratory analysis of the samples collected by Health Canada.

Health Canada requires all cigarettes manufactured or imported for sale in Canada to have a reduced likelihood of igniting upholstered furniture, mattresses and bedding.

2007 Health Canada summary chart on labelling requirements for cosmetics in pressurized containers

A cosmetic label contains information that helps consumers make informed choices about the products they use, how to safely use the product, and how to contact the manufacturer if questions arise.

This document provides industry with general information on factors that Health Canada will consider when determining whether a consumer product poses a "danger to human health or safety"; how this determination affects actions taken by Health Canada; and, measures industry members should...

This guide is designed to assist in the preparation of labels that comply with Canadian regulatory requirements for cosmetics.

This Human Health Risk Assessment for Ambient Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) is a comprehensive review of the most relevant health- and exposure-related science for this air pollutant, prepared by the Air Quality Assessment Section of Health Canada.

Health Canada assessed the potential human health implications of the widespread use of biodiesel in Canada, considering the production, distribution, storage and use stages in the lifecycle of biodiesel fuel.

Health Canada undertook a health risk assessment of sulphur dioxide (SO2) in order to update the available information on adverse effects of SO2 to human health, determine recent Canadian SO2 exposure levels, and to inform the revision or development of Canadian ambient air quality...

Manganese (CAS 7439-96-5) is a metal that is found naturally in air, water, soil and in living systems. Biologically, manganese (Mn) is an essential mineral and is required for the functioning of a number of enzyme families. Very high levels of exposure can result in a clinical and severely...

Health Canada completed the Human Health Risk Assessment for Diesel Exhaust, a comprehensive review and analysis of the potential adverse health effects associated with diesel fuel use in Canada.

Health Canada completed the Human Health Risk Assessment for Gasoline Exhaust, a comprehensive review and analysis of the potential adverse health effects associated with gasoline fuel use in Canada.

Health Canada has completed a detailed risk assessment entitled "Human Health Risk Assessment for Coarse Particulate Matter", a stand-alone piece focusing on the potential health impacts of coarse particulate matter (PM10-2.5).

Government of Canada information on the labelling requirements of permanent and semi-permanent hair dyes including warnings about ingredient sensitivities and the importance of carrying out a preliminary test for skin irritation.

Laser technology is being used for an increasing number of cosmetic treatments. If you are considering any of these procedures, it is important to look at the potential risks as well as the potential benefits.

The Guidance on the Classification of Products at the Cosmetic-Drug Interface clarifies how Health Canada interprets and applies the definitions of cosmetic and drug in the Food and Drugs Act so that products are regulated using the most appropriate regulatory regime.

GMPs are manufacturing guidelines which are used to ensure product quality control and an effective approach to risk management. These guidelines set out standards for product manufacturing, testing, storage, handling and distribution, to ensure that each step of manufacturing is acceptable for...