Analyzing the Efficacy of Canada’s Consumer Product Safety Act of 2010

Summary:

The Consumer Product Safety Act (CCPSA) of 2010, aimed to improve product safety and enhance consumer protection. Analysis reveals that the Act's implementation has led to a notable increase in product recalls, higher compliance levels among businesses, and increased consumer awareness regarding unsafe products. Areas for improvement include expanding regulatory reach to cover more products, especially those sold online from international markets, enhancing data collection techniques for more comprehensive risk assessment, and improving coordination between federal and provincial laws for better enforcement. Overall, the Act has shown significant impact in achieving its primary objectives.