Currently, PHAC has advised that face shields alone do not provide either personal protection or source control, and should only be used if a mask cannot be worn (and then only if they wrap around...Learn More

People who are unable to put it on or take it off by themselves due to a physical disability,  People with facial deformities,  Peoples who, due to cognitive impairment, an intellectual disa...Learn More

If a customer refuses to wear a mask, depending on jurisdiction, you may be obligated to point them to alternative options such as curbside pick-up and/or delivery rather than allowing them into the s...Learn More

Laws vary from province to province. On a broad basis, retailers are required to make best efforts to ensure that people are wearing a mask when entering a retail environment Retailers should control ...Learn More

RCC has a Retail Supplier Directory and will be continually adding more PPE suppliers. Some regions have set up provincial PPE supplier directories which you can view in RCC’s chart here....Learn More

A retailer would not require an MDEL to sell to the public. However, if they sell masks to a hospital or health care facility, they would be considered a medical device distributor and would require a...Learn More

Adding any extra features would not necessarily change the requirements. A retailer would still need to ensure the product is clearly labelled, that it is not intended for medical use and does not pos...Learn More

There are no regulations specific to a fashion face covering or mask. However, it’s important to know that masks are assumed to be medical devices unless it is explicitly clear on the labelling th...Learn More