Health Canada Probes Electric Heaters Safety Risks, Seeks Public Input - Retail Council of Canada
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Health Canada Probes Electric Heaters Safety Risks, Seeks Public Input

February 28, 2024

Health Canada is assessing portable electric heaters for potential health and safety hazards. This evaluation could lead to these heaters being added to Table 3 of the General Prohibitions process, barring Canadian retailers from selling non-compliant products. Public comments are open until May 19, 2024. For inquiries or to contribute to Retail Council of Canada’s submission, please contact Avery Bruenjes, Director, Regulatory Affairs at abruenjes@retailcouncil.org.