Proposed consumer product mandatory recall legislation: devil is in the details
What is of concern for businesses is that Bill C-52 specifically removes the right of an importer or manufacturer to use the defence of due diligence or reasonable care in respect of the administrative monetary penalty system.
Recently, Canadians have been inundated with consumer product recalls. In every case, the recalls were voluntary and were initiated by the importer or manufacturer. In response to consumer concerns, the government introduced the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (Bill C-52), which imposes...
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