As we previously blogged on here, British Columbia (“BC”) recently announced a further expansion of its Provincial Sales Tax (“PST”) base to certain goods and services including new professional services like accounting, architectural, and real estate services.
Canada’s packaging and labelling laws are important for anyone selling or importing products for retail, and for consumers wishing to make informed choices about their purchases. Navigating these laws can be difficult as they are often found in several places. In this Report we will provide some examples of Canada’s diverse packaging and labelling laws.
The Rules and Where to Find Them
The basic rules regarding product packaging and labelling in Canada can be found in the Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act, mandating that the following be present: