Health Canada-Regulated Products on Kijiji
Kijiji works closely with Health Canada to help support a safe marketplace for buyers and sellers across Canada.
Certain products are regulated under Canadian consumer product safety laws and may be restricted, removed, or prohibited from being listed on Kijiji. These measures help protect consumers from unsafe, recalled, or prohibited products and support compliance with Canadian regulations.
Why Does Kijiji Restrict Certain Products?
Health Canada administers laws and regulations designed to protect Canadians from products that may pose a risk to health or safety.
To support these efforts, Kijiji may remove or restrict listings that:
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Are prohibited under Canadian law
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Have been recalled by a manufacturer or regulator
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Do not meet applicable Canadian safety requirements
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Present known health or safety concerns
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Cannot be legally sold, transferred, or distributed in Canada
Product Categories Subject to Additional Requirements
The following categories may be subject to additional restrictions, listing requirements, or review processes.
Recalled Products
Products that have been recalled by a manufacturer, Health Canada, or another regulatory authority may not be permitted on Kijiji.
Before listing an item, sellers should verify that it has not been subject to a safety recall.
Learn more about recalled products.
Child and Infant Safety Products
Products intended for infants and children are subject to enhanced safety requirements.
Examples include:
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Car seats
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Booster seats
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Baby nests
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Baby loungers
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Other infant safety products
Certain products may be restricted entirely, while others may require specific information to be included in the listing.
Learn more about baby nest and lounger safety and other child and infant safety product requirements.
Prohibited Consumer Products
Some consumer products cannot legally be sold, advertised, imported, manufactured, or distributed in Canada.
Examples may include products prohibited under Canadian consumer product safety legislation.
Kijiji does not permit listings for products that are prohibited by law.
Learn more about prohibited consumer products.
Cosmetics and Personal Care Products
Cosmetics sold in Canada must comply with applicable Canadian laws and regulations and must not pose a risk to human health.
Products that have been recalled, are unsafe, or do not comply with regulatory requirements may not be permitted on Kijiji.
Learn more about cosmetics and personal care product requirements.
Other Regulated Consumer Products
Health Canada regularly monitors consumer products sold in Canada and may identify additional products that require corrective action, safety warnings, or marketplace restrictions.
Kijiji may update its policies and listing requirements as regulations evolve.
Our Commitment to Product Safety
Kijiji supports efforts to improve product safety and consumer awareness by:
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Removing prohibited products when identified
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Restricting recalled products
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Working with regulatory authorities when required
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Providing safety information to buyers and sellers
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Updating marketplace policies as regulations change
Seller Responsibilities
Sellers are responsible for ensuring that products they advertise comply with all applicable laws, regulations, recalls, and safety requirements.
Before listing an item, we recommend that sellers:
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Verify that the product can legally be sold in Canada
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Review manufacturer safety notices and recalls
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Confirm that the product meets current safety requirements
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Provide accurate product information within the listing
Learn More
For additional information about product safety requirements, recalls, and regulated consumer products, consult Health Canada’s consumer product safety resources.
You can also review category-specific guidance for: