Written communication will be assessed throughout the written homework. It will be evaluated based on the following: - clear, direct, easily understood - concise, brief, does not ramble on - logical, easy to follow - appropriate language and tone - proper grammar In addition to Written Communication, the following criteria will also be assessed solely through the written homework: - knowledge of the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act and Regulations and the Food and Drugs Act and Regulations (Cosmetic Regulations); and - ability to interpret and apply legislation. Note that it is not sufficient to only provide links as responses. You must demonstrate that you meet the criteria listed above. (Product Safety) Page 1 of 6 QUESTION 1 You receive the following email: Good day, I will be importing an aerosol hairspray from the US in two weeks. The hairspray ingredient list is: SD Alcohol 40 (Alcohol Denat.), Hydrofluorocarbon 152a, Aminomethyl Propanol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclotetrasiloxane, Triethyl Citrate, Salicylic Acid, Fragrance. What information could you provide me so that I can import this product to sell? I have attached a picture of the product. The following label will be affixed to the back of each can: \"Pressurized container. Container may explode if heated. Do not puncture or incinerate even after use. Protect from sunlight and store at temperatures below 120F (48C). Do not use near fire, heat or while smoking. Avoid spraying in eyes. Use only as directed. Keep out of reach of children.\" Thank you, Jessica Please respond to the importer in the form of an email. Please see Appendix A for a picture of the product. Points to consider for the letter: Can this product be imported into Canada? Is there anything wrong with selling this product in Canada? What sections of the Food and Drug Act and Regulations (Cosmetic Regulations) are being violated, if any? What action is required by the company, if any? Answer: Maximum Two Pages (Product Safety) Page 2 of 6 QUESTION 2 You have been assigned to perform an inspection at a dollar store. While performing the inspection, you note a large number of decorative refillable garden torches with no safety labelling or child resistant closures, yo-yo type balls, candles that spontaneously relight, disposable lighters shaped as a casino chip with no labels, and desktop spherical magnet sets (composed of 60 powerful rare earth magnets each having a diameter of 7mm). What steps/process would you follow to prepare for the inspection? How would carry out the inspection? Provide details and reasons. What sections of the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act and/or Regulations are being violated, if any? Provide details on what you would do with each of these products and why. Answer: Maximum Two Pages (Product Safety) Page 3 of 6 QUESTION 3 You receive an enquiry from a retailer about possible compliance issues with a crib gift set that she has just received from the importer Super Imports Ltd., 123 Anywhere St., Moosejaw, SK. The gift set includes a crib, mattress, baby bottle holder, pacifier, bedding, and a stuffed toy teddy bear. The importer has advised the retailer that all items meet CSA safety standards. You conduct further research on the products. You confirm the following details on the crib giftset: The crib slats / bars have a spacing of 2 inches between them The crib mattress is 7 inches thick The gift set contains: - a fitted sheet, a blanket, and pillow case all made of 100% cotton. - a hands free baby bottle feeding device - a pacifier packaged with a cartoon character lanyard; and - a plush teddy bear. Write a letter to the importer. Points to consider: Is there anything wrong with selling the crib gift set in Canada? What sections of the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act and Regulations are being violated, if any? What action is required by the company(ies), if any? Answer: Maximum three pages (Product Safety) Page 4 of 6 QUESTION 4 You receive the following email: Good day, I am interested in importing windshield washer fluid to Canada. The product contains methyl alcohol. What information could you provide me so that I can import this product to sell? Thank you, Alex Please respond to the importer in the form of an email. Answer: Maximum Two Pages (Product Safety) Page 5 of 6 Appendix A (Product Safety) Page 6 of 6