In January 2014, Health Canada released guidance on the flammability of consumer products containing marabou or other feathers—"Guidance regarding the flammability of consumer products made of, or containing, marabou or other feathers"—for industry reference.
Flammability requirements for products made of or containing marabou or other feathers vary across different product categories. Under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (CCPSA), consumer products containing certain textile fibers must meet specific flammability requirements before they can be manufactured, imported, advertised, or sold. This includes textiles, bedding, children's sleepwear, dolls, and soft toys.
For products made of or containing marabou or other feathers, if more than 30% of the product does not meet flammability requirements, the product is considered flammable when exposed to an ignition source, posing a hazard to consumers.
