Health Canada set to enforce new rules on corded window blinds

Starting next month, businesses that sell corded window blinds will need to abide by Health Canada regulations aimed at preventing injuries to children. However, the rules came into effect last year and some businesses are concerned about the confusion it's causing for customers looking to buy window coverings for their homes. On May 1, 2021, Health Canada reduced the length of cords allowed on window blinds to 22 centimetres and the perimeters of loops created by reachable cords to 44 centimetr