Talking Pools Podcast

Border Trouble: US Pool Manufacturers Struggle with Canada's Export Laws


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Episode Date: March 19, 2025 Hosts: Steve and Wayne

Episode Highlights:

  1. Introduction to Pool Industry Challenges
    • Hosts greet listeners and introduce the episode.
    • Discussion about regulatory and labeling complexities in the pool and chemical industries.
  2. Regulatory Compliance for Chemical Labeling
    • Challenges of cross-border sales, particularly from the U.S. to Canada.
    • Canada’s stricter labeling requirements compared to the U.S., including bilingual labels, pictograms, and detailed product information.
    • Potential fines for non-compliance and the impact on businesses.
  3. Distributor and Manufacturer Relationships
    • Insights into how distributors near the U.S.-Canada border handle product sales.
    • Importance of compliance with EPA and DOT regulations in the U.S. and Canadian standards.
  4. Historical Perspective
    • Reflecting on how these issues have existed since the 1990s.
    • Evolution of material safety data sheets (now SDS) and their role in regulatory compliance.
  5. Practical Implications for Businesses
    • Discussion of fines and penalties for shipping non-compliant products to Canada.
    • Examples of how labeling requirements can affect common products like test kits.
  6. Closing Thoughts
    • Encouragement for businesses to stay updated on regulatory changes.
    • Hosts hint at future topics and thank listeners for tuning in.

Key Takeaway: Adhering to regulatory requirements in different countries is critical for businesses in the pool industry to avoid fines and maintain market access.

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