An ever-growing number of complex and rigid rules plus hard-to-cope-with regulations are now being legislated from province to province. Federal laws were formulated by some of the government agencies. Each of these federal agencies fulfills a specific function. For example: the Bankruptcy Branch of Consumer and Corporate Affairs protects rights of both clients and debtors during the bankruptcy proceedings.

A Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act guarantees that protection from the false packaging of all goods is granted to each buyer of goods and carried in small shops as well as in large supermarkets. Products on the market must reveal the names of all ingredients on the label. Language must be in clear and precise terms that can be understood by everyone. This practice is very crucial for the lives of many people.

The Food and Drug Act specifically requires that goods are pure, safe, healthy, and wholesome. This act is strong in its concern that goods be produced under highly sanitary conditions. Drugs must be completely safe and must also be effective for their stated purpose. This policy applies to cosmetics that must be both safe and pure. Individuals can be unappreciative of the serious goal of this organization.