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By using technology developed in Project Cyclops, the feasibility of the solution will be demonstrated. The MVP should be able to review product labels for a Cosmetic product during an on-site inspection with a random sampling of products, in a real inspection setting.   

By using technology developed in Project Cyclops, the feasibility of the solution will be demonstrated. The MVP should be able to review product labels for a Cosmetic product during an on-site inspection with a random sampling of products, in a real inspection setting.   

The 8ball mobile application tool will provide digital photos, translations and the conversion of images, printed text or handwritten into machine encoded text (Optical Character Recognition (OCR)) in real time. Inspectors will be able to capture images of a product and with OCR the tool will cross-reference it to the frequently updated Hotlist Ingredient List (see images 5&6 below). The mobile tool will provide live translations of English, French, and other languages to verify compliance against labelling requirements and the Hotlist Ingredient List. Consumer Product Safety (CPS) has at least 16 regulations that include specific labelling requirements with pre-defined text specified. Labels would be scanned, and the existing text would be compared to the regulatory requirements. The process output would identify the deficiencies (view process flow below). Additionally, pending co-operation of Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers, the application will be offered to the CBSA officers to be used on a voluntary basis to help focus on providing improved referrals to Health Canada.<gallery mode="packed" widths="300" heights="400" caption="Mock-ups of 8Ball application and OCR capabilities">

The 8ball mobile application tool will provide digital photos, translations and the conversion of images, printed text or handwritten into machine encoded text (Optical Character Recognition (OCR)) in real time. Inspectors will be able to capture images of a product and with OCR the tool will cross-reference it to the frequently updated Hotlist Ingredient List (see images 5&6 in appendix 1). The mobile tool will provide live translations of English, French, and other languages to verify compliance against labelling requirements and the Hotlist Ingredient List. Consumer Product Safety (CPS) has at least 16 regulations that include specific labelling requirements with pre-defined text specified. Labels would be scanned, and the existing text would be compared to the regulatory requirements. The process output would identify the deficiencies (view process flow below in appendix 1). Additionally, pending co-operation of Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers, the application will be offered to the CBSA officers to be used on a voluntary basis to help focus on providing improved referrals to Health Canada.

 

 

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In the final stage of the project will assess if the MVP is appropriate for enterprise release. If appropriate, the project would seek to secure funding to scale accordingly via the Investment Plan process. The project will take an inclusive approach with both inputs and outputs, critical to perpetuate innovation. The tool will provide a voluntary sign-up-based platform for Canadians to access outreach information such as recalls and alerts of consumer products, consultations, reports, etc.  

In the final stage of the project will assess if the MVP is appropriate for enterprise release. If appropriate, the project would seek to secure funding to scale accordingly via the Investment Plan process. The project will take an inclusive approach with both inputs and outputs, critical to perpetuate innovation. The tool will provide a voluntary sign-up-based platform for Canadians to access outreach information such as recalls and alerts of consumer products, consultations, reports, etc.  

* Allows CPS to use the photographs taken by users to store the most up to date information on products such as accurate lot /model numbers, bar codes, product descriptions etc.

* Allows CPS to use the photographs taken by users to store the most up to date information on products such as accurate lot /model numbers, bar codes, product descriptions etc.

* Increase consumer confidence and government transparency by making information more easily accessible to members of the unregulated parties

* Increase consumer confidence and government transparency by making information more easily accessible to members of the unregulated parties