In an announcement made via a press release on Friday, Industry Canada has revealed that the federal government has come up with new electronic labelling regulations.

As a result of the new electronic labelling regulations announced by Canada, manufacturers of electronic devices will no longer need to print serial or model identification numbers on the surface of devices - like smartphones or wearable technology such as smartwatches - in the country.

The new regulations are noteworthy because Canada previously required electronic-device manufacturers to directly print information - including serial or model identification numbers, registration numbers for terminal equipment devices, and certification number for radio equipment - on their devices or attach the information with a sticker.

Under new regulations, which have come into effect immediately, high-tech devices which feature a non-removable screen can carry the above-mentioned information on an "e-label" rather than direct printing.

Announcing the new electronic labelling regulations, Industry Canada said that the new rules will essentially open the Canadian markets to "the latest wireless wearable devices such as Google Glass and Apple Watch."

Asserting that the new electronic labelling regulations "marks another step our government is taking to help Canadian businesses and consumers take full advantage of the digital economy," Industry Minister James Moore said in the press release: "The new regulations will provide more choice for consumers on high-tech devices, and reduce costs for manufacturers."