Regulatory Affairs & Compliance
Cosmetic Notification & Regulations Canada
Cosmetic Registration Canada
Cosmetic Regulatory Services Canada
We are a leading provider of cosmetic regulatory services. Our team of professionals assists you in navigating the complexity of the Canadian regulatory environment. From Cosmetic Notification Forms (CNF) to mandatory Bilingual Labeling, we ensure your products hit the shelves compliant and audit-ready.
We realize that time is money. Our experts conduct thorough Ingredient Hotlist Reviews to ensure your formula is safe and legal before you import.
Health Canada Cosmetic Compliance Requirements
To legally sell cosmetics in Canada, you must meet these three pillars of compliance.
Cosmetic Notification (CNF)
You must submit a Cosmetic Notification Form (CNF) to Health Canada within 10 days of first sale. This notifies the government of your product's formula and safety.
Label Compliance
Labels must be bilingual (English & French) and list ingredients in INCI format. We review your packaging to prevent stop-sale orders at the border.
Ingredient Hotlist Check
We screen your formula against the Health Canada "Hotlist" to ensure no prohibited or restricted substances are present in your product.
Cosmetic Compliance Packages
Choose the level of support your brand needs to enter the Canadian market.
Amendment and Resubmission of Cosmetic Notification Forms
According to Section 31 of the Cosmetic Regulations, if you change your product name, formula, or company address, you MUST resubmit your CNF. Our team handles these amendments for you seamlessly.
- Cosmetic formulation changes
- Product Name changes
- Discontinuation of sale
Frequently Asked Questions (Cosmetics)
Cosmetic Regulations are the rules established by Health Canada to ensure safety, quality, and labeling requirements for all cosmetic products sold in Canada.
Yes. You must submit a Cosmetic Notification Form (CNF) to Health Canada within 10 days of the first sale in Canada. Failure to do so can result in stop-sale orders.
The "Hotlist" is a list of substances that are either prohibited or restricted for use in cosmetics in Canada. We check every ingredient against this list before submission.
Yes. All mandatory information (warnings, directions, function) must be in both English and French. The ingredients must use the INCI standard.