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What is a Cosmetic?

The sale of Cosmetic products in Canada is regulated by the Cosmetic Regulations which are part of the Canadian Food and Drug Regulations. The Food and Drugs Act defines a cosmetic as:

“cosmetic” includes any substance or mixture of substances manufactured, sold or represented for use in cleansing, improving or altering the complexion, skin, hair or teeth, and includes deodorants and perfumes;

The Cosmetic Regulations are administered by the Healthy Environments and Consumer Safety Branch (HECS) of Health Canada.

Labelling

All cosmetic products must be labelled in compliance with the requirements of the Canadian Cosmetic Regulations.

The 2004 Cosmetic Regulations introduced a requirement for declaration of ingredient listings on product labels, in accordance with prescribed declaration formats. Specific requirements are stated for compliance to International Nomenclature for Cosmetic Ingredients (INCI) and European Union (EU) requirements. DSA can review your ingredient listings to ensure INCI/EU compliance.

DSA will review your cosmetic labels to ensure that all claims are permissible for cosmetics, that all required information is present on labels and that ingredient listings are provided in the required formats.

Product Registrations

All cosmetic products must be registered with Health Canada within 10 days of first sale. DSA will prepare your cosmetic notifications and file these, on your behalf, with Health Canada.

Certificates of Free Sale

DSA can help you obtain Certificates of Free Sale for products that are registered and sold in Canada.

Establishment Licensing and GMP Requirements

Currently there are no requirements for Cosmetic Establishment Licensing or Good Manufacturing Practices.

Contact us today to find out how DSA can work with you to ensure your cosmetics are notified to Health Canada and that they are labelled and sold in accordance with Health Canada requirements. Or for more information on services offered, click here, to receive our free brochure.

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