We provide full-service regulatory licensing, compliance and product development services to cosmetic and personal care product brands comply with Canadian regulatory requirements.
In Canada, the labelling of cosmetics is governed the Food and Drugs Act and the Cosmetic Regulations, the Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act and the Consumer Packaging and Labelling Regulations. WE support manufacturers and importers of cosmetic products with making sure their products meet the requirements in the Acts.
Supported Product Ranges
Cosmetics
Face & Eye Make-Up, Lip Products, Nail Products (Polish, Strengtheners, Removers)
Hair Care
Shampoos, conditioners, styling products, colour products
Skin Care
Moisturizers, Cleansers, Masks, Body Care, Hand Care, Shaving Cream/Gels
Sun Care
Sunscreen (adults, kids and baby)
Oral Care
Toothpaste, Mouthwash, Whiteners, Dental Floss
Fragrances
Perfumes and Colognes, Body Sprays
Bath & Shower
Liquid Soaps and Gels, Bar Soap
Services and Solutions
Our regulatory, compliance and formulation services are designed to support Canadian and international cosmetic and personal care products looking to enter the Canadian marketplace.
Cosmetic Notification Applications:
Registration of new products for sale in Canada registered with Health Canada’s Cosmetic Notification Section.
Label and Claim Reviews:
Compliance of new product ingredient and label claims, inserts, or advertising with Consumer Packaging and Labeling Act and Regulations.
Ingredient Reviews:
For new products under Health Canada’s Cosmetic Notification Section. Review of cosmetic formulations against Health Canada listings of restricted, prohibited ingredient.
Product Use Claims:
Intended use review. Review for unacceptable claims (such as therapeutic, disease prevention or treatment, and SPF claims) that require a drug identification number (DIN) or a natural product number (NPN).
Regulatory Compliance:
Remediation and Audit services
Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Audits and Training:
For manufacturers, packagers, labelers, importers and distributors
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) Audits and Training:
Design, prepare, review, training and Implementation
Document Legalization for Imported Products
International Trade Certificates and Certificates of Free Sale