Expanding into Canada’s cosmetics market requires full compliance with Health Canada rules. Sobel helps your products meet all cosmetic requirements, from notification and labeling to safety and documentation. With our guidance, you reduce risks and accelerate market entry.
Seeking expert guidance to meet Canada compliance cosmetics requirements.
Looking for regulatory support and Canadian representation, whether entering or maintaining products in the market.
Needing Health Canada–compliant labeling, documentation, and product notification.
Requiring technical support for safety substantiation, CNF submissions, and ongoing compliance management.
Canada’s regulatory framework for cosmetics establishes strict rules to protect consumers and standardize market practices.
Companies must follow requirements such as submitting the Cosmetic Notification Form (CNF), checking ingredients against the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist, and ensuring bilingual INCI labeling. Safety documentation and ongoing compliance are also essential.
For brands aiming at Canada compliance cosmetics, some key concerns usually arise:
Under Health Canada regulations, companies must submit a Cosmetic Notification Form (CNF) within the required timeline established by Health Canada. This includes details about the product’s formulation, function, and responsible party. Missing or incorrect CNF submissions may result in sales restrictions or product recalls.
All cosmetic ingredients must be screened against the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist, which lists substances that are prohibited or restricted in Canada. This includes verifying ingredient concentrations, intended use, and potential allergens. Sobel reviews your formulations to confirm compliance and avoid regulatory risks.
Cosmetic labels must include bilingual (English and French) information, the INCI list of ingredients, net quantity, and more. Non-compliant labels are one of the main reasons for regulatory action, but with expert consulting support, companies can adapt and stay compliant with confidence.
Specialized regulatory consultants, like Sobel, guide companies through Health Canada’s cosmetic framework. We assist with CNF submissions, labeling compliance, safety documentation, and act as Canadian representatives when needed — ensuring your products remain compliant both pre- and post-market.
Cosmetics in Canada do not undergo a pre-market approval process by Health Canada. Instead, companies are required to submit a Cosmetic Notification Form (CNF) and ensure products comply with the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist, safety standards, and labeling rules.
Sobel helps turn regulatory complexity into a manageable process. Our team supports you throughout the entire compliance journey: analyzing formulations against the Hotlist, reviewing and adjusting labels, compiling safety evidence, and monitoring regulatory updates that may affect your products.
We also serve as your Canadian regulatory contact, representing your brand before Health Canada and assisting with communication and inspections when required.
Partnering with Sobel means reducing regulatory risks, shortening time-to-market, and building stronger credibility with both regulators and consumers — so your company can focus on expanding and innovating.
Explore our Canada compliance cosmetics solutions and see how Sobel supports your brand:
Regulatory consulting for cosmetic notification and compliance to Health Canada.
Identify regulatory risks and gaps in the cosmetic formulation and labeling.
Cosmetic formulation review to ensure alignment with Health Canada’s Hotlist.
Review advertising materials to ensure compliance with non-therapeutic claims.
Support in handling adverse reactions and Health Canada compliance issues.
Assessment to classify your product as a cosmetic, natural health product, or other.
Ensure bilingual labeling compliance (EN/FR) and INCI ingredient listing requirements.
We compile the safety data to create a dossier certifying your cosmetic product’s safety.
Sobel is your partner in navigating the Canadian cosmetics market. From product notification and labeling to safety documentation and representation, we simplify Health Canada’s requirements and provide clarity at every stage.
Working with us, you can expect:
With expert guidance on Health Canada requirements, your brand can focus on innovation while we handle the compliance side.
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