Have full support on your journey to bring cosmetics to Canada. With Sobel by your side, you gain end-to-end guidance — from classification to CNF submission — making compliance clear, simple, and ready for market entry!
With Sobel’s Cosmetic Notification Package, you receive end-to-end regulatory consulting that simplifies compliance and reduces risks in the Canadian market.
Health Canada requires every cosmetic to be notified through the Cosmetic Notification Form (CNF) before it can be marketed.
A complete cosmetic notification process reduces non-compliance risks, avoids unnecessary costs, and provides confidence that your products are legally cleared for sale in Canada.
By working with Sobel, you benefit from expert reviews of formulas, labels, and claims — preventing surprises that could harm your market entry.
Sobel guides you through every stage of the cosmetic notification process, delivering clarity, compliance, and confidence for your Canadian launch.
We guide your company through the Health Canada registration process, helping you meet obligations with confidence.
You can complement your cosmetic notification process with additional services:
Support in handling adverse reactions and Health Canada compliance issues.
We compile the safety data to create a dossier certifying your cosmetic product’s safety.
You don’t need to deal with the complexities of Canadian regulations — our team acts as your own regulatory department.
From classification and formulation review to label verification and CNF submission, we help you save time, gain peace of mind, and prepare your products for a smooth entry into the Canadian market.
Talk to our team today and start your cosmetic notification with confidence.
1. Is cosmetic notification mandatory in Canada?
Yes. Under the Cosmetic Regulations of the Food and Drugs Act, all cosmetics must be notified to Health Canada within 10 days of the first sale of the cosmetic product in Canada. Without notification, products may be refused or withdrawn from the Canadian market.
2. What information is required for the Cosmetic Notification Form?
The CNF requires details such as product formulation, ingredient concentrations, labeling, manufacturer or distributor information and more. To simplify the process, Sobel provides you with a clear checklist of everything needed to start the project, making sure no essential information is left out.
3. Do Canadian companies also need to notify their cosmetics?
Yes. Cosmetic notification applies to both foreign and Canadian companies. Any new cosmetic, whether manufactured locally or imported, must be notified within the specified period.
4. How long does the cosmetic notification process take in Canada?
Once the Cosmetic Notification Form (CNF) is submitted online, Health Canada usually issues a submission number immediately. However, the preparation phase — gathering documents, reviewing formulas and labels — may take longer depending on the complexity of the product. Sobel streamlines this stage to avoid delays!
5. What happens if I don’t notify my cosmetic products?
Selling cosmetics in Canada without notification violates the Food and Drugs Act. Health Canada can remove products from the market or impose penalties. Working with Sobel minimizes these risks by ensuring all products are properly notified.
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