When selling cosmetics in Canada, it’s not just about having a great formula — it’s about having a compliant one. Health Canada enforces strict regulations on cosmetic ingredients, including the well-known Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist, which identifies prohibited and restricted substances.
Our cosmetic ingredient review service helps companies verify if their product formulations comply with Canadian requirements.
Whether you’re preparing for market entry or updating an existing formula, we evaluate each ingredient to ensure it’s safe, permitted, and correctly disclosed — helping you avoid costly delays or rejections.
Making sure your cosmetic ingredients are acceptable under Canadian law involves more than just a label check. Our review includes:
Hotlist comparison: Each ingredient is reviewed against Health Canada’s Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist to flag any prohibited or restricted substances;
Regulatory analysis: Ingredient concentrations and combinations are assessed to determine if they meet Canadian cosmetic safety standards;
Risk identification: Potential issues, like allergens or restricted compounds, are identified early to prevent submission rejection;
Compliance summary: A clear report outlines whether your formula complies, and what adjustments (if any) are needed before submission.
This comprehensive approach helps verify whether your product is safe, compliant, and ready for the Canadian market.
Canadian regulations are ingredient-specific. Even a single prohibited substance can block market access.
Health Canada enforces strict compliance. Submitting a non-compliant formula could lead to rejection or enforcement actions.
Expert review avoids delays and reformulations. Catching issues early saves time, money, and protects your brand reputation.
Expanding into Canada? Reformulating an existing product? Either way, ingredient compliance is a critical step you can’t afford to overlook.
Sobel turns complex ingredient regulations into a manageable process, helping your product stay compliant and your launch stay on track.
We help you review and adapt your cosmetic formulations to meet Canadian regulatory expectations. From checking the Hotlist to final compliance confirmation, we make sure your product is ready for approval.
Let Sobel handle the regulatory side. Contact us today!
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