Cosmetic Facility Registration in Canada
Facility registration in Canada is a mandatory step for foreign cosmetic manufacturers and importers seeking to commercialize products in the country. With Sobel as your regulatory partner, your company stays compliant with Health Canada’s Cosmetic Regulations and gains a faster, safer, and clearer path to market approval.
- Foreign cosmetic manufacturers entering the Canadian market;
- International companies updating or maintaining existing registrations;
- Importers responsible for ensuring compliance with Health Canada regulations.
With Sobel, you gain a trusted partner to guide you through every step of facility registration in Canada.
Why do you need this service?
Registering your cosmetic facility with Health Canada is mandatory, and missing requirements can block your products from the Canadian market.
We help your company speed up market entry by managing filings and follow-ups directly with Health Canada.
Our team provides Canadian address compliance and support as regulations evolve.
Step-by-step support for facility registration in Canada
Registering your cosmetic facility with Health Canada is not optional — it is a legal requirement.
Sobel helps guide your facility registration process to be accurate, compliant, and aligned with Canada’s evolving regulations.
A clear pathway for cosmetic facility registration in Canada.
Related
Services
Sobel makes the Canadian regulatory pathway clear and straightforward, helping you avoid errors and wasted time.
You can broaden your compliance journey with our additional regulatory services:
Product Classification Assessment
Assessment to classify your product as a cosmetic, natural health product, or other.
Cosmetic Notification Package
Regulatory consulting for cosmetic notification and compliance to Health Canada.
Post-Market Surveillance Support
Support in handling adverse reactions and Health Canada compliance issues.
Get Expert Support for Facility Registration in Canada
Sobel supports foreign cosmetic manufacturers and importers with facility registration to achieve full compliance with Health Canada requirements.
Have our team by your side to make the process faster, clearer, and more straightforward!
1. Is cosmetic facility registration in Canada mandatory?
Yes. Health Canada requires all foreign manufacturers and importers of cosmetics to notify their products through the Cosmetic Notification Form (CNF). Since March 2025, a Canadian address is also required on each CNF.
2. Who is responsible for submitting the Cosmetic Notification Form?
The legal responsibility for CNF submission lies with the manufacturer or importer listed on the form. However, Sobel manages the entire process on your behalf: we collect the required information, prepare the documentation, and coordinate the filing step by step. This way, you avoid mistakes, delays, and rejections from Health Canada.
3. Do I need a Canadian address to complete facility registration in Canada?
Yes. Since March 2025, Health Canada requires every CNF to include a valid Canadian address. Without it, your notification will not be accepted.
4. Does facility registration in Canada include factory inspections?
No. Health Canada does not conduct routine factory inspections for cosmetics, but they expect compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and may act in case of safety concerns.
