Cosmetics manufacturers or cosmetics importers selling products in the Canadian market, must meet the requirements that are set out in the Cosmetic  Regulations which are inclusive of the Regulations Amending Certain Regulations Concerning the Disclosure of Cosmetic Ingredients: SOR/2024-63. Many companies will lack the in-house expertise to ensure that their cosmetic labels are compliant and that the requirements surrounding disclosure of cosmetic ingredients are met. Nucro-Technics’ team of experts can help you navigate these regulatory obligations with end-to-end support. Our consultants can help facilitate your organization’s “in Canada” engagement, provide ingredient or labelling compliance reviews, and/or submit cosmetic notifications on your behalf.

What new requirements need to be met under Canadian Cosmetic Ingredient Regulations

With the coming into force of the Regulations Amending Certain Regulations Concerning the Disclosure of Cosmetic Ingredients: SOR/2024-63, the following changes will be taking effect:

• Strengthening of the labelling requirements for cosmetics requiring the disclosure of certain fragrance allergens on cosmetic labels.
• Addition of greater flexibility for the disclosure of ingredients for cosmetics sold in small packages.
• Improved regulatory oversight through:
  • The clarification of the definition for manufacturer, requiring the identification of a regulated party located in Canada
  • Clarification of the roles and responsibilities of an importer
  • Strengthening of the Cosmetic Notification requirement
  • Removal of the distributor information from the cosmetic notification
  • Addition of the requirement to indicate whether a product is “rinse-off” or “leave-on”
  • Addition of the requirement to identify ingredients by their INCI names on the cosmetic notification form
  • Amendment of the table of concentration ranges for the cosmetic notification resulting in an increase in the number of concentration ranges
  • Addition of the ability to request evidence of safety from the importer
  • Modernization of the contact information present on the label

Who needs to comply meet these requirements

These regulations affect all cosmetics sold in Canada.  For greater clarity, this includes:

• Traditional retail products;
• Online direct-to-consumer sales; and
• Imported cosmetics

How Nucro-Technics can help

If you are struggling with the new regulations or need a Canadian agent, Nucro-Technics offers comprehensive turnkey support.  We can:

1. Review your product labels for regulatory compliance.
2. Submit or update your cosmetic notification submissions with the new required information.
3. Ensure you have a regulated party identified in Canada if you are a foreign manufacturer – Nucro-Technics can act as the Canadian agent for your organization for regulatory communications.
4. Assist with the preparation of safety documentation for your products in case of regulatory requests.