22 Sep 2026
Cosmetic Fragrance Allergens in Canada: How to Identify and Disclose Them

Cosmetic Fragrance Allergens in Canada: How to Identify and Disclose Them

Canadian Cosmetic Regulations, Cosmetics, , , , , , , ,
To identify and disclose cosmetic fragrance allergens in Canada, companies must determine whether a finished cosmetic contains any regulated fragrance allergen, calculate whether each allergen exceeds the applicable leave-on or rinse-off threshold, and list each reportable allergen separately in the ingredient declaration using the required terminology. In practice, that assessment…
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26 Aug 2025
2025 Canadian GMP Requirements for Cosmetics: What You Need to Know Before Entering the Market

2025 Canadian GMP Requirements for Cosmetics: What You Need to Know Before Entering the Market

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Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for cosmetics in Canada are regulatory guidelines ensuring the safety, quality, and consistency of cosmetic products. To this end, they are specifically detailed by Health Canada under the Cosmetic Regulations, who mandate that manufacturers adhere to rigorous standards for production, record keeping, and quality control.   GMP…
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27 May 2025
May 2025 Health Canada’s Proposed Updates to the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist: What You Need to Know

May 2025 Health Canada’s Proposed Updates to the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist: What You Need to Know

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Health Canada has released a Notice to Stakeholders outlining proposed updates to the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist. This notice serves as a heads-up for cosmetics manufacturers, importers, and formulators to review upcoming regulatory considerations and begin preparing for potential product reformulations. Overview: What is the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist? The Cosmetic Ingredient…
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22 Apr 2024
Animal Testing Ban on New Cosmetic Products in Canadian Market

Animal Testing Ban on New Cosmetic Products in Canadian Market

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On June 27, 2023, the Government of Canada announced the banning of cruel and unnecessary testing of cosmetic products on animals in Canada. This release from Health Canada was intended to represent a major step forward in supporting animal welfare by reducing the Canadian market’s reliance on animal testing, while balancing…
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05 Apr 2024
Cosmetic Product Testing

Cosmetic Product Testing

Canadian Cosmetic Regulations, Clinical Trials, Cosmetics, EU Cosmetic Regulations, , , , , , , , , , ,
In personal care, brand trust—and proof of the product benefit—is everything. With the cosmetic and cosmeceutical sector growing exponentially, the most successful brands rely on evidence to support their product claims and efficacy. Cosmetics can often fall into more than one regulatory category, so beginning the clinical research process with…
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03 Mar 2023
Ingredient Supplier? How to Gain a Competitive Edge with Clinical Trials

Ingredient Supplier? How to Gain a Competitive Edge with Clinical Trials

Canadian Cosmetic Regulations, Clinical Trials, Cosmetics, , , , , , , , , ,
When we think of clinical trials in the natural health space, finished product brands often come to mind. But for ingredient suppliers, the data resulting from clinical research can be a powerful and under-utilized tool to differentiate and expand your market reach. In today’s competitive environment, it’s no longer enough…
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