From helping you register your product to meeting bilingual labelling requirements, our team represents your brand in Canada and guides you through Health Canada’s process with clarity and care.
To legally sell cosmetics in Canada, international brands must appoint a Canadian Agent. Health Canada requires that someone based in Canada is responsible for regulatory matters related to your product. As your Canadian Cosmetic Agent, we:
If your company is based outside Canada, Health Canada asks that you appoint a Canadian Agent to represent you. This helps ensure your cosmetic products meet the right regulations before entering the Canadian market.
Health Canada has clear expectations around safety, labelling, and ingredient use. A knowledgeable Canadian Agent helps you meet these requirements, from ingredient checks to keeping your documents on track.
Having someone local reduces delays and helps you enter the market with confidence.
Ensure your cosmetic products meet Canadian laws, from ingredient restrictions to labelling rules.
As your Canadian Agent, we’re your point of contact for Health Canada and act on your behalf.
A compliant product means faster access to Canadian shelves, both in-store and online.
We understand that navigating Health Canada’s cosmetic regulations can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re new to the Canadian market. Our Canadian Cosmetic Agent services are designed to guide you through the process with clarity, confidence, and care.
We stay on top of regulatory changes and updates from Health Canada so you don’t have to.
We serve as your official representative in Canada and manage regulatory communication and documentation on your behalf.
Through our sister company, Quality Import Solutions, we also offer Importer of Record services to support your product’s entry into Canada.
Cosmetic compliance involves more than meeting standard requirements. That’s why we offer additional services to help streamline your product launch and align every detail with Health Canada’s expectations.
We complete and submit your Cosmetic Notification Forms (CNFs) to Health Canada, ensuring all required information is accurate and complete.
We review your product labels for compliance with Canadian cosmetic labelling laws, including French and English language requirements.
We assess your product formulation against Health Canada’s Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist and help you make any necessary adjustments.
Yes. If your cosmetic brand is based outside Canada, Health Canada requires you to appoint a Canadian representative. As your Canadian Cosmetic Agent, we act as your point of contact and manage all regulatory communication for you.
We handle the entire process of cosmetic compliance in Canada, including:
Once all your product information is submitted, CNF review typically takes a few business days. We help you stay ahead by preparing everything accurately from the start.
Without a designated Canadian Agent, your cosmetic products cannot be legally sold in Canada. This may result in delays, non-compliance issues, or removal from the market. Our services help you stay fully compliant and market-ready.
If your formulation, claims, or labelling change, Health Canada may require a new CNF or updates to your existing submission. We assess each update and handle the necessary follow-ups to keep your product compliant.
