From notifications to label compliance and French translation, and acting as your Canadian cosmetic agent, we manage the process so you can focus on your brand.
To sell cosmetics in Canada, you must meet Health Canada requirements on product classification, notification, ingredients, and labeling. Skipping a step or making a mistake can cause delays, recalls, or loss of shelf space.
We help Canadian and international brands with timely cosmetic notifications, precise bilingual labels and French translations, and serving as your Canadian cosmetic agent, ensuring your products stay compliant and market-ready.
Cosmetic Notification Forms (CNFs) are required within 10 days of first sale in Canada.
Health Canada screens cosmetics for prohibited or restricted ingredients via the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist.
Bilingual labels with correct INCI listings and translations are mandatory.
A Canadian cosmetic agent ensures regulatory communication and smooth market entry.
From the first regulatory step to post-launch updates, we offer services designed to make Canadian market entry easier and faster. Here’s how we can help you meet Health Canada’s requirements with confidence and clarity.
We prepare and submit CNFs for each SKU, ensure accurate data, and manage Health Canada follow-ups.
We review your labels for all required elements, verify INCI, and provide French translations to meet bilingual requirements.
We serve as your Canadian regulatory contact, handling communication with Health Canada and supporting market entry.
Yes. All cosmetics sold in Canada must be notified to Health Canada within 10 days of first sale. This applies whether your product is manufactured locally or imported. The notification includes detailed ingredient lists, product identity, and company information.
If all documents and labels meet requirements, Health Canada typically processes CNFs within a few business days. Delays can occur if there are errors, missing information, or if ingredients require additional review. We help avoid these delays by ensuring accuracy before submission.
Bilingual English and French labeling is a legal requirement in Canada. All mandatory label content, including product identity, net quantity, and ingredient lists, must appear in both languages. Poor translation or formatting can lead to compliance issues, refused entry at the border, or costly reprints.
Yes, if your business is located outside Canada. A Canadian cosmetic agent acts as your official regulatory contact for Health Canada, handling any questions, inspections, or post-market communication. This role is critical for smooth market entry and ongoing compliance.
Yes. We provide ongoing support for post-market changes, including CNF amendments for new sizes or formulas, updated labels, and changes to your Canadian representative. We also assist with regulatory updates to keep your products compliant over time.
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