Health Canada Cosmetic Registration


Health Canada Cosmetic Registration - Overview

The cosmetics market in Canada is flourishing, with due credit given to teenagers and youth for their increased consumption. In Canada, cosmetics are regulated by Health Canada (HC) under the Food and Drugs Act and Cosmetic Regulations Act. The products are classified based on the representation, composition, and proposed use of the product or level of action. Hence, identifying the right usage criteria is crucial for classification. It may also be noted that sunscreen lotions, toothpaste, anti-dandruff shampoos, and antiperspirants, which exhibit therapeutic effects, are considered drugs by HC. As a well-explored and established market, entering Canada’s cosmetics market poses challenges not only in terms of competition but also in terms of its advanced regulations.

Freyr, with a team of qualified Regulatory experts, provides cosmetics Regulatory services in Canada, including cosmetic classification, ingredient assessment, cosmetic claims review based on Health Canada cosmetic claims guidelines, cosmetic labeling review as per Health Canada cosmetic labeling requirements, and cosmetic notification by submitting Health Canada Cosmetic Notification Form (CNF). Freyr offers Regulatory Intelligence (RI) services and market information to help companies make informed decisions regarding the appropriate Regulatory approach. Post-approval assistance is also provided to ensure end-to-end cosmetic compliance.

Freyr Expertise

  • Product classification.
  • Formulation reviews.
  • Health Canada cosmetic claims assessment.
  • Label review as per Health Canada cosmetic labeling requirements.
  • Cosmetics notification by submitting Health Canada Cosmetic Notification Form (CNF)
  • Regulatory Intelligence (RI) Services.
  • Label translation in Canadian French.
  • Updating label text/cosmetic artwork.
  • Go-to-market Regulatory Support.

Freyr Advantages

  • End-to-end cosmetic Regulatory consultation.
  • Regulatory support for cosmetic ingredient analysis.
  • Regulatory support for Cosmetic Claims.
  • Expertise in Health Canada cosmetic notification by submitting Cosmetic Notification Form (CNF).
  • A qualified team of experts with hands-on experience across all cosmetic categories such as skin care, hair care, baby care, oral care, beauty products, etc.
  • Support for region-specific Regulatory complexities.
  • Extensive partner network across the globe.
  • interaction with the Health Authority (HA).
  • A structured and cost-effective approach to ensure speed to market for cosmetic products.
  • Regulatory support for label review as per Health Canada Cosmetic Labeling.

Our Location in Canada

100 Consilium Place, Suite 200,
Scarborough, M1H 3E3,
Canada