Canadá publica nuevos recursos para cumplir con la normativa sobre cosméticos

In line with recent amendments to the Cosmetic Regulations, which came into effect on October 9, 2024, Salud Canadá has released a new industry guide and notification form to support compliance with updated product notification requirements.

Fondo

El Regulations Amending Certain Regulations Concerning the Disclosure of Cosmetic Ingredients, published on April 24, 2024, in the Canada Gazette, introduced various regulatory changes. These amendments, some of which took effect on October 9, 2024, aim to increase transparency and improve product safety within Canada’s cosmetics sector.

Health Canada’s latest guidance provides clear instructions for industry professionals on labeling requirements under the Food and Drugs Act, helping manufacturers, importers, and distributors align with national standards to ensure consumer protection and regulatory compliance.

Key Changes in the Cosmetic Regulations

The recent amendments emphasize the following:

• Enhanced Ingredient Disclosure: Greater flexibility for disclosing ingredients on small package cosmetics.
• Terminology Clarifications: Improved definitions and more precise information requirements, such as classifying cosmetics as “rinse-off” or “leave-on,” using INCI names for ingredients, and modernizing labeling contact information.
• Strengthened Compliance Oversight: Enhanced clarity on accountability for safety evidence and compliance responsibilities.

New Resources

To facilitate compliance with these new requirements, Health Canada has released the following resources, now available online:

• Industry Guide for the Labelling of Cosmetics
• Cosmetic Notification Form
• Cosmetic Notification Guide

Conclusión

Health Canada’s guidance reflects its dedication to consumer safety and transparency, ensuring that Canadian cosmetics labeling standards meet evolving safety and quality expectations. Industry professionals are encouraged to review these materials to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and uphold product integrity in the Canadian market.