Cosmetic and Cosmeceutical Compliance in Canada
Thinking of launching your cosmetic or cosmeceutical product in Canada but are bogged down with all the compliance and labeling issues?
Partner with Source Nutraceutical to ensure your cosmetic or cosmeceutical product enters the Canadian market efficiently and without costly delays.
Cosmetic vs. Cosmeceutical - What's the difference?
A cosmetic is a product that cleanses, improves or alters the complexion, skin, hair or teeth. Examples include make-up, perfume, skin cream, nail polish, shaving gel, soap, shampoo and deodorant.
A cosmeceutical is a cosmetic that also contains active ingredients such as vitamins, phytochemicals, enzymes, antioxidants or essential oils.
Cosmetic and Cosmeceutical Compliance in Canada
Source Nutraceutical will partner with you to execute the following to help you gain compliance for the sale of your cosmetic or cosmeceutical product in Canada.
We facilitate and execute against all Canadian and U.S. government requirements including:
- The Food and Drugs Act (Canada)
- Canadian Cosmetic Regulations
- Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act and Regulations (Canada)
- Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDA in the U.S.)
- Ensure correct labeling to avoid misleading statements and compliance issues
- Ensure ingredients are correctly labeled compliant with the US, Canadian and European���s mandatory International Nomenclature for Cosmetic Ingredients [INCI] system
- For products containing restricted ingredients, our regulatory and compliance experts will suggest options including:
- Reformulation
- Drug Identification Number [DIN] application
- Natural Health Product [NHP] application
- Special labeling
- Child–resistant packaging
- Complete all paperwork on your behalf
- Health Canada Cosmetic Notification Form for product entry to the Canadian market