Cosmetic Notifications

All cosmetic products sold in Canada must be notified to Health Canada within 10 days of being first sold.

While cosmetics do not require the same level of pre-market approval as Natural Health Products, they must still comply with the Cosmetic Regulations and the Food and Drugs Act. This includes ensuring that ingredients are safe and that the product is correctly labelled.

Cosmetic Notifications

Classification Assessment

Is your product a cosmetic or a Natural Health Product (NHP)? The line can be thin, especially for products like sunscreens, acne treatments, or medicated shampoos. We conduct thorough assessments based on:

  • 01Ingredients
  • 02Product Claims
  • 03Product Format

The Pinnacle Advantage

Pinnacle Regulatory Solutions helps you navigate the Cosmetic Notification Form (CNF) process and ensures your labels meet bilingual requirements.

  • ✓Cosmetic Notification Form (CNF) filing
  • ✓Ingredient safety review (Hotlist check)
  • ✓Labelling & packaging compliance
  • ✓Bilingual translation (English/French)
  • ✓Borderline product classification
  • ✓Incident reporting support