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All cosmetics sold in Canada must be safe to use and must not pose any health risk. They must meet the requirements of the Food and Drugs Act and the Cosmetic Regulations.

The purpose of this Cyclical Enforcement (CE) project was to verify compliance of cosmetic products which are subject to the Cosmetic Regulations.

Learn how Health Canada regulates the safety requirements for cosmetics.

2007 Health Canada summary chart on labelling requirements for cosmetics in pressurized containers

This guide is designed to assist in the preparation of labels that comply with Canadian regulatory requirements for cosmetics.

Laser technology is being used for an increasing number of cosmetic treatments. If you are considering any of these procedures, it is important to look at the potential risks as well as the potential benefits.

The purpose of this Compliance Verification (CV) project was to verify industry's compliance of cosmetic products imported under the Advance Notice of Importation process with specific requirements of the Cosmetic Regulations.

This policy provides general information to any person – an individual or an organization that is involved in the import, export or transhipment of consumer products and cosmetics for commercial purposes.

A cosmetic label contains information that helps consumers make informed choices about the products they use, how to safely use the product, and how to contact the manufacturer if questions arise.

This guide provides general information that may assist manufacturers, importers, distributors, wholesalers and retailers of consumer products or cosmetics on how to complete an effective voluntary recall of their products which are available in the Canadian marketplace.