Cosmetic Notification Form CNF Canada

 

 

Canadian cosmetic regulations encompass products that are sold for use in skin, hair, teeth, perfumes, cleansing and more. Product compliance requires filling out the free cosmetic notification form CNF and notifying Health Canada.

 

If the product is not properly notified, the product cannot be sold in Canada. Canada Cosmetic Notification must be made within 10 days after the product’s first sale in Canada.

 

 

How to use the Cosmetic Notification Form (CNF)

 

The Cosmetic Notification Form can be filled out online. It’s the responsibility of the importer or the representative of the company to carry out this task. As a post-market requirement, the form can be filed before or after the product’s first sale.

 

Failure to submit the form can result in the product being removed from sale and may be denied entry into the country.

 

Preparing for the Form Submission

 

The Cosmetic notification form nine sections must be completed and submitted in its entirety. The following information must be submitted:

 

• Product name
• Brand name
• First sale date in Canada, or the predicted first sale date
• Information about the product, including concentrations and ingredients
• Notifier contact information
• Manufacturer’s contact information
• Canadian importer contact information
• Documentation relating to the product
• Pictures of the product

 

Canadian cosmetic regulations restrict certain ingredients. If the product contains ingredients that are prohibited, the product will be denied. Alternative ingredients can be added to the product as long as the alternative is not on the list of restricted ingredients.

 

The chemicals in the product are subject to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act.

 

Cosmetics are subject to the Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act and Regulations.

 

Product Label Requirements

 

Certain ingredients may require a warning label. If the product does contain one of these labels, it’s important to submit a photo of the label along with the form. The photo should clearly show the warning and ingredient name. The photo should be sent as an additional document.

 

Updating the Cosmetic Notification Form (CNF)

 

Product changes are common. When ingredients are added, removed or increased, an update must be sent in. Canada’s Cosmetic Regulation requires an update to the cosmetic notification form in the following circumstances:

• • The product is being discontinued
  • Product formula changes
  • Contact information or company name changes
  • Product name changes

  Maintaining accurate and up-to-date information is required for any product being sold in Canada. Failure to update the form may result in the product being pulled from shelves until the information is updated.

  After the Form Submission

   

  Following the submission of the Cosmetic Notification Form, the process will be as follows:

  • • A submission and case number will be assigned to the form.
    • A review process will be initiated on submission.
    • Once approved, a Cosmetic Number (CN) will be sent to the vendor

   

  If there’s a discrepancy or issue with the initial submission, Health Canada will make contact with the notifier. Cosmetic Notification Forms are often on the backlog. Sending in the form early on is recommended to ensure that the review can be completed on time before the 10 days after the first sale period passes.

   

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