Pre-consultation Notice on the Proposal to Amend the Cosmetic Regulations

Health Canada calls for the attention of interested parties towards the proposal to amend the Cosmetic Regulations. The goal of this regulatory initiative is to achieve more transparency about the presence of specific allergens in cosmetic labels. 

The notice specifies that the proposal is open to pre-consultation from July 16 to August 31, 2021. 

What amendments are in consideration? 

Below are the proposed amendments 

1. Include a requirement to disclose specific allergens on cosmetic labels 
2. Allow flexibility for the disclosure of specific fragrance allergens and ingredients on labels of small packages 
3. Improve oversight of cosmetics through: 
   1. clarifying terminology and improving the level of detail for information submitted in a cosmetic notification to facilitate its use for risk management purposes;
   2. increasing compliance and enforcement oversight regarding who bears the responsibility to respond to evidence of safety requests for cosmetics
4. Communicate administrative updates 

Who can participate in this pre-consultation? 

The general Canadian public and interested stakeholders are invited to participate. Health Canada intends to attract comments and feedback from all affected and interested parties. 

How can you participate? 

To partake in the pre-consultation, email Health Canada at hc.cosmetics.sc@canada.ca. You will receive a copy of the Notice, along with instructions on how to proceed.