Canadian Cosmetic Notification Requirements
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Important Update on Canadian Cosmetic Notification Requirements
Health Canada (HC) has recently clarified its requirements for cosmetic notifications. Here we summarise the key changes and their implications for businesses selling cosmetics in Canada.
What's Changed?
HC has confirmed that a resident of Canada must be the filer of a cosmetic notification. This is not a new requirement, but rather a clarification of what was previously inferred. In simpler terms, there must always be a person "in Canada" who is responsible for ensuring the compliance of the cosmetic product and who HC can contact if necessary.
Why the Change?
HC has not always enforced this requirement in the past. However, recent situations where no "in-Canada" notifier was identified led to difficulties in obtaining information or holding a party accountable for their product. To address this issue, HC is now enforcing the requirement for a Canadian resident notifier.
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What Does This Mean for Your Business?
The requirement to have an "in-country" party responsible for a product aligns with regulations in many other jurisdictions, including the European Union.
GCRS as Your Canadian Agent: GCRS can act as your agent in Canada and fulfil the notifier requirement. We have a team of regulatory experts in Canada who can ensure your compliance with Canadian cosmetic regulations.
Implementation Timeline
HC has agreed to delay changes to the cosmetic notification system that would have automatically rejected notifications without a Canadian resident notifier. This delay provides companies additional time to make arrangements to comply with the regulation. The new deadline is expected to be sometime in Q1 of 2025.
Conclusion
We recommend that companies selling cosmetics in Canada review their current notification process and ensure they comply with the requirement for a Canadian resident notifier. If you are looking for a Canadian agent to act as your notifier, GCRS can help. We have the expertise and experience to ensure your compliance with Canadian cosmetic regulations. Please contact GCRS today to learn more about our services.
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