Update on NHPID and Monograph Load Schedule
The Natural Health Product Ingredient Database (NHPID) and monograph load will not occur on November 28, 2025, as initially planned. Due to the upcoming early December load associated […]
Advocacy & Action
SCCS Scientific Advice on Butylated Hydroxyanisole
The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) has concluded that the use of Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA) in leave-on and rinse-off cosmetic products is considered safe at concentrations up to […]
Scientific Opinion on Cannabidiol (CBD)
The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) has evaluated the safety of Cannabidiol (CBD) and its contaminant Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in cosmetic products, excluding those leading to inhalation exposure. The […]
Scientific Advice on the safety of Thiomersal and Phenylmercuric
The SCCS’s has concluded that there are significant safety concerns regarding the currently permitted use of Thiomersal and Phenylmercuric salts as preservatives in cosmetic eye products. The use of […]
Danger to Human Health Safety Assessment for Button Batteries
If your business have personal care and/or cosmetic devices this consultation maybe of interest to you. Health Canada has published a 60-day public consultation ending on January 22, 2026 […]
Health Canada Annual Cost Recovery Report and Presentation Deck for Stakeholder Meeting
Health Canada’s Annual Cost Recovery Stakeholder Meeting for drugs and medical devices is being held on December 5th, and Cosmetics Alliance will be attending the meeting. The Annual Cost […]
New Regulatory Tools: Monograph Combination Guide & List of Interchangeable Terms
After several months of consultation and involvement with your Product Compliance and Market Access Committee, we are pleased the Natural and Non-prescription Health Products Directorate (NNHPD) has published two […]
Consultation on Proposed Updates to the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist Published
The Consumer & Hazardous Products Safety Directorate (CHPSD) has published the 2025 Consultation on Proposed Updates to the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist on November 19, 2025. The consultation will close […]
Official Notice from NNHPD on Web PLA & ANF Form If You have NHPs You Need to Read Below!
Please find below NNHPD’s official announcement on the Web PLA and ANF Form being temporarily unavailable from December 1st to December 15th. NNHPD’s Official Announcement
Breaking News – Important Update from NNHPD – If You Have NHPs You Need to Read Below!
Cosmetics Alliance has been informed by the Natural & Non-prescription Health Products Directorate (NNHPD) that major changes are coming to the Product Licence Application (PLA) process for Class II […]
