CA has learned that a few of our members have been contacted by CBC Marketplace about a potential story related to sunscreen testing and SPF claims. CA has not yet […]
The European Federation of Essential Oils (EFEO) launched a call for interest to form a consortium to defend the continued use of natural complex substances (NCS) containing acetophenone (CAS […]
The July 11, 2025, letter sets out new expectations for MAH’s regarding submission and implementation of necessary changes to their market authorizations effective August 1, 2025. Health Canada’s Guidance […]
Cosmetics Alliance identified inaccuracies in DEL Bulletin No.136 that do not align with the requirements outlined in the Regulations. We brought these concerns to the attention of the Regulatory, […]
In our previous Regulatory Essentials, we shared that this guidance document was scheduled for web publication on July 2. The updated guide is now available on Health Canada’s website […]
The European Commission is updating the official list of common ingredient names that must be on cosmetic labels. The list from 2022 is outdated and will be replaced with […]
PRODUCT LICENSING: There are approximately 3980 files in Class III (3712 in June) (this includes new and post-licensing files that are in queue and working), of those approximately […]
We understand that some CA members are considering submitting a request for the remission of tariffs on certain self-care products considered to be non-discretionary purchases and essential to Canadians’ health […]
The International Collaboration on Cosmetics Safety (ICCS) published its annual report for 2024. ICCS is a global initiative, based in New York, focused on advancing the adoption of animal-free safety assessment of […]
Homosalate is a UV filter permitted for use in cosmetic products. Based on the opinion from the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) in the European Union in 2021, the maximum concentration […]
