Electronic Submission Gateway
The United Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) has made an announcement to all WebTrader account holders using the Electronic Submission Gateway (ESG) of their timelines for implementation of […]
Advocacy & Action
Health Canada’s Regulatory Initiative To Address Human Health Hazards Of Concern In Consumer Chemical Products
The existing Consumer Chemicals and Containers Regulations, 2001 (CCCR, 2001) primarily address acute health and physical hazards. However, they do not adequately address certain “human health hazards of concern” […]
Consultation: Towards a Pathway for Health Products Containing Cannabidiol
The Natural and Non-prescription Health Products Directorate (NNHPD) is seeking public and stakeholder feedback on a proposed regulatory pathway for over-the-counter health products containing CBD. They have released a […]
Health Canada’s Risk-Based Compliance and Enforcement Approach for Fragrance Allergen Disclosure Requirements
The provisions related to the disclosure of the first set of 24 fragrance allergens on cosmetic product labels (new or existing) were provided a two-year transition period. This means […]
Mark Carney Sworn In as Canada’s 24th Prime Minister – New, Smaller Cabinet Focused on the Immediate Challenges Ahead
Liberal Leader Mark Carney, fresh from his decisive win in the Liberal Party leadership race, was sworn in on March 14 by Governor-General Mary Simon as Canada’s 24th Prime Minister […]
Natural Health Products Ingredients Database Updates to Reflect Changes in the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist
Cosmetics Alliance has received a communique from the NNHPD that several ingredient entries in the NHPID have been updated given the updates to the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist from August […]
Trump Again Backs Down – Delays Tariffs on Canada & Mexico to April 2nd
Canadian Counter-Tariffs Remain in Effect on $30 B of U.S. Imports – Including Cosmetics – With Tariffs on a Further $125 B Scheduled for April 2nd Provinces Proceed with First […]
Government Publishes Final Report on Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) – CA Monitoring Media Pick-Up
Yesterday (March 5, 2025), the Government of Canada published its long-awaited Final State of the Science Report on Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in addition to signaling their intent to initiate processes […]
Updated Cosmetic Notification Form Now Available
The updated Cosmetic Notification Form (CNF) has been released and is available here: https://health.canada.ca/apps/radar/CPS-SPC-0007.08.html The updated form now has a functionality that validates and requires a Canadian address for […]
Order Amending the DSL – SNAc Provision Added For AEEP (CASRN 111-41-1)
On February 5, 2025, ECCC announced a new publication under the CMP for the Internationally Classified Substance Grouping, specifically, Aminoethylethanolamine (AEEP). The Order Amends the DSL by adding a […]
