Cosmetic manufacturers and importers are required to submit a cosmetic notification form within 10 days of the initial sale of their products in Canada. To assist businesses in completing the online Cosmetic Notification form, this guidance document has been provided.

Note: The industry guideline is not a legally binding act or regulation in Canada. Rather, it serves as an interpretive document that consolidates the requirements outlined in relevant acts and regulations. Nonetheless, it is recommended that enterprises adhere to the guidelines to ensure compliance.

Content

• When completing a Cosmetic Notification Form

• How to complete a Cosmetic Notification Form

• Section 1 – Notification Type

• Section 2 – Product

• Section 3 – Notifier

• Section 4 – Manufacturing and distribution

• Section 5 – Product ingredients

• Section 6 – Additional documents and pictures

• Section 7 – How to submit your Cosmetic Notification Form

• Section 8 – How to save your Cosmetic Notification Form

• Section 9 – How to view/edit your previous Cosmetic Notification Form

• Appendix I: Common issues with CNF submissions