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Cosmetic Regulations (C.R.C., c. 869)

Local Title
Cosmetic Regulations (C.R.C., c. 869)
Country/Region
Canada
Competent Authority
Parliament of Canada
Type
Regulation
Status
In force
Release Date
2026-04-12
Implementation Date
2026-04-12

The Cosmetic Regulations, as a subordinate regulation of the Food and Drugs Act, establish comprehensive requirements pertaining to the notification, inspection, importation, sampling, sales, labeling, packaging, and safety evidence of cosmetics.

The Regulations mandates that cosmetics available in the Canadian market must be manufactured, prepared, preserved, packed, and stored in adherence to stringent sanitary conditions.

Contents

1 - Short Title

2 - Interpretation

3 - Inspectors

5 - Importation into Canada

11 - Sampling

12 - Sales

17 - Labelling

    • 17 - General

    • 21.1 - List of Ingredients

    • 22 - Particular Requirements for Certain Cosmetics

    25 - Pressurized Containers

    28.1 - Security Packaging

    29 - Evidence of Safety of Cosmetics

    30 - Notification

    SCHEDULE

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