Canada Requires Cosmetics to Be Labeled with Fragrance Allergens

On February 11, 2023, amendments to the Cosmetic Regulations were proposed by the Government of Canada and published in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Volume 157, Number 6. ¹ On April 24, 2024, the finalized amendments to the Cosmetic Regulations were published in the Canada Gazette, Part II, Volume 158, Number 9. ²

The amendments include requiring cosmetics to be labeled with fragrance allergens, allowing the disclosure of the full ingredient list of cosmetics sold in small packages on the website, and modifying cosmetic supervision requirements. The detailed amendments are as follows: