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Canada Cosmetic Notification (CNF)
Cosmetic Notification Form – Health Canada
Under the Canadian Food and Drugs Act and Cosmetic Regulations, manufacturers and importers are required to notify Health Canada of cosmetic products sold in Canada.
This notification is submitted through the Cosmetic Notification Form (CNF) and must generally be completed within 10 days after the cosmetic product is first sold in Canada.
Health Canada
What is a Cosmetic Notification Form (CNF)?
Health Canada
What is a Cosmetic Notification Form (CNF)?
The CNF is an official notification submitted to Health Canada containing information about a cosmetic product, its ingredients, intended use and the companies responsible for its manufacture or importation.
Key requirements include:
- Cosmetic notification must be submitted within 10 days after the product is first sold in Canada
- A notification is generally required for each cosmetic product, subject to applicable rules for product variations
- Changes to previously notified information may require an updated notification
- Notification does not constitute product approval or confirmation of regulatory compliance by Health Canada
CNF submission
Information required for CNF submission
CNF submission
Information required for CNF submission
The following information is generally required:
- Cosmetic product name and brand
- Product category, form, function and intended use
- Complete ingredient list using INCI nomenclature
- Ingredient concentrations or applicable concentration ranges
- Manufacturer and importer information
- Contact details of the notifier and the name and address shown on the product label
- Product labels and supporting documentation, where required
- Date of first sale in Canada, actual or anticipated
Additional information may be required depending on the product and its composition.
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How can CE.way help?
CE.way assists cosmetic brands, manufacturers and importers with Canadian cosmetic notification requirements. Our services include:
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Preparation of Cosmetic Notification Forms
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Submission of CNFs to Health Canada
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Amendments and updates to existing notifications
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Guidance on Canadian cosmetic notification requirements
Additional support with Canadian ingredient compliance and product labelling requirements is available upon request.
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