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Canadian cosmetics legislation
Canada Responsible Person & Regulatory Representation
Canadian regulatory representation for international cosmetic brands
Cosmetic products sold in Canada must comply with the Canadian Food and Drugs Act and Cosmetic Regulations, including applicable requirements for product safety, labelling, ingredient restrictions and cosmetic notification.
Canadian legislation also establishes requirements for identifying the manufacturer or importer responsible for cosmetic products placed on the Canadian market.
CE.way provides Canadian regulatory representation and compliance support to cosmetic brands seeking to enter or maintain access to the Canadian market.
Definition
What is a Responsible Person in Canada?
Definition
What is a Responsible Person in Canada?
Under the Canadian Cosmetic Regulations, a responsible person in Canada acting on behalf of a foreign manufacturer may be considered the manufacturer for regulatory purposes.
This role is distinct from that of a third-party consultant who simply prepares or submits Cosmetic Notification Forms.
Depending on the business arrangement, the Canadian manufacturer or importer may have obligations relating to:
- Cosmetic product notification to Health Canada
- Maintaining accurate manufacturer and importer information
- Ensuring compliance with applicable cosmetic safety requirements
- Addressing regulatory enquiries and requests for information
- Updating cosmetic notifications when required information changes
Foreign brands should ensure that the appropriate Canadian entity is identified and that regulatory responsibilities are clearly established.
Our services
CE.way's Canadian regulatory representation services
CE.way assists international cosmetic brands with Canadian regulatory requirements and communication with Health Canada. Depending on the agreed scope of representation, our services may include:
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Acting as the designated Canadian regulatory representative
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Providing Canadian regulatory contact details where permitted and applicable
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Assisting with communication from Health Canada
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Supporting the preparation and maintenance of Cosmetic Notification Forms (CNFs)
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Reviewing ingredient and labelling compliance requirements
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Providing guidance on regulatory changes and ongoing compliance obligations
The precise legal role, responsibilities and scope of representation are established in the service agreement.
Regulatory Expert · Canada
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EU, UK, USA & Canada Regulatory Consultant and Safety Assessor
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Who can benefit from this service?
Our services are suitable for:
- Cosmetic brands based outside Canada
- Manufacturers seeking to enter the Canadian market
- Companies requiring Canadian regulatory representation
- Brands requiring assistance with Health Canada communication and ongoing compliance
Two related services
Canadian representation and cosmetic notification
Canadian regulatory representation and cosmetic notification are related but distinct services.
Cosmetic notification
Cosmetic notification involves submitting product information to Health Canada, generally within 10 days after first sale in Canada.
Regulatory representation
Regulatory representation provides an ongoing point of contact and support for applicable compliance obligations.
CE.way can assist with both services, depending on the client's needs.
Related services
Related services
CE.way can offer various services related to Canadian regulatory representation. We can offer:
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"We are a small manufacturing company located in the US. We recently used CE.way Regulatory Consultants to help guide us through the Cosmetic regulatory changes that have taken place in the EU. They were instrumental in helping us understand the new laws and streamline the entire process. I would highly recommend their services."
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CE.way helps international cosmetic brands navigate Canadian regulatory requirements and maintain effective communication with Health Canada.
