Official Links & Resource Page

We believe in transparency, and that includes showing you exactly where our regulatory advice comes from.

This page links directly to Health Canada’s official cosmetic regulations, guidance documents, and submission instructions. Whether you're a maker who wants to double-check the rules for yourself or you're just curious about what’s behind the CNF, you’ll find the most up-to-date sources right here.

💡 And if the language feels overwhelming? Don’t worry — we’re here to help you translate it into plain steps you can follow.

⚖️ Cosmetic Regulatory Information

Overview of Canada’s laws and guidance documents that govern cosmetic safety, classification, and compliance.

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

The full legal text of the Cosmetic Regulations under Canada’s Food and Drugs Act, includes submission rules, prohibited practices, and general safety requirements.

📋 Cosmetic Notification Form (CNF) Instructions

Step-by-step guidance for submitting a Cosmetic Notification Form to Health Canada.

🔥 Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist

Health Canada’s official list of prohibited and restricted cosmetic ingredients.

🧴 What is a Cosmetic?

Learn how Health Canada defines a cosmetic and how to avoid misclassification as a drug or NHP.

🏷️ Cosmetic Label Requirements

Health Canada’s core rules for bilingual labels, INCI formatting, claim statements, and more.

🔎 INCI Decoder

Look up cosmetic ingredients by INCI name and function. Helpful for understanding roles and common uses — but always verify with Health Canada’s Hotlist before submission.

✅ Want the plain-language version?

If you find the legal wording confusing, you’re not alone. We’re here to translate compliance into action.

Our Indie Cosmetic Compliance Guide and Other Support Services are designed to help you start right.