Our Solutions
At Sobel, we simplify the process, making sure your products meet ingredient, labeling, and safety requirements—helping you avoid delays and enter the Canadian cosmetic market with confidence.
Sell Cosmetics in Canada Without Regulatory Barriers
Regulatory Compliance Solutions for the Canadian Cosmetic Market
Canada’s cosmetics industry is expanding rapidly, offering strong opportunities for global brands.
However, entering this market requires strict adherence to Canada’s cosmetic regulations, including: submitting the Cosmetic Notification Form (CNF) to Health Canada, verifying ingredients against the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist, ensuring bilingual INCI labeling compliance, meeting safety substantiation and documentation standards, preparing for adverse event reporting and maintaining ongoing cosmetic product registration Canada.
At Sobel, we offer full-service support to help your products comply with Canadian requirements before they go to market.
Our Services in Regulatory Compliance Solutions
Expand your brand in a growing market while staying compliant with Health Canada rules. Check out the key steps of the cosmetics regulatory process and how Sobel can support you.
Cosmetic Notification Package
Regulatory consulting for cosmetic notification and compliance to Health Canada.
Safety & Regulatory Gap Analysis
Identify regulatory risks and gaps in the cosmetic formulation and labeling.
Cosmetic Ingredient Review
Cosmetic formulation review to ensure alignment with Health Canada’s Hotlist.
Advertising & Claim Review
Review advertising materials to ensure compliance with non-therapeutic claims.
Post-Market Surveillance Support
Support in handling adverse reactions and Health Canada compliance issues.
Product Classification Assessment
Assessment to classify your product as a cosmetic, natural health product, or other.
Label Compliance Review
Ensure bilingual labeling compliance (EN/FR) and INCI ingredient listing requirements.
Evidence of Safety Report
We compile the safety data to create a dossier certifying your cosmetic product’s safety.
Non-compliant cosmetics in Canada face recalls, entry refusal, and enforcement actions—but with Sobel by your side, you can focus on growth while we manage the regulatory side.
Our team handles every step of the process:
Review and submission of the Cosmetic Notification Form
Ingredient screening based on Health Canada’s restricted and prohibited lists
Bilingual label development following Health Canada labeling requirements
Product documentation aligned with current cosmetic safety standards
Ongoing monitoring and support for regulatory updates
We also assist international brands with pre-market notification and help ensure continued compliance once products are on shelves.
Our expert consultants make it easy to understand and meet Health Canada’s cosmetic regulations, accelerating your time-to-market and helping you to achieve success in the Canadian cosmetics industry.
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