Cosmetic Testing Requirements in Canada: A Guide for Skincare Brands
Canada does not prescribe a single set of laboratory or clinical tests that every cosmetic must complete before sale. Instead, manufacturers and importers of skincare brands are responsible for ensuring that their cosmetics are safe under the applicable conditions of use and that their marketing claims are properly supported. The testing and evidence needed will therefore depend on the formulation, intended use, product claims, and information already available. For manufacturers and importers, the distinction has practical consequences. A supplier dossier, a favourable patch test and a completed Cosmetic Notification Form (CNF) each serve a different purpose; none should be treated…
