The Importance of Cosmetics Formula and Label Reviews
Legal background
Not all cosmetic ingredients permitted in other regions are allowed in Canada. The Canadian regulatory framework for cosmetics is frequently updated with new restrictions and ingredient prohibitions, which may require product reformulation to maintain compliance and market access. Proactively ensuring ingredient and labelling compliance protects your brand from costly disruptions and facilitates smooth market entry.
Failing to comply with ingredient or labelling regulations can result in:
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- Product seizure, recall, or removal from the Canadian market.
- Costly reformulations and relabelling delays.
- Loss of consumer trust and distributor confidence.
- Administrative penalties or enforcement actions by Health Canada.
Our services
The Solutions we offer to Manufacturers
We at Obelis conduct a detailed review of your cosmetic product formulas to ensure compliance with Canadian regulations. We assess your formulations to confirm that they do not contain any banned substances and that all other ingredients are used within the permitted concentration limits set by Health Canada.
Once your formula is verified, we carefully examine your product labels to ensure all mandatory information is present and accurate. This includes correct ingredient listings, bilingual labelling (English and French), and a review of any claims to ensure they are both truthful and permissible. Our support helps you avoid costly errors and ensures a smooth path to market entry in Canada.
