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Mandatory Ingredient Labelling for Cosmetics in Canada - November 2006

On December 1, 2004, Health Canada published the new Cosmetic Regulations in Part II of the Canada Gazette. The Regulations require mandatory ingredient labelling on all cosmetic products sold in Canada. Along with other changes to the Cosmetic Regulations, the protection of the health and safety of the Canadian public with regard to the use of cosmetic products will be strengthened. The new requirements come into force on November 16, 2006, at which time they become law. This means that companies selling cosmetic products in Canada will have to be in compliance with all the new requirements by that time.

Amendment in Canada Gazette
To see the official amendment to the new Cosmetic Regulations, please see Next link will open in a new window Part II of the Canada Gazette published on December 1, 2004.

Complete Text of New Cosmetic Regulations
Health Canada also makes available the unofficial, complete version of the new Cosmetic Regulations.

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