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What to report and how to use the consumer report form.

What to report and how to use the industry report form.

The Food and Drugs Act (F&DA) and its regulations serve as a basis for the classification of drugs, devices, food, and cosmetics. The definitions of "food," "drug," "cosmetic" and "device" in section 2 of the F&DA, and the definition of "natural health product" (NHP) in section 1 of the...

The purpose of this Cyclical Enforcement (CE) project was to verify the used-product industry’s compliance under the CCPSA and its regulations, the FDA, as it relates to cosmetics, and the Cosmetic Regulations.

What you need to know about self-care products and Health Canada.

This policy provides general information to any person – an individual or an organization that is involved in the import, export or transhipment of consumer products and cosmetics for commercial purposes.

2007 Health Canada summary chart on labelling requirements for cosmetics in pressurized containers

Government of Canada information on the labelling requirements of permanent and semi-permanent hair dyes including warnings about ingredient sensitivities and the importance of carrying out a preliminary test for skin irritation.

Laser technology is being used for an increasing number of cosmetic treatments. If you are considering any of these procedures, it is important to look at the potential risks as well as the potential benefits.

The Guidance on the Classification of Products at the Cosmetic-Drug Interface clarifies how Health Canada interprets and applies the definitions of cosmetic and drug in the Food and Drugs Act so that products are regulated using the most appropriate regulatory regime.