Importation of Cosmetics into Canada and the USA

Importation Into Canada 

We would like to remind our clients about the necessity of submitting the Cosmetic Notification Form (CNF) within 10 days of selling a cosmetic product in Canada. 
 
Please refer to the Government of Canada guidelines below (second point under Guidance): 
https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/consumer-product-safety/legislation-guidelines/guidelines-policies/importing-exporting-commercial/document.html. 
 
Please refer to the following Government of Canada guide on how to complete a CNF: 
https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/consumer-product-safety/cosmetics/notification-cosmetics/guidance-document-complete-cosmetic-notification-form.html. 
 
The CNF needs to be filled out using the link below for submission to Health Canada: 
https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/apps/radar/CPS-SPC-0007.08.html?_ga=2.73323091.1378110456.1502713928-1771545207.1495631696. 
 
 

Importation Into the USA 

For our clients importing cosmetics into the USA, refer to the following guidelines which was issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA): https://www.delmarcargo.com/en/resource-center/blog/modernization-of-cosmetics-regulation-act-mocra.
 
 

For any questions, please contact Delmar's Advisory teams in Canada at advisoryservices@delmar.ca and in the USA at advisoryservices@delmarusa.com.