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Starting April 2026: Health Canada Requires Disclosure of Fragrance Allergens on Cosmetic Labels

With the continuous global rise in cosmetic regulatory transparency, Health Canada has recently implemented significant updates to the Cosmetic Regulations (SOR/2024-63), requiring the disclosure of fragrance allergen information on cosmetic labels. This update not only impacts the Canadian market but also aligns more closely with European Union (EU) regulations. What does this update mean for brands and consumers? Let’s take a look. Key Requirements and Allergen Disclosure Standards The primary goal of Canada’s fragrance allergen disclosure is to align with European Union (EU) standards, ensuring that consumers—particularly those with fragrance sensitivities—can clearly identify specific allergens rather than seeing them grouped under the generic terms “Parfum” or “Fragrance.” According to the new regulations, specific fragrance allergens must be listed individually on the label only when their concentration exceeds the following thresholds: The Evolution of Transparency: From “Fragrance” to Precise Disclosure For years, the term “Fragrance” provided a safeguard for businesses, allowing […]

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De última hora: A Health Canada muda a divulgação da concentração de alergénios em fragrâncias de “obrigatória” para “opcional”

On March 9, 2026, Health Canada announced a pivotal adjustment to the upcoming fragrance allergen disclosure requirements for cosmetics, offering significantly greater flexibility to the industry. Core Change: Concentration Reporting Moves from “Mandatory” to “Optional” Important Exception: Concentrations Still Required for “Hotlist” Ingredients Please note that this “relaxation” policy does not apply to all substances! If a fragrance allergen is also classified as a restricted substance on the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist, and its restriction is tied to specific concentration limits (e.g., Eucalyptus, Camphor, Methyl Salicylate), companies are still mandated to provide the exact concentration or the corresponding concentration range code in the CNF. Effective Date and Enforcement Timeline This provides businesses with a one-year “buffer period” to adapt their internal processes to the new requirements. Next Steps for Businesses Health Canada expects to update the CNF during the next system upgrade to allow for the submission of specific fragrance allergens

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