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Labelling of Cosmetics – Consumer product safety A cosmetic label contains information that helps consumers make informed choices about the products they use, how to safely use the product, and how to contact the manufacturer if questions arise. The labelling of cosmetics is…

Profil de l'évaluateur Qu'est-ce que le profil de l'évaluateur? Le profil de l'évaluateur a été créé comme outil pour faciliter la gestion de l'expertise des évaluateurs. Les renseignements tirés des profils aident à attribuer aux évaluateurs des demandes portant sur des domaines…

Notification of Cosmetics Overview Guide for Cosmetic Notifications Appendix 1: Examples of cosmetics and other products Appendix 2: Common issues Notification of Cosmetics: Overview The following table shows the 3 types of flags used in this document and the Guide for Cosmetic…

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Triclosan Learn about triclosan and if it’s safe. On this page About triclosan Safety of triclosan Ongoing protective measures Minimize your exposure to triclosan About triclosan Triclosan is a chemical found in a wide range of household products. It: acts as a preservative helps…

Tanning products Canadians use many different types of tanning products . Some are used to prevent tans and sunburns. Others are used to help create or fake a tan. You may think a tan looks healthy, but a tan is actually a sign that UV rays have already damaged your skin. Types…

Health concerns about lead in traditional kohl Kohl (also known as: kajal, surma, al-kahl/al-kohl ) is a traditional eye cosmetic of Middle Eastern, Asian and North African societies. It is also used in ways similar to a natural health product for general eye health, treatments…

Hair dyes How are hair dyes labelled? Permanent and semi-permanent hair dyes, which use coal tar dye bases and intermediates to produce the colour, must by law also carry on their labels: a warning that the product may cause skin irritation on certain individuals a warning not to…

Eye cosmetics How safe are eye cosmetics? Eye cosmetics must meet the same safety and clean manufacturing requirements as other cosmetics. If contamination is found, product sales are discontinued until the manufacturer fixes the problem. However, part of the responsibility for…

Black henna temporary tattoos Black henna temporary tattoos are popular at markets, fairs and amusement parks in Canada. But these tattoos can cause severe allergic reactions. Know the safety concerns before getting a black henna temporary tattoo. On this page What is black…