Are there any labeling requirements for products or cosmetics?
In some cases, yes, but these labeling requirements may not give you all the information you may need. For example: Products like cleaners and air fresheners sold to the general public (in grocery or hardware stores) require “consumer labeling” only. These labels focus on immediate hazards such as corrosion (burns to skin/eyes), explosion, fire and poison. Only certain ingredients will be listed on the package or product. To find out all of the ingredients in the product, it may be necessary to contact the manufacturer directly. Currently in Canada, it is not required to list cosmetic ingredients on labels. However, new legislation from Health Canada requires labels on the outside packaging as of November 2006. These labels will contain a list of all ingredients as used in the “International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients” system. This new requirement is intended to provide consumers with the information they need to make informed choices about the cosmetic products they buy. Wha
