What Information Must Be on Cosmetic Labels?
Labelling is regulated by the Food and Drugs Act, the Cosmetic Regulations and the Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act and Regulations. To comply with these requirements, cosmetic labels must supply: • an ingredient list • the identity of the product, in English and French in terms of common or generic name or function; • a statement of net quantity in metric units of measurement; • the name and address of the manufacturer or distributor; and • directions, warnings or cautions, in English and French where necessary for safe use of the product. Specific regulations also exist for the safe use of special products, such as hair dyes. In addition, the statutes prohibit false and misleading representation or deceptive packaging.
