What information was mandatory on cosmetic labels previously?
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 show the following: • 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, for the safe use of the product. There were also specific labelling requirements for the safe use of special products, such as hair dyes. In addition, the Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act prohibits false and misleading representation or deceptive packaging.
