Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist: What�s new?
Health Canada just published a new version of the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist. Two new restricted ingredients have been added to the list and four already restricted ingredients have been revised.
Two new ingredients added to the list:
- Ethylhexyl Ethylhexanoate:
Ethylhexyl Ethylhexanoate, also known as 2-ethylhexyl-2-ethylhexanoate, is an emollient that can be used in body and foot lotions and make-up. The restriction varies depending on the use of the substance:
- For body lotion: 0,1%
- For foot lotion: 0,5%
- For face make-up: 0,6%
- Azelaic acid and its salts:
Azelaic acid has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, it is used to treat skin conditions like acne and rosacea. The maximum concentration of Azelaic Acid in cosmetic products is now set at 14%.
Four already restricted ingredients updated:
- Eucalyptus oil:
Cautionary labels statement required for cosmetics in non-solid forms with concentration greater than 0,022%.
- Peroxide and peroxide-generating compounds:
The government will now routinely request soft-tissue studies related to the use of certain oral cosmetics.
- p-Hydroxyanisole:
Allowed in nail products below a concentration of 0,1%.
- Retinoic acid and its salts:
This entry was amended to add salts for clarity. Salts are expected to convert to retinoic acid when mixed in solution.
Alpha-hydroxy acid was also mentioned in the 2021 proposal but isn�t part of the last Hotlist�s update. The government announced that the proposed changes for this substance have been deferred in order to collect additional review of the gathered information and potentially additional consultation.
> August 2022 Changes to the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist <
> Full Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist <
About the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist
In Canada, a cosmetic product has to meet the requirements of the Food and Drugs Act (FDA) and the Cosmetic Regulations (CR) to be sold. Section 16 of the FDA mentions that cosmetics manufactured, imported or offered for sale in Canada must be safe for use. To ensure products� safety, Health Canada maintains an active watch of new scientific updates and runs safety assessments to be able to flag substances with potential risk. Whenever a substance is considered as harmful to the user, it is added to the hotlist with details concerning the regulation (prohibited or restricted with conditions of use).
The Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist is defined as �an administrative tool that Health Canada uses to communicate to manufacturers and others that certain substances may be prohibited or restricted for use in cosmetics''. This science-based document is reviewed and updated whenever new scientific data becomes available.
The Government of Canada provides you with some tips and guidelines on how to read the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist:
> How to read the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist <
Ensure your compliance with EcoMundo!
Our team of regulatory experts based in Montr�al help you review your portfolio of cosmetic products and make the required adjustments to ensure your compliance with the latest Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist update (formula review, packaging update, etc).
Wish to know more about the regulation of cosmetic products in Canada?
For more information, do not hesitate to contact Emmanuel Fritsch.
Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist: What�s new?
Health Canada just published a new version of the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist. Two new restricted ingredients have been added to the list and four already restricted ingredients have been revised.
Two new ingredients added to the list:
- Ethylhexyl Ethylhexanoate:
Ethylhexyl Ethylhexanoate, also known as 2-ethylhexyl-2-ethylhexanoate, is an emollient that can be used in body and foot lotions and make-up. The restriction varies depending on the use of the substance:
- For body lotion: 0,1%
- For foot lotion: 0,5%
- For face make-up: 0,6%
- Azelaic acid and its salts:
Azelaic acid has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, it is used to treat skin conditions like acne and rosacea. The maximum concentration of Azelaic Acid in cosmetic products is now set at 14%.
Four already restricted ingredients updated:
- Eucalyptus oil:
Cautionary labels statement required for cosmetics in non-solid forms with concentration greater than 0,022%.
- Peroxide and peroxide-generating compounds:
The government will now routinely request soft-tissue studies related to the use of certain oral cosmetics.
- p-Hydroxyanisole:
Allowed in nail products below a concentration of 0,1%.
- Retinoic acid and its salts:
This entry was amended to add salts for clarity. Salts are expected to convert to retinoic acid when mixed in solution.
Alpha-hydroxy acid was also mentioned in the 2021 proposal but isn�t part of the last Hotlist�s update. The government announced that the proposed changes for this substance have been deferred in order to collect additional review of the gathered information and potentially additional consultation.
> August 2022 Changes to the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist <
> Full Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist <
About the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist
In Canada, a cosmetic product has to meet the requirements of the Food and Drugs Act (FDA) and the Cosmetic Regulations (CR) to be sold. Section 16 of the FDA mentions that cosmetics manufactured, imported or offered for sale in Canada must be safe for use. To ensure products� safety, Health Canada maintains an active watch of new scientific updates and runs safety assessments to be able to flag substances with potential risk. Whenever a substance is considered as harmful to the user, it is added to the hotlist with details concerning the regulation (prohibited or restricted with conditions of use).
The Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist is defined as �an administrative tool that Health Canada uses to communicate to manufacturers and others that certain substances may be prohibited or restricted for use in cosmetics''. This science-based document is reviewed and updated whenever new scientific data becomes available.
The Government of Canada provides you with some tips and guidelines on how to read the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist:
> How to read the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist <
Ensure your compliance with EcoMundo!
Our team of regulatory experts based in Montr�al help you review your portfolio of cosmetic products and make the required adjustments to ensure your compliance with the latest Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist update (formula review, packaging update, etc).
Wish to know more about the regulation of cosmetic products in Canada?
For more information, do not hesitate to contact Emmanuel Fritsch.
