On March 9, 2026, Health Canada made a key adjustment to the upcoming disclosure requirements for cosmetic fragrance allergens, providing the industry with greater flexibility.

Core changes Concentration declaration by compulsory change to optional

Relaxation of the notification form Cosmetic Notification Form in Canada CNF middle,The specific concentration information of most spice allergens will no longer be mandatory to provide,Enterprises can voluntarily choose whether to fill in.

The bottom line of label compliance remains unchanged Despite the relaxation of concentration declaration,But if the concentration of allergens in the product exceeds the prescribed limit Rinse products >0.01%,Resident products >0.001% ,Enterprises must still clearly indicate these allergens in the ingredient list on product labels,and CNF List them as individual components in the table.

Important exceptions Hot List Hotlist Restricted ingredients still need to declare concentration

Please be sure to pay attention,this loosen The policy does not apply to all ingredients

If a certain spice allergen also belongs to Hot List of Cosmetics Ingredients in Canada  Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist Restricted substances on top,And its limiting conditions are linked to specific concentrations for example eucalyptus camphor methyl salicylate ,Enterprises are still required to comply with mandatory requirements CNF Provide precise concentration or concentration range codes.

Effective time and law enforcement pace

April 11, 2026: The regulations officially take effect.

April 12, 2026 – April 11, 2027: Focus on “Compliance Guidance”

From April 12, 2027: Normal law enforcement based on risk.

This means that companies have a one-year "buffer period" to adapt to the new requirements.

What should the company do next

Health Canada expects to update during the next system upgrade CNF table,To allow companies to submit specific spice allergens without filling in the concentration. Guidelines for Cosmetics Notification It will also be updated synchronously.

Before the system update If your company is aware of concentration information,Official encouragement to continue filling out forms Please check the box when filling out the form Fragrance Allergen checkbox .

If it is currently impossible to obtain concentration data from suppliers Enterprises can temporarily wait,pending new edition CNF After the table is published,Submit the revised notification form again.