Cosmetic Industry Supports Health Canada's New Law To Require Ingredient Labelling On Cosmetics
TORONTO, Dec. 2 (SOAPWIRE via CNW) - As a partner in the development of Health Canada's new requirements for cosmetic ingredient labelling, the Canadian Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association (CCTFA) supports mandatory ingredient labelling for cosmetics using the INCI (International Nomenclature for Cosmetic Ingredients) nomenclature system. Consumers can now expect to see a complete list of ingredients on all cosmetic packaging sold in Canada by November 16, 2006.
CCTFA is the national association representing the $5.3 billion cosmetic and personal care industry in Canada. "CCTFA has been working with Health Canada officials since 1996 to make cosmetic ingredient labelling a reality in Canada using the internationally accepted INCI nomenclature system. We support the passage of this law in Canada," says Charles Low, President of CCTFA.
In an effort to meet the growing demand for ingredient information from both consumers and health care professionals, many companies have voluntarily implemented ingredient labelling using the INCI nomenclature system. Now that the 24 month compliance period has commenced, all companies will be implementing the new ingredient labelling information in a clear and consistent format as soon as possible.
The Canadian regulation harmonizes to the greatest extent possible with ingredient labelling requirements in the United States, the European Union, Japan and other international jurisdictions. These jurisdictions currently have regulations in place that require the mandatory disclosure of ingredients on cosmetic packaging using the INCI nomenclature system.
The highest priority of the cosmetics industry is to ensure the health and safety of consumers through the marketing of products that are safe and effective. CCTFA is confident that the new labelling requirements, coupled with the requirement to notify cosmetic formulations to Health Canada, will assist consumers and health care professionals to address any health aspects related to the use of cosmetics.
In Canada, cosmetics are regulated by the Consumer Product Safety Program of Health Canada, under the Cosmetic Regulations of the Food and Drugs Act. Cosmetics include products such as soaps, shampoos, hair styling products, colour cosmetics, perfumes, bath and body care products, deodorants, nail products and many other personal care products that are used by Canadians every day.
Other personal care products that are regulated as drugs or natural health products are not affected by the new requirements.
For a copy of Health Canada's new regulation, visit: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hecs-sesc/cosmetics/index.htm
For further information: contact Kathleen Ljubisic, Manager, Regulatory Affairs, Canadian Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association, Phone: (905) 890-5161, extension 238, Cell: (905) 302-5363, E-mail: cctfa@cctfa.ca, Website: www.cctfa.ca
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