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Consultation on Proposed changes to the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist

The online consultation is now closed. Comments and suggestions received during the public consultation period are being considered in the finalization of this document.

The Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist - a list of substances which are restricted and prohibited in cosmetics - is a science-based document that is reviewed and updated a few times per year as new scientific data becomes available. In this way, the Hotlist serves to keep the cosmetic industry aware of new substances of concern.

How to Get Involved

This consultation is open for comment starting October 23 until December 23, 2009 (60 calendar days). Please select and read through the link below titled "consultation document". Once read please submit your comments via email, fax or by mail to:

  • cosmetics@hc-sc.gc.ca
  • Proposed Changes to the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist
    Cosmetics Program
    123 Slater Street, 4th Floor,
    Address Locator: 3504D
    Ottawa, Ontario
    K1A 0K9
  • Phone: 613-946-6452
    Fax: 613-952-3039

Interested parties are encouraged to provide comments and suggestions by December 23, 2009.

Additional Information

Reporting to Canadians

Health Canada will make the results of this consultation available on this Web site.

If you have any questions, contact us at cosmetics@hc-sc.gc.ca.