Compliance Verification Project 2020-2021: Cosmetic Regulations (Advance Notice of Importation)
Fiscal Year 2020-2021
Summary
The Consumer Product Safety Program (CPSP) administers and enforces the Food and Drugs Act (FDA) and its Cosmetic Regulations.
The purpose of this Compliance Verification (CV) project was to verify industry's compliance of cosmetic products imported under the Advance Notice of Importation process with specific requirements of the Cosmetic Regulations.
For this project, compliance of select cosmetic products with the Cosmetic Regulations was determined through a review of documents requested from establishments by Health Canada inspectors.
Over the course of the 2020-2021 fiscal year, visual evaluation of 99 different products were carried out. The evaluation resulted in 1 recall, 1 stop distribution and 31 commitments to address non-compliance. There were 66 instances where no corrective action was required.
Results
Readers should consult the individual recall and safety notices, if applicable, for details of the products subject to this enforcement action.
| Brand | Product Name | Source of Sample | Determination | Corrective Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AG Ultimate Mask | AG Ultimate Facial Mask Sakura | Nakama Trading Ltd. | Labelling issues identified | Commitment by Nakama Trading Ltd. |
| AG Ultimate Mask | AG Ultimate Mask | Nakama Trading Ltd. | Labelling issues identified | Commitment by Nakama Trading Ltd. |
| A'PIEU | Madecassoside Cream | Mikaela Beauty Inc. | No compliance issues identified | None |
| A'PIEU | Hamamelis Sheet Mask | Mikaela Beauty Inc. | No compliance issues identified | None |
| Banila | Banila Co Clean It Zero | Sosa Trading Co. | No compliance issues identified | None |
| BIJOU DE MER | BIJOU DE MER Rejuve Face Renewal Wash | IOIO Plus Trading | No compliance issues identified | None |
| Bioderma | Photoderm Autobronzant | NAOS Canada Inc. | Labelling issues identified | Commitment by NAOS Canada Inc. |
| Bioderma | Sébium Pore Refiner | NAOS Canada Inc. | No compliance issues identified | None |
| Bioré | KAO BIORE Clean and Soft Body Wash - Okinawa Star Jasmine | Jireh Trading and Marketing Inc. | No compliance issues identified | None |
| BL Lashes | BL Lashes Advanced Glue | Beauty Distribution | Labelling issues identified | Commitment by Beauty Distribution |
| BL Lashes | BL Lashes Ultra X Glue | Beauty Distribution | Labelling issues identified | Commitment by Beauty Distribution |
| BL Lashes | BL Lashes Ultra Plus Glue | Beauty Distribution | Labelling issues identified | Commitment by Beauty Distribution |
| BOTANIST | Botanical Body Soap Deep Moist | JBNB Inc. | No compliance issues identified | None |
| BOTANIST | Botanical Shampoo Moist | JBNB Inc. | No compliance issues identified | None |
| Caryl Baker | Caryl Baker Gel Eye Liner | Visage Cosmetics Limited | No compliance issues identified | None |
| Caryl Baker | Caryl Baker Triple Lash Mascara | Visage Cosmetics Limited | No compliance issues identified | None |
| Caryl Baker | Caryl Baker Malibu Beach Blusher | Visage Cosmetics Limited | No compliance issues identified | None |
| Cell Fusion C | Cell Fusion C - Purifying Cleansing Gel | Pure Trico Group Inc. | Labelling issues identified | Commitment by Pure Trico Group Inc. |
| Cell Fusion C | Cell Fusion C – Gentle Bubble Cleanser | Pure Trico Group Inc. | Labelling issues identified | Commitment by Pure Trico Group Inc. |
| Cell Fusion C | Cell Fusion C – Gentle Deep Powder Wash | Pure Trico Group Inc. | Labelling issues identified | Commitment by Pure Trico Group Inc. |
| Chopperhead Originals | Chopperhead Orignals Shaving Cream | Groupe Médical PAI | Labelling issues identified | Commitment by Groupe Médical PAI |
| Chopperhead Originals | Chopperhead Originals Leave-In Beard Oil | Groupe Médical PAI | No compliance issues identified | None |
| Cosmetco | LIPSHINE Mineral Base | The Cosmetic Company Inc. | Product has not been notified. | Commitment by The Cosmetic Company Inc. |
| Cosmetco | Dual Foundation Mineral | The Cosmetic Company Inc. | Product has not been notified. | Commitment by The Cosmetic Company Inc. |
| DAX | DAX Coconut Oil | Abiet Distributions Inc. | No compliance issues identified | None |
| DAX | DAX Super Light Pomade | Abiet Distributions Inc. | No compliance issues identified | None |
| DIEM | diem Botanical Natural Toothpaste Spearmint & Rosemary | JBNB Inc. | No compliance issues identified | None |
| Distribution Visa Beauté | Cuticle Oil | Distribution Visa Beauté | Labelling issues identified | Commitment by Distribution Visa Beauté |
| Distribution Visa Beauté | Elite Glue | Distribution Visa Beauté | Labelling issues identified | Stop Distribution by Distribution Visa Beauté |
| Essence de Beauté | Revitalizing Lotion | Essence De Beauté Inc. | No compliance issues identified | None |
| Essence de Beauté | Body Oil | Essence De Beauté Inc. | No compliance issues identified | None |
| Essence de Beauté | Foaming Cucumber Cleanser | Essence De Beauté Inc. | No compliance issues identified | None |
| Excellula | Excellula Power Cream | Blue Charmmy Trading Co Ltd. | No compliance issues identified | None |
| Eyelash Addict | Fixation Ultra Fast Adhesive | Eyelash Addict Ltd. | Labelling issues identified | Commitment by Eyelash Addict Ltd. |
| Eyelash Addict | Intervention Ultra Fast Adhesive | Eyelash Addict Ltd. | Labelling issues identified | Commitment by Eyelash Addict Ltd. |
| FarmStay | Avocado Premium Pore Cream | Korea Camellia | Labelling issues identified | Commitment by Korea Camellia |
| FILORGA | Oxygen-Glow Mask | Prestilux Inc. | No compliance issues identified | None |
| Gatsby | Gatsby Moving Rubber Hair Wax - Spiky Edge | Blue Charmmy Trading Co Ltd. | No compliance issues identified | None |
| Gellyfit | Gellyfit Color Gel FW101 | Phoenix Beauty Corp O/A Supply & Apply | No compliance issues identified | None |
| Gellyfit | Gellyfit Base Gel FW101 | Phoenix Beauty Corp O/A Supply & Apply | No compliance issues identified | None |
| Gellyfit | Gellyfit Top Gel FW101 | Phoenix Beauty Corp O/A Supply & Apply | No compliance issues identified | None |
| Gold Diamond | Gold Diamond Eye Patch Rose Gold | EXOD International | No compliance issues identified | None |
| Gold Diamond | Gold Diamond Eye Patch Black Pearl | EXOD International | No compliance issues identified | None |
| Gold Diamond | Gold Diamond Eye Patch Honey Green Tea | EXOD International | No compliance issues identified | None |
| Hairskeen | Hairskeen Après-shampooing Conditioner | Groupe Médical PAI | Labelling issues identified | Commitment by Groupe Médical PAI |
| Happy Bath | Happy Bath Magnolia Essence Body Wash | Sosa Trading Co. | Labelling issues identified | Commitment by Sosa Trading Co. |
| Hello Bubble | Mise-En-Scéne Hello Bubble Hair Dye 7P (Sahara Rose Pink) | KY Trading Ltd. | Labelling issues identified | Commitment by KY Trading Ltd. |
| Hello Bubble | Hello Bubble Foam Hair Color 7MA Metallic Ash | Sosa Trading Co. | No compliance issues identified | None |
| Henna Collection | Gel Exfoliant | Brow Scrub | La Station Beauté | Labelling issues identified | Commitment by La Station Beauté |
| Imperium Henna | Henna Powder | La Station Beauté | Labelling issues identified | Commitment by La Station Beauté |
| Innisfree | Innisfree Its Real Squeeze Mask EX Rice | KY Trading Ltd. | No compliance issues identified | None |
| Institut Esthederm | Cabine Oxygenating Gel 1 | NAOS Canada Inc. | No compliance issues identified | None |
| KAO Curel | KAO Curel Foaming Face Wash | Nakama Trading Ltd. | Labelling issues identified | Commitment by Nakama Trading Ltd. |
| Kohl Eyeliner | Kohl Eyeliner | The Cosmetic Company Inc. | Product has not been notified. | Commitment by The Cosmetic Company Inc. |
| LION | LION Shokubutsu Monogtari Body Foam | Anson Trading | No compliance issues identified | None |
| LUVUBeauty Cosmetics | LUVUBeauty Pressed Mineral Foundation | LUVU Naturally Inc. | No compliance issues identified | None |
| LUVUBeauty Cosmetics | Lip Lovin' Lip Gloss - Ravish | LUVU Naturally Inc. | No compliance issues identified | None |
| LUVUBeauty Cosmetics | Lip Lovin' Lipstick - Plumberry | LUVU Naturally Inc. | No compliance issues identified | None |
| LUX | Lux Rich Shine Silky Smooth Shampoo / Shampooing | Thai United Food | No compliance issues identified | None |
| LUX | LUX Sparkling Beauty Body Wash | Wellbond Import Export Inc. | No compliance issues identified | None |
| LUX | Lux Rich Shine Silky Smooth Shampoo / Shampooing | Wellbond Import Export Inc. | No compliance issues identified | None |
| LUX | Lux Rich Shine Silky Smooth Conditioner | Wellbond Import Export Inc. | No compliance issues identified | None |
| Mediheal | Mediheal Tension Flex Hydra Mask | Globex Distributors Inc. | No compliance issues identified | None |
| Mediheal | Mediheal Tension Flex Soothing Mask | Globex Distributors Inc. | No compliance issues identified | None |
| Mediheal | Mediheal Soothing Bubble Tox Serum Mask | Globex Distributors Inc. | No compliance issues identified | None |
| Misencil | Misencil Glue for Lashlift | BG Beauté Inc. | No compliance issues identified | None |
| Misencil | Miscencil Pro Flex Flexible Patches | BG Beauté Inc. | No compliance issues identified | None |
| Misencil | Misencil Cream Developer | BG Beauté Inc. | No compliance issues identified | None |
| Moroccanoil | Color Depositing Mask Rose Gold | Moroccanoil Canada Inc. / Verb Hair Products Canada Inc. | No compliance issues identified | None |
| Nature Republic | By Flower Hard Eyeliner 01 Black | NR1 Cosmetics Canada Inc. | Labelling issues identified | Commitment by NR1 Cosmetics Canada Inc. |
| Nature Republic | Pure Cherry Blossom Glowing Toner | NR1 Cosmetics Canada Inc. | Labelling issues identified | Commitment by NR1 Cosmetics Canada Inc. |
| Nature Republic | Sunny Gel Nail Mega Shine Top Coat | NR1 Cosmetics Canada Inc. | No compliance issues identified | None |
| Neal's Yard Remedies | Rejuvenating Frankincense Firming Mask | Neal's Yard Remedies (Canada) Ltd. | No compliance issues identified | None |
| Neal's Yard Remedies | Rose & Geranium Deodorant | Neal's Yard Remedies (Canada) Ltd. | No compliance issues identified | None |
| NEOGEN | Real Ferment Micro Essence | Mikaela Beauty Inc. | No compliance issues identified | None |
| NUXE | Long-Lasting Deodorant | Prestilux Inc. | No compliance issues identified | None |
| OBAGI | Obagi Nu-Derm Foaming Gel | Clarion Medical Technologies Inc. | No compliance issues identified | None |
| OBAGI | Obagi C-Exfoliating Day Lotion | Clarion Medical Technologies Inc. | No compliance issues identified | None |
| OBAGI | Obagi ELASTIderm Eye Treatment Cream | Clarion Medical Technologies Inc. | No compliance issues identified | None |
| Organic Nails | Acrylic Powder | Distribution Visa Beauté | Labelling issues identified | Commitment by Distribution Visa Beauté |
| Parks | Camellia Original Essence Oil | Korea Camellia | Labelling issues identified | Commitment by Korea Camellia |
| Payot | Payot Milky Micellar Water | Baronesse Inc. | No compliance issues identified | None |
| Payot | Payot L'Authentique | Baronesse Inc. | No compliance issues identified | None |
| Payot | Payot Sunny Magic Mousse Bronzer | Baronesse Inc. | Did not meet labelling requirements for pressurized containers. | Voluntary Recall by Baroneese Inc. |
| POLA | POLA B.A. Face Wash | IOIO Plus Trading | No compliance issues identified | None |
| REF | REF Dry Shampoo 204 | Binani Inc. | Labelling issues identified | Commitment by Binani Inc. |
| REF | REF Curl Power 244 | Binani Inc. | No compliance issues identified | None |
| REF | REF Get it Straight 241 | Binani Inc. | No compliance issues identified | None |
| ROHTO | Rohto Facial Wash - White Tea | Blue Charmmy Trading Co Ltd. | No compliance issues identified | None |
| Senka | SHISEIDO Senka Perfect Whip | Jireh Trading and Marketing Inc. | No compliance issues identified | None |
| SensasCils | SensasCils Sensas Pro Glue | Les Distributions Beauté Sensas Inc. | Labelling issues identified | Commitment by Les Distributions Beauté Sensas Inc. |
| ShineE | ShineE Dolly's Lash Perm Lotion | Les Distributions Beauté Sensas Inc. | No compliance issues identified | None |
| Shiseido Tsubaki | Shiseido Tsubaki Moist Conditioner | Jireh Trading and Marketing Inc. | No compliance issues identified | None |
| THE GINZA | THE GINZA Creamy Cleansing Foam | IOIO Plus Trading | No compliance issues identified | None |
| The History of Whoo | The History of Whoo Essential Revitalizing Balancer | KY Trading Ltd. | Labelling issues identified | Commitment by KY Trading Ltd. |
| URIAGE | Hyséac 3-Regul Global Tinted Skincare | Prestilux Inc. | No compliance issues identified | None |
| VERB | Verb Ghost Hair Spray | Moroccanoil Canada Inc. / Verb Hair Products Canada Inc. | No compliance issues identified | None |
| VERB | Verb Dry Shampoo For Dark Hair | Moroccanoil Canada Inc. / Verb Hair Products Canada Inc. | No compliance issues identified | None |
| XY | XY Glow Blush Peach & Pink | La Station Beauté | Labelling issues identified | Commitment by La Station Beauté |
Disclaimer: A systematic bias is applied during inspection and sampling. Products are not randomly selected but are chosen because they are deemed by the inspector to be more likely to not meet health and safety requirements due to characteristics that are observed. Due to this biased nature of sampling and the fact that sample sizes within CE projects are very small, the findings of CE projects are not intended to reflect overall market compliance unless otherwise stated. Note that these summary reports relate only to the product(s) actually tested and the specific criteria indicated. Testing by Health Canada does not represent approval or endorsement of the product(s).
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