Regulating beauty: to which products do Canada's Cosmetic Regulations and related provisions in the Food and Drugs Act apply?(cosmetic industry, laws)

From: Canadian Chemical News | Date: July 1, 2004| Author: Ripley, Daphne C. | Copyright information

Cosmetics are prevalent in our daily lives, from make-up to shaving cream to baby powder. It is estimated that sales of cosmetics in Canada total over $5.3 billion annually. On average, North American adults use seven different cosmetic products a day (Regulatory Impact Statement, Regulations Amending the Cosmetic Regulations, Canada Gazette Part I, March 27, 2004).

In order to ensure the health and safety of Canadian consumers, a regulatory framework has been developed....

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