Health Canada - Allergens

In Canada, labels on cosmetic products are required (lotions, scrubs, soap, etc.). Health Canada takes the "Caveat emptor" approach. This means "let the buyer beware". This makes it the buyers responsibility to check the quality and suitability of a product before purchase. Thus our labels must comply with standards to a buyer can make an informed purchase.

As of April 12, 2026 cosmetic makers must list allergens on the label of their products. This is a phased in program.

8.3.8 Disclosure of fragrance allergens

Some fragrance ingredients can cause allergic contact dermatitis in certain individuals when they come in contact with the skin, and are thus considered contact allergens. These are referred to as "fragrance allergens" in the Regulations, and they include specific substances that must be disclosed on cosmetic labels when present in concentrations greater than 0.01% in rinse-off products, and 0.001% in leave-on products. This allows consumers to identify ingredients to which they may be allergic or sensitive, or wish to avoid, helping them make more informed health decisions regarding product purchase and use.

Fragrance allergens must be disclosed within the list of ingredients, outside of the term "parfum", when present above the specified concentration, noted above, regardless of their function in the product and even if it is part of a botanical extract. 

All the details are here:

Industry Guide for the labelling of cosmetics - Canada.ca

Fragrance Documentation: A-M   and   N-Z
Other documents may be available under the individual fragrance - we are adding them here when updated.