Consultation on proposed updates to the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist: Prohibited and restricted ingredients
Current status: Closed
This consultation opened on November 19, 2025 and closed on February 17, 2026.
Participation
The public was invited to provide comments on the proposed updates to the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist: Prohibited and restricted ingredients.
Who was the focus of this consultation
- general public
- interested stakeholders
Key considerations
The Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist is one of the ways Health Canada informs companies and people in Canada about substances that, when used in a cosmetic, may result in the product:
- contravening the Food and Drugs Act or the Cosmetic Regulations
- being regulated as something other than a cosmetic
Proposed updates to the Hotlist are based on evidence obtained by a review of information, including:
- recognized scientific journals
- opinions and decisions made by national and international experts
Submitted comments will be reviewed and will receive a response. Upon final publication, a notice will be sent to subscribers of the cosmetics mailing list and who have previously submitted a cosmetic notification form.
Related information
Contact us
Hotlist Coordinator
Cosmetics Program
Consumer and Hazardous Products Safety Directorate
Health Canada
219 Laurier Ave West
Ottawa ON K1P 5J6
cosmetics@hc-sc.gc.ca