Consumer Product Enforcement Summary Report - Cyclical Enforcement Project 2017-2018: Cosmetic Regulations (Fragrances)

Fiscal Year 2017-2018

Summary

The Consumer Product Safety Program (CPSP) administers and enforces the Food and Drugs Act and the Cosmetic Regulations made under it. Ingredients listed on the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist may contravene the Food and Drugs Act or the Cosmetic Regulations if present in a cosmetic.

The purpose of this Cyclical Enforcement (CE) project was to verify industry’s compliance of cosmetics with specific requirements of the Food and Drugs Act and the Cosmetic Regulations.  Certain substances on the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist indicated as being prohibited or restricted for use in cosmetics were tested, specifically those associated with fragrance ingredients and possibly hidden under the umbrella term “fragrance/parfum”.

For this project, compliance of select cosmetics with the Food and Drugs Act and the Cosmetic Regulations was determined through a sampling and testing process by which Health Canada inspectors visited establishments and sampled relevant products. Compliance with the prohibitions or restrictions for fragrance ingredients indicated on the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist was then verified through testing at the Product Safety Laboratory.

Prior to initiating this CE project, the CPSP carried out a market survey to determine the presence of cosmetic companies in Canada. Targets were then selected from that list of companies. 

Over the course of the 2017-2018 fiscal year, chemical testing of 206 different products was carried out. The chemical testing resulted in 2 stop sales to address non-compliance.  There were 204 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.

Summary of the samples assessed and corrective actions taken during this project
Brand Product Name Source of Sample Determination Corrective Action
Adorable Massage Pleasure & Senses Oil Adult Source No compliance issues detected None
AG Hair Care Recoil Curl Activator AG Hair Ltd. No compliance issues detected None
Air-Val Disney Princess Roll-on Perfume Dollar Tree Inc. No compliance issues detected None
Aloepure Essential Cleansing Oil Aloette-Quebec No compliance issues detected None
Annabelle Lipsies lip balm (Raspberry) Groupe Marcelle No compliance issues detected None
Artègo My Color Reflex ESP Salon Sales No compliance issues detected None
Australian Gold Hemp Nation Moisturizing Tan Extender with Hemp Seed Oil Tan FX No compliance issues detected None
Aveeno AVEENO® Daily Moisturizing Body Yogurt Vanilla and Oats Lotion Johnson & Johnson Inc. No compliance issues detected None
Avon Skin So Soft Summer Soft Creamy Body Wash Avon Canada Inc. No compliance issues detected None
Avon Skin So Soft Summer Soft Hydrating Body Butter Avon Canada Inc. No compliance issues detected None
Axe Body Wash Unilever Canada No compliance issues detected None
Baby Boo Bamboo Squeaky Clean All Natural Baby Wash & Shampoo Hush Brands Inc. No compliance issues detected None
BaByliss Pro Argan Oil Styling Cream Ami-Co No compliance issues detected None
Banila Miss Flower & Mr. Honey Cream Chuusie Cosmetics and Skincare Inc. No compliance issues detected None
Bath & Body Works Spiced Apple Bourbon Nourishing Hand Soap Bath & Body Works No compliance issues detected None
Bath & Body Works Warm Vanilla Luxury Bubble Bath Bath & Body Works No compliance issues detected None
BCL Spa BCL Natural Remedy Sea Kelp Critical Repair Cream Dannyco Professional No compliance issues detected None
Belcam Bath Therapy 3-in-1 dee-lish! Body Wash, Bubble Bath and Shampoo - Pink Sugar Lawtons Drugs No compliance issues detected None
BelCos Cosmetic GmbH Velvety Cream Cleanser Medispa Holding Inc. No compliance issues detected None
Bioline Body concept DRN Cell Massage Oil Dectro No compliance issues detected None
Biore Facial Foam Scrub Fok's Trading Ltd. No compliance issues detected None
Biotherm Blue Therapy
Cream-in-Oil
L'Oréal No compliance issues detected None
Biotherm Pure-Fect Skin L'Oréal No compliance issues detected None
Biotop Baby Body Cream Mahogany Beauty Supplies No compliance issues detected None
Bison Bath Powder Fujiya No compliance issues detected None
Black Opal Total Coverage Spot & Scar Concealer Mahogany Beauty Supplies No compliance issues detected None
BLONDME Instant Blush Schwarzkopf Professional Canada No compliance issues detected None
Burt's Bees Coconut Foot Cream Atlantic Superstore No compliance issues detected None
Byly Byly Active Sport Deodorant Uniprix No compliance issues detected None
California Tan Instant sunless lotion Distribution Kathleen No compliance issues detected None
Calvin Klein Escape eau de parfum spray Coty Canada No compliance issues detected None
Caudalie Reservatrol (Lift) Face Lifting Moisturizer Spirit Spa Inc. No compliance issues detected None
Caudalie Fleur de Vigne Shower Gel Spirit Spa Inc. No compliance issues detected None
Claire's Moisturizing Make Up Setting Spray Claire's Boutiques No compliance issues detected None
Claire's Glitter Nail Polish Remover Claire's Boutiques No compliance issues detected None
Clarins Eau des Jardins – Treatment Fragrance Clarins Canada Inc. No compliance issues detected None
Clarins Extra-Firming Mask Clarins Canada Inc. No compliance issues detected None
Clarins Men Active Hand Cream Clarins Canada Inc. No compliance issues detected None
Comfort Zone Man Space Shave Performer Stogryn Sales Ltd. No compliance issues detected None
Comfort Zone Skin Regimen  Hydra-Pro Cream Gel Stogryn Sales Ltd. No compliance issues detected None
Crabtree & Evelyn Pear and Pink Magnolia Ultra Moisturising Hand Therapy Crabtree & Evelyn London No compliance issues detected None
Crabtree & Evelyn LaSource Exfoliating Body Scrub Crabtree & Evelyn London No compliance issues detected None
Danielle Laroche Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizing Day Cream Winners/Home Sense No compliance issues detected None
Dans un Jardin Pois de senteur maman, eau douce Dans un Jardin No compliance issues detected None
Dans un Jardin Essential Bubble Bath - Watermelon Dans un Jardin No compliance issues detected None
Dariya Salon de Pro Hair Colours Fok's Trading Ltd. No compliance issues detected None
Darphin Paris Darphin Paris Hydraskin Light Hydration All Day Skin Hydrating Cream Gel Sephora No compliance issues detected None
Decode Medium Hold Hair Gel Hush Brands Inc. No compliance issues detected None
Demeter Pick-Me-Up Cologne Spray Ace Gifts Plus Inc. No compliance issues detected None
Dove Quench Absolute Unilever Canada No compliance issues detected None
Dream Kids Olive Miracle Detangling Moisturizing Shampoo Mahogany Beauty Supplies No compliance issues detected None
ED.PINAUD Luminous Smoothing Primer Billion Venture International No compliance issues detected None
ED.PINAUD MYRTE SAUVAGE Eau de Parfum Billion Venture International No compliance issues detected None
El Matador Beef Marrow Conditioner Uniprix No compliance issues detected None
Elancyl Toning Foaming Scrub Pierre Fabre No compliance issues detected None
Elizabeth Arden- Eight Hour Eight Hour Cream Intensive Moisturizing Hand Treatment Elizabeth Arden (Canada) Ltd. No compliance issues detected None
Elizabeth Arden- Green Tea Green Tea Energizing Bath and Shower Gel Elizabeth Arden (Canada) Ltd. No compliance issues detected None
Elizabeth Arden- Prevage Prevage City Smart Double Action Detox Peeling Mask Elizabeth Arden (Canada) Ltd. No compliance issues detected None
Escents Energy Hand & Body Lotion Escents Body Products Inc. No compliance issues detected None
Escents Stress Relief Mini Therapy Bombs Escents Body Products Inc. No compliance issues detected None
Esquire Grooming The Shampoo with Oud Fragrance Modern Beauty No compliance issues detected None
Essence Pure Nude Make-up (Pure Beige) Atlantic Superstore No compliance issues detected None
Estebel Night Cream with Wheat Ceramides Billion Venture International No compliance issues detected None
Estebel Gentle Make-Up Remover Billion Venture International No compliance issues detected None
Estee Lauder Estee Lauder Nutritious Radiant Vitality 2 in 1 foam cleanser Sephora No compliance issues detected None
Etude House Oh My God Brightening Cream Chuusie Cosmetics and Skincare Inc. Contained hydroquinone and p-hydroxyanisole  which are prohibited in this type of cosmetic product Stop sale by Chuusie Cosmetics and Skincare Inc.
Eufora Volume - Volumizing Shampoo Spirit Spa Inc. No compliance issues detected None
Eveline Charles EC Hand Care Luxe Hand Cream (Love) Eveline Charles Salon No compliance issues detected None
Exact Glycerin Hand Cream Atlantic Superstore No compliance issues detected None
fcuk Eau de Toilette DGM Sales (Jashan Cosmetics and Fragrances) No compliance issues detected None
Fix Fix Men - Shave Star Bedard No compliance issues detected None
Germaine de Cappuccini Gel deodorant Dectro No compliance issues detected None
GlamGlow Glam Glow Volcasmic Matte Glow Moisturizer Sephora No compliance issues detected None
Gold Bond Gold Bond Ultimate Restoring Skin Therapy Lotion Sanofi No compliance issues detected None
GOOD DAY HAIRSHOP Unicorn Soft Shampoo Urban Outfitters No compliance issues detected None
Gourmand 306 THE MATCHA Hand Cream Urban Outfitters No compliance issues detected None
Guinot Face Collagen Liftosome Sopar International No compliance issues detected None
H&M Pink Macaroon Body Splash H&M No compliance issues detected None
HaraYuki Treatment H1 2275793 Ontario Inc. No compliance issues detected None
Hask Hask Monoi oil Nourishing Shampoo Uniprix No compliance issues detected None
Hawaiian Tropic Hawaiian Tropic After Sun Moisturizer Lime Coolada Fragrance Walmart No compliance issues detected None
Heel to Toe Heel To Toe Chamomile and Lavender Foot Moisturizer Sally Beauty No compliance issues detected None
Hempz Hempz Fresh Coconut & Watermelon Herbal Body Moisturizer The Cedar Tree Nails No compliance issues detected None
Human Nature Natural Feminine Wash Lab International Inc. No compliance issues detected None
Human Nature Hydrating Face Toner Lab International Inc. No compliance issues detected None
Institut DERMed Classic Lifting Peel Stogryn Sales Ltd. No compliance issues detected None
Irish Spring Body Wash Gear 3 in 1 Colgate-Palmolive Canada Inc. No compliance issues detected None
J.R. Watkins J.R. Watkins Shea Butter Hand Cream Pomegranate & Acai Scent Shoppers Drug Mart No compliance issues detected None
Jack Black All-Over Wash Spirit Spa Inc. No compliance issues detected None
Jergens Jergens Moisturizer for Wet Skin Walmart No compliance issues detected None
Joe Fresh Long Wear Spot Concealer Atlantic Superstore No compliance issues detected None
Johnson's JOHNSON’S® BEDTIME® Baby Bubble Bath Johnson & Johnson Inc. No compliance issues detected None
Just for Men Touch of Grey (Dark Brown) Lawtons Drugs No compliance issues detected None
Kao Prettia Bubble Hair Dye Fok's Trading Ltd. No compliance issues detected None
Kardashian Beauty Rejuvenating Conditioner Modern Beauty No compliance issues detected None
Kids Spray-On Detangler Dollar Tree Inc. No compliance issues detected None
Kissable Baby Lotion Dollar Tree Inc. No compliance issues detected None
Klorane Dry Shampoo with Oat Milk Pierre Fabre No compliance issues detected None
Kracie Umi No Uruosou conditioner Fok's Trading Ltd. No compliance issues detected None
Kumano Tea Moist Body Soap Anson Trading Co Ltd No compliance issues detected None
La Biosthetique Calming Shave Gel for Sensitive Skin Key Beauty Systems No compliance issues detected None
Lacoste Eau De Lacoste L.12.12. Eau De Toilette pour homme Coty Canada No compliance issues detected None
Lancer Lancer Intensive Night Treatment Hylaplex and Marula Oil Nordstrom No compliance issues detected None
Le Jardin D'Elisa Liquid Soap Lothantique Inc. No compliance issues detected None
Lion Shokubutsu Body Foam Anson Trading Co Ltd. No compliance issues detected None
Lise Watier Lift & Firm 3D Deep Remodeling Night Creme Groupe Marcelle No compliance issues detected None
Living Proof Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Shampoo Sephora No compliance issues detected None
L'Occitane en Provence Lavande De Haute-Provence Hand Cream L'Occitane en Provence No compliance issues detected None
L'Occitane en Provence Lavande de Haute-Provence Cleansing Hand Wash L'Occitane en Provence No compliance issues detected None
London Drugs Cocoa Butter Body Lotion London Drugs No compliance issues detected None
Look At Me Peachy Peach Body Wash & Shower Gel KY Trading Co Ltd. No compliance issues detected None
L'Oréal Paris Color Radiance Conditioner L'Oréal No compliance issues detected None
Lothantique Bath Foam Milk Lothantique Inc. No compliance issues detected None
Lubriderm Lubriderm Daily Nourishing Lotion Shea & Enriching Cocoa Butter Johnson & Johnson Inc. No compliance issues detected None
LUSH Caca Brun LUSH Manufacturing Ltd. No compliance issues detected None
LUSH Vanillary LUSH Manufacturing Ltd. Contained prohibited ingredient dihydrocoumarin Stop sale by LUSH Manufacturing Ltd.
LUSH Dirty Styling Cream LUSH Manufacturing Ltd. No compliance issues detected None
Lynn Natural Therapy Grape Seed Deep Cleansing Foam  - Elastic Winners/Home Sense No compliance issues detected None
Macherie Moisture Conditioner Anson Trading Co Ltd. No compliance issues detected None
Mennon Skin Bracer Original After Shave Colgate-Palmolive Canada Inc. No compliance issues detected None
Mio Rice Bran Facial Cleanser Jireh Trading & Marketing Inc. No compliance issues detected None
Miss Hana Radiant Cushion Compact Foundation Jireh Trading & Marketing Inc. No compliance issues detected None
MISSHA Lasting: Painting Tint EXOD INTERNATIONAL INC. No compliance issues detected None
MISSHA Super Aqua: Ice Tear EXOD INTERNATIONAL INC. No compliance issues detected None
Mizon Deep Cleansing Foam Chuusie Cosmetics and Skincare Inc. No compliance issues detected None
My Beauty Diary Aloe Vera Soothing Mask Anson Trading Co Ltd. No compliance issues detected None
My Scheming Hyaluronan Hydrating Black Mask Anson Trading Co Ltd. No compliance issues detected None
Nature Republic Wine Red Hair Color Cream Nature Republic No compliance issues detected None
Nivea Men Maximum Hydration Body Lotion Beiersdorf Canada Inc. No compliance issues detected None
Nivea Men Revitalizing Body Lotion for Normal Skin Beiersdorf Canada Inc. No compliance issues detected None
Olay Olay 7 in 1 Moisturizer Plus Gradual Sunless Tanner Proctor & Gamble No compliance issues detected None
Olay Olay Fresh Effects {S'wipe Out} Proctor & Gamble No compliance issues detected None
Old Spice Old Spice Classic After Shave Proctor & Gamble No compliance issues detected None
Option + Lavender Moisturizing Bubble Bath Uniprix No compliance issues detected None
Option + Shaving Cream-aloe Uniprix No compliance issues detected None
OSiS+ Mighty Matte Ultra Strong Matte Cream Schwarzkopf Professional Canada No compliance issues detected None
Paimore Co. Ltd. Straight Delta Hard 1st Agent Hair by Thomas No compliance issues detected None
pb Renew Maintain Moisturizer - Step 3 Planet Beach Corp Canada No compliance issues detected None
Pecksniff's Grapefruit & Citron Hand & Nail Treatment Cream Winners/Home Sense No compliance issues detected None
Peter Thomas Roth 24K Gold Pure Luxury Cleansing Butter Sephora No compliance issues detected None
Physicians Formula Murumuru Butter Bronzer London Drugs No compliance issues detected None
Phytomer Émergence  Even Skin Tone Refining Serum Sopar International No compliance issues detected None
Phytomer Hydra Original Non-Oily Ultra-Moisturizing Fluid Spirit Spa Inc. No compliance issues detected None
Phyt's PHYT'S Lait Hydro Nettoyant (Water-Soluble Cleansing Milk) CJBM/PHYT'S Canada No compliance issues detected None
Phyt's PHYT'S Gloss -Cerise Griotte CJBM/PHYT'S Canada No compliance issues detected None
Pierre Augé Gentle Eraser Peeling Image Beauté No compliance issues detected None
PJC PJC Coconut Oil Shampoo Jean Coutu No compliance issues detected None
PJC Maui Moisture Conditioner Jean Coutu No compliance issues detected None
Punky Colour Semi-permanent Conditioning Hair Color (Cherry On Top) Lawtons Drugs No compliance issues detected None
Pure Instinct Pure Instinct Pheromone Infused Perfume Oil Adult Source No compliance issues detected None
R+Co Chiffon Styling Mousse Thumpers Salon No compliance issues detected None
Red Carpet Manicure Erase Gel Nail Polish Remover Lawtons Drugs No compliance issues detected None
ReEn Jayoon Secret Hair Recipe Seohyang Conditioner KY Trading Co Ltd. No compliance issues detected None
Regis Designline Olive Oil Conditioner Regis Salon No compliance issues detected None
Renpure Professional Argan Oil & Vitamin E Nourishing Conditioner Winners/Home Sense No compliance issues detected None
Revlon American Crew 3-IN-1 Shampoo, Conditioner and Body Wash Revlon Canada Inc. No compliance issues detected None
Revlon Revlon Ultra HD Matte Lipcolor Revlon Canada Inc. No compliance issues detected None
Robin Tauer Shaving soap "Cernunnos" ESP Salon Sales No compliance issues detected None
Safa Safa Vitamine C Facial Cleansing Oil Safa Herbal Products Ltd No compliance issues detected None
Satin Smooth Satin cool- Aloe Skin Soother Gel Star Bedard No compliance issues detected None
Satin Smooth Skin Care Exfoliating Foaming Facial Cleanser Can-West Agencies Ltd. No compliance issues detected None
Scentuals White Cranberry Natural Hydrating Body Spray Scentuals Body Care No compliance issues detected None
Scentuals Vanilla Velvet Natural Hydrating Hand & Body Lotion Scentuals Body Care No compliance issues detected None
Sea of Spa Body Cream Can-West Agencies Ltd. No compliance issues detected None
Secret A I am Watermelon Soothing Gel KY Trading Co Ltd. No compliance issues detected None
Senbel Urban Protection Restorative Hand Cream Billion Venture International No compliance issues detected None
Shiseido Tsubaki Volume Touch Shampoo Fok's Trading Ltd. No compliance issues detected None
Skin Food Choco Eyebrow Powder Cake Jireh Trading & Marketing Inc. No compliance issues detected None
Skincare (L de L) Cosmetics Retinol Night Cream Winners/Home Sense No compliance issues detected None
Skoah Kleansing Lotion skoah No compliance issues detected None
Skoah Face Skrub skoah No compliance issues detected None
Skoah Face Skotion skoah No compliance issues detected None
SNB SNB Expert Remover Dectro No compliance issues detected None
SST Signature Series CC Cream - Color Correcting Foundation SST Cosmetics Inc. No compliance issues detected None
Tarte Clean Slate Timeless Smoothing Primer Sephora No compliance issues detected None
Tata Harper Regenerating Cleanser Sephora No compliance issues detected None
Terry Terry Sheer-Expert Perfecting Fluid Foundation Sheer Flawless Correction Nordstrom No compliance issues detected None
The Face Shop Tiare Fleur de Tiare Daily Perfumed Hand Wash Winners/Home Sense No compliance issues detected None
Tiber River Naturals Grape Fizz Foaming Hand Soap Tiber River Naturals No compliance issues detected None
Tiber River Naturals Bellini Bath Bomb Tiber River Naturals No compliance issues detected None
Tony Moly Hello Bunny Perfume Bar - Bebe Powder KY Trading Co Ltd. No compliance issues detected None
Tru Fragrance & Beauty LLC Macaron Rose Urban Outfitters No compliance issues detected None
Tru Fragrance & Beauty LLC AEO Surf Fragrance Mist For Women American Eagle Outfitters No compliance issues detected None
Udderly Smooth Udderly Smooth Foot Cream with Shea Butter ANB Canada No compliance issues detected None
Upper Canada Naturally Upper Canada Maple Hand and Body Lotion Upper Canada Soap No compliance issues detected None
Upper Canada Naturally Upper Canada Maple Hand and Body Wash Upper Canada Soap No compliance issues detected None
V76 Smooth Shave Cream Thumpers Salon No compliance issues detected None
V76 Blue Cedar Eau de Toilette Thumpers Salon No compliance issues detected None
Vaseline Intensive Care Dry Skin Repair Unilever Canada No compliance issues detected None
Vatika Naturals Vatika Naturals Refreshing Lemon Shampoo Gagan Foods International No compliance issues detected None
Versace Eros Perfume's Distributors Inc. No compliance issues detected None
Verveine Fraiche Body Cream Lothantique Inc. No compliance issues detected None
Victoria's Secret Victoria's Secret Amber Romance Fragrance Mist Victoria's Secret No compliance issues detected None
Vie EGF Plasticizing Mask Sopar International No compliance issues detected None
Vitabath Cupcake Couture Vanilla Bourbon Body Wash Shoppers Drug Mart No compliance issues detected None
Vivier Hexam - Gentle Cleanser Vivier Canada No compliance issues detected None
Vivier Ultra hydrating mask Vivier Canada No compliance issues detected None
Wella Professionals Brilliance Conditioner For Fine to Normal Colored Hair Coty Canada No compliance issues detected None
Wet Flavored Lubricant Adult Source No compliance issues detected None
Wizmet International Champagne Dreams Fresh Strawberry Bubble Bath wizmet International No compliance issues detected None
Wizmet International Orchard & Vine White Tea & Citrus Body Mist wizmet International No compliance issues detected None
Yves Rocher Sérum Végétal Smoothing Cleansing Milk Yves Rocher Amérique du Nord Inc. No compliance issues detected None
Yves Rocher Sérum Végétal Wrinkles & Radiance – Smoothing Care Yves Rocher Amérique du Nord Inc. No compliance issues detected None
Zao essence of nature Soie de teint - Silk Foundation 9813934 CANADA INC No compliance issues detected None
Zara Home Kids Body Lotion Zara Home No compliance issues detected None
Zara Home Kids Hand & Body Wash Zara Home No compliance issues detected None

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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