List of non-prescription drugs for which the testing requirements set out in subsections C.02.019 (1) and (2) of the Food and Drug Regulations do not Apply

This is an ambulatory list of non-prescription drugs for which the testing requirements set out in subsections C.02.019 (1) and (2) of the Food and Drug Regulations do not apply

An ambulatory (or open or rolling) reference refers to the incorporation of a document in such a way as to include any future changes to that document without a need to remake the regulation.

Supersedes: 2020-04-29

Date issued: 2022-10-28

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Class of non-prescription drugs	Active ingredient(s)	Quantity of active ingredient(s)	Qualifier(s)	Route(s) of administration	Use(s) or purpose(s)
Acne therapy products	All approved ingredients	All approved quantities	For human use	Topical	All approved uses or purposes
Anti-dandruff products	All approved ingredients	All approved quantities	For human use	Topical	All approved uses or purposes
Antiperspirants	All approved ingredients	All approved quantities	For human use	Topical	All approved uses or purposes
Antiseptic skin cleansers	All approved ingredients	All approved quantities	For human use	Topical	All approved uses or purposes
Athlete's foot treatment	All approved ingredients	All approved quantities	For human use	Topical	All approved uses or purposes
Diaper rash products	All approved ingredients	All approved quantities	For human use	Topical	All approved uses or purposes
Medicated skin care products	All approved ingredients	All approved quantities	For human use	Topical	All approved uses or purposes except for antifungals, antivirals, antibiotics, corticosteroids, counterirritants, and analgesics.
Mouthwashes	All approved ingredients	All approved quantities	For human use	Oral cavity	All approved uses or purposes
Sunscreens	All approved ingredients	All approved quantities	For human use	Topical	All approved uses or purposes
Toothpaste	All approved ingredients	All approved quantities	For human use	Oral cavity	All approved uses or purposes
Throat lozenges	All approved ingredients	All approved quantities	For human use	Oral cavity	All approved uses or purposes