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Canada cosmetic ingredient regulations

The Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist records administrative prohibitions and restrictions.

Regulator
Health Canada
Source language
English and French
Coverage version
Health Canada Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist, 13 August 2025

Official ingredient records

580 matching records
ProhibitedOfficial guidanceOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Convallatoxin

Canada Hotlist: Convallatoxin

CAS 508-75-8

Health Canada lists this ingredient as prohibited for use in cosmetic products.

Source:Hotlist prohibited entry 172 · version Health Canada Hotlist 2025-08-13 · source checked 2026-08-30

ProhibitedOfficial guidanceOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Coumetarol

Canada Hotlist: Coumetarol

CAS 4366-18-1

Health Canada lists this ingredient as prohibited for use in cosmetic products.

Source:Hotlist prohibited entry 173 · version Health Canada Hotlist 2025-08-13 · source checked 2026-08-30

ProhibitedOfficial guidanceOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Creosote

Canada Hotlist: Creosote

CAS 8021-39-4; 8001-58-9

Health Canada lists this ingredient as prohibited for use in cosmetic products.

Conditions: Synonyms or related compounds: Coal tar creosote; wood creosote

Source:Hotlist prohibited entry 174 · version Health Canada Hotlist 2025-08-13 · source checked 2026-08-30

ProhibitedOfficial guidanceOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Crimidine

Canada Hotlist: Crimidine

CAS 535-89-7

Health Canada lists this ingredient as prohibited for use in cosmetic products.

Conditions: Synonyms or related compounds: 2-chloro-6-methylpyrimidin-4-yldimethylamine

Source:Hotlist prohibited entry 175 · version Health Canada Hotlist 2025-08-13 · source checked 2026-08-30

ProhibitedOfficial guidanceOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Croton tiglium oil

Canada Hotlist: Croton tiglium oil

CAS 8001-28-3

Health Canada lists this ingredient as prohibited for use in cosmetic products.

Source:Hotlist prohibited entry 176 · version Health Canada Hotlist 2025-08-13 · source checked 2026-08-30

ProhibitedOfficial guidanceOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Curare

Canada Hotlist: Curare

CAS 8063-06-7

Health Canada lists this ingredient as prohibited for use in cosmetic products.

Source:Hotlist prohibited entry 177 · version Health Canada Hotlist 2025-08-13 · source checked 2026-08-30

ProhibitedOfficial guidanceOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Curarine

Canada Hotlist: Curarine

CAS 22260-42-0

Health Canada lists this ingredient as prohibited for use in cosmetic products.

Source:Hotlist prohibited entry 178 · version Health Canada Hotlist 2025-08-13 · source checked 2026-08-30

ProhibitedOfficial guidanceOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Curarizants, synthetic

Canada Hotlist: Curarizants, synthetic

Health Canada lists this ingredient as prohibited for use in cosmetic products.

Source:Hotlist prohibited entry 179 · version Health Canada Hotlist 2025-08-13 · source checked 2026-08-30

RestrictedOfficial guidanceOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Cyanoacrylate-based adhesives

Canada Hotlist: Cyanoacrylate-based adhesives

CAS 7085-85-0; 137-05-3; 10586-17-1

Health Canada lists this ingredient as restricted; the listed conditions and warnings apply.

Conditions: Synonyms or related compounds: Ethyl cyanoacrylate; Methyl cyanoacrylate; Isopropyl cyanoacrylate | a) Cyanoacrylate adhesives for eyelash extensions must be sold for professional use only (i.e., not for direct sale to consumers). | b) Other cosmetics · Maximum concentration: b) "WARNING. BONDS SKIN INSTANTLY. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, MOUTH AND SKIN. KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN. Eyelid bonding: consult a physician. Skin bonding: soak and ease apart gently. Not for use in the area of the eye." · Warnings: a) "For application by trained professionals only" and "Ensure the eye is protected and immobilized during application." "WARNING. BONDS SKIN INSTANTLY. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, MOUTH AND SKIN. KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN. Eyelid bonding: consult a physician. Skin bonding: soak and ease apart gently."

Source:Hotlist restricted entry 31 · version Health Canada Hotlist 2025-08-13 · source checked 2026-08-30

ProhibitedOfficial guidanceOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Cyclarbamate

Canada Hotlist: Cyclarbamate

CAS 5779-54-4

Health Canada lists this ingredient as prohibited for use in cosmetic products.

Source:Hotlist prohibited entry 180 · version Health Canada Hotlist 2025-08-13 · source checked 2026-08-30

ProhibitedOfficial guidanceOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Cyclizine and its salts

Canada Hotlist: Cyclizine and its salts

CAS 82-92-8

Health Canada lists this ingredient as prohibited for use in cosmetic products.

Source:Hotlist prohibited entry 181 · version Health Canada Hotlist 2025-08-13 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Cyclocoumarol

Canada Hotlist: Cyclocoumarol

CAS 518-20-7

Health Canada lists this ingredient as prohibited for use in cosmetic products.

Source:Hotlist prohibited entry 182 · version Health Canada Hotlist 2025-08-13 · source checked 2026-08-30

ProhibitedOfficial guidanceOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Cyclomenol and its salts

Canada Hotlist: Cyclomenol and its salts

CAS 5591-47-9

Health Canada lists this ingredient as prohibited for use in cosmetic products.

Source:Hotlist prohibited entry 183 · version Health Canada Hotlist 2025-08-13 · source checked 2026-08-30

ProhibitedOfficial guidanceOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Deanol aceglumate

Canada Hotlist: Deanol aceglumate

CAS 3342-61-8

Health Canada lists this ingredient as prohibited for use in cosmetic products.

Source:Hotlist prohibited entry 186 · version Health Canada Hotlist 2025-08-13 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Decamethylenebis (trimethylammonium) salts

Canada Hotlist: Decamethylenebis (trimethylammonium) salts

CAS 541-22-0; 3198-38-7; 1420-40-2

Health Canada lists this ingredient as prohibited for use in cosmetic products.

Conditions: Synonyms or related compounds: Decamethonium bromide; Decamethonium dichloride; Decamethonium iodide

Source:Hotlist prohibited entry 187 · version Health Canada Hotlist 2025-08-13 · source checked 2026-08-30

ProhibitedOfficial guidanceOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Dextropropoxyphene

Canada Hotlist: Dextropropoxyphene

CAS 469-62-5

Health Canada lists this ingredient as prohibited for use in cosmetic products.

Source:Hotlist prohibited entry 189 · version Health Canada Hotlist 2025-08-13 · source checked 2026-08-30

ProhibitedOfficial guidanceOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Dibromosalicylanilides

Canada Hotlist: Dibromosalicylanilides

CAS 24556-64-7; 87-12-7; 2577-72-2

Health Canada lists this ingredient as prohibited for use in cosmetic products.

Source:Hotlist prohibited entry 190 · version Health Canada Hotlist 2025-08-13 · source checked 2026-08-30

ProhibitedOfficial guidanceOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Dichloroethanes

Canada Hotlist: Dichloroethanes

CAS 1300-21-6; 107-06-2 · EC 203-458-1 / 215-077-8

Health Canada lists this ingredient as prohibited for use in cosmetic products.

Conditions: Synonyms or related compounds: Ethylene chlorides

Source:Hotlist prohibited entry 191 · version Health Canada Hotlist 2025-08-13 · source checked 2026-08-30

ProhibitedOfficial guidanceOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Dichloroethylenes

Canada Hotlist: Dichloroethylenes

CAS 25323-30-2; 540-59-0; 75-35-4; 156-59-2; 156-60-5

Health Canada lists this ingredient as prohibited for use in cosmetic products.

Conditions: Synonyms or related compounds: Acetylene chlorides

Source:Hotlist prohibited entry 192 · version Health Canada Hotlist 2025-08-13 · source checked 2026-08-30

ProhibitedOfficial guidanceOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Dichlorosalicylanilides

Canada Hotlist: Dichlorosalicylanilides

CAS 1147-98-4; 4214-48-6

Health Canada lists this ingredient as prohibited for use in cosmetic products.

Source:Hotlist prohibited entry 193 · version Health Canada Hotlist 2025-08-13 · source checked 2026-08-30

ProhibitedOfficial guidanceOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Dicoumarol

Canada Hotlist: Dicoumarol

CAS 66-76-2

Health Canada lists this ingredient as prohibited for use in cosmetic products.

Source:Hotlist prohibited entry 194 · version Health Canada Hotlist 2025-08-13 · source checked 2026-08-30

ProhibitedOfficial guidanceOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Diethyl maleate

Canada Hotlist: Diethyl maleate

CAS 141-05-9

Health Canada lists this ingredient as prohibited for use in cosmetic products.

Source:Hotlist prohibited entry 196 · version Health Canada Hotlist 2025-08-13 · source checked 2026-08-30

ProhibitedOfficial guidanceOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Diethyl sulfate

Canada Hotlist: Diethyl sulfate

CAS 64-67-5

Health Canada lists this ingredient as prohibited for use in cosmetic products.

Source:Hotlist prohibited entry 197 · version Health Canada Hotlist 2025-08-13 · source checked 2026-08-30

ProhibitedOfficial guidanceOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Diethyl toluamide

Canada Hotlist: Diethyl toluamide

CAS 134-62-3 · EC 205-149-7

Health Canada lists this ingredient as prohibited for use in cosmetic products.

Conditions: Synonyms or related compounds: DEET

Source:Hotlist prohibited entry 198 · version Health Canada Hotlist 2025-08-13 · source checked 2026-08-30

RestrictedOfficial guidanceOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Diethylene glycol

Canada Hotlist: Diethylene glycol

CAS 111-46-6 · EC 203-872-2

Health Canada lists this ingredient as restricted; the listed conditions and warnings apply.

Conditions: Synonyms or related compounds: DEG | Not permitted in oral or leave-on products (see also " Glycerin ").

Source:Hotlist restricted entry 32 · version Health Canada Hotlist 2025-08-13 · source checked 2026-08-30

RestrictedOfficial guidanceOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Diethylhexyl Adipate

Canada Hotlist: Diethylhexyl Adipate

CAS 103-23-1 · EC 203-090-1

Health Canada lists this ingredient as restricted; the listed conditions and warnings apply.

Conditions: Synonyms or related compounds: DEHA; Dioctyl Adipate; Bis(2-Ethylhexyl)Hexanedioate | a) Leave-on body moisturizers | b) Other cosmetics · Maximum concentration: a) 6.0%

Source:Hotlist restricted entry 33 · version Health Canada Hotlist 2025-08-13 · source checked 2026-08-30

ProhibitedOfficial guidanceOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Diethylhexyl phthalate

Canada Hotlist: Diethylhexyl phthalate

CAS 117-81-7 · EC 204-211-0

Health Canada lists this ingredient as prohibited for use in cosmetic products.

Conditions: Synonyms or related compounds: DEHP

Source:Hotlist prohibited entry 199 · version Health Canada Hotlist 2025-08-13 · source checked 2026-08-30

ProhibitedOfficial guidanceOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Difencloxazine

Canada Hotlist: Difencloxazine

CAS 5617-26-5

Health Canada lists this ingredient as prohibited for use in cosmetic products.

Source:Hotlist prohibited entry 200 · version Health Canada Hotlist 2025-08-13 · source checked 2026-08-30

ProhibitedOfficial guidanceOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Digitaline

Canada Hotlist: Digitaline

CAS 71-63-6

Health Canada lists this ingredient as prohibited for use in cosmetic products.

Source:Hotlist prohibited entry 201 · version Health Canada Hotlist 2025-08-13 · source checked 2026-08-30

RestrictedOfficial guidanceOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Dihydrocoumarin

Canada Hotlist: Dihydrocoumarin

CAS 119-84-6 · EC 204-354-9

Health Canada lists this ingredient as restricted; the listed conditions and warnings apply.

Conditions: a) Leave-on products | b) Rinse-off products · Maximum concentration: 0.035% | 3.5%

Source:Hotlist restricted entry 34 · version Health Canada Hotlist 2025-08-13 · source checked 2026-08-30

ProhibitedOfficial guidanceOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Dihydrotachysterol

Canada Hotlist: Dihydrotachysterol

CAS 67-96-9

Health Canada lists this ingredient as prohibited for use in cosmetic products.

Source:Hotlist prohibited entry 203 · version Health Canada Hotlist 2025-08-13 · source checked 2026-08-30

ProhibitedOfficial guidanceOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Dimethoxane

Canada Hotlist: Dimethoxane

CAS 828-00-2

Health Canada lists this ingredient as prohibited for use in cosmetic products.

Conditions: Synonyms or related compounds: 2,6-dimethyl-1,3-dioxan-4-yl acetate

Source:Hotlist prohibited entry 204 · version Health Canada Hotlist 2025-08-13 · source checked 2026-08-30

ProhibitedOfficial guidanceOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Dimethyl citraconate

Canada Hotlist: Dimethyl citraconate

CAS 617-54-9

Health Canada lists this ingredient as prohibited for use in cosmetic products.

Source:Hotlist prohibited entry 205 · version Health Canada Hotlist 2025-08-13 · source checked 2026-08-30

ProhibitedOfficial guidanceOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Dimethyl sulfate

Canada Hotlist: Dimethyl sulfate

CAS 77-78-1

Health Canada lists this ingredient as prohibited for use in cosmetic products.

Source:Hotlist prohibited entry 206 · version Health Canada Hotlist 2025-08-13 · source checked 2026-08-30

ProhibitedOfficial guidanceOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Dimethyl sulfoxide

Canada Hotlist: Dimethyl sulfoxide

CAS 67-68-5 · EC 200-664-3

Health Canada lists this ingredient as prohibited for use in cosmetic products.

Conditions: Synonyms or related compounds: DMSO

Source:Hotlist prohibited entry 207 · version Health Canada Hotlist 2025-08-13 · source checked 2026-08-30

ProhibitedOfficial guidanceOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Dimethylamine

Canada Hotlist: Dimethylamine

CAS 124-40-3

Health Canada lists this ingredient as prohibited for use in cosmetic products.

Source:Hotlist prohibited entry 208 · version Health Canada Hotlist 2025-08-13 · source checked 2026-08-30

ProhibitedOfficial guidanceOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Dimethylformamide

Canada Hotlist: Dimethylformamide

CAS 68-12-2

Health Canada lists this ingredient as prohibited for use in cosmetic products.

Source:Hotlist prohibited entry 209 · version Health Canada Hotlist 2025-08-13 · source checked 2026-08-30

ProhibitedOfficial guidanceOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Dimevamide and its salts

Canada Hotlist: Dimevamide and its salts

CAS 60-46-8

Health Canada lists this ingredient as prohibited for use in cosmetic products.

Source:Hotlist prohibited entry 210 · version Health Canada Hotlist 2025-08-13 · source checked 2026-08-30

ProhibitedOfficial guidanceOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Dinitrophenol isomers

Canada Hotlist: Dinitrophenol isomers

CAS 25550-58-7

Health Canada lists this ingredient as prohibited for use in cosmetic products.

Source:Hotlist prohibited entry 211 · version Health Canada Hotlist 2025-08-13 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Dioxane

Canada Hotlist: Dioxane

CAS 123-91-1

Health Canada lists this ingredient as prohibited for use in cosmetic products.

Conditions: Synonyms or related compounds: 1,4-dioxane

Source:Hotlist prohibited entry 212 · version Health Canada Hotlist 2025-08-13 · source checked 2026-08-30

ProhibitedOfficial guidanceOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Dioxethedrin and its salts

Canada Hotlist: Dioxethedrin and its salts

CAS 497-75-6

Health Canada lists this ingredient as prohibited for use in cosmetic products.

Source:Hotlist prohibited entry 213 · version Health Canada Hotlist 2025-08-13 · source checked 2026-08-30

ProhibitedOfficial guidanceOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Diphenoxylate hydrochloride

Canada Hotlist: Diphenoxylate hydrochloride

CAS 3810-80-8

Health Canada lists this ingredient as prohibited for use in cosmetic products.

Source:Hotlist prohibited entry 215 · version Health Canada Hotlist 2025-08-13 · source checked 2026-08-30

ProhibitedOfficial guidanceOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Diphenylamine

Canada Hotlist: Diphenylamine

CAS 122-39-4

Health Canada lists this ingredient as prohibited for use in cosmetic products.

Source:Hotlist prohibited entry 216 · version Health Canada Hotlist 2025-08-13 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Health Canada Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist

Administrative prohibitions, restrictions, conditions and warning requirements

Legal meaning: Official Health Canada compliance indicator; not a complete safety clearance

Available language: English / French

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