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 recordsDiphenylpyraline and its salts
Canada Hotlist: Diphenylpyraline and its salts
CAS 147-20-6
Health Canada lists this ingredient as prohibited for use in cosmetic products.
Source:Hotlist prohibited entry 217 · version Health Canada Hotlist 2025-08-13 · source checked 2026-08-30
Doxylamine and its salts
Canada Hotlist: Doxylamine and its salts
CAS 469-21-6
Health Canada lists this ingredient as prohibited for use in cosmetic products.
Source:Hotlist prohibited entry 218 · version Health Canada Hotlist 2025-08-13 · source checked 2026-08-30
Emetine, its salts and derivatives
Canada Hotlist: Emetine, its salts and derivatives
CAS 483-18-1
Health Canada lists this ingredient as prohibited for use in cosmetic products.
Source:Hotlist prohibited entry 219 · version Health Canada Hotlist 2025-08-13 · source checked 2026-08-30
Endrin
Canada Hotlist: Endrin
CAS 72-20-8
Health Canada lists this ingredient as prohibited for use in cosmetic products.
Source:Hotlist prohibited entry 220 · version Health Canada Hotlist 2025-08-13 · source checked 2026-08-30
Ephedrine and its salts
Canada Hotlist: Ephedrine and its salts
CAS 299-42-3
Health Canada lists this ingredient as prohibited for use in cosmetic products.
Source:Hotlist prohibited entry 221 · version Health Canada Hotlist 2025-08-13 · source checked 2026-08-30
Epichlorohydrin
Canada Hotlist: Epichlorohydrin
CAS 106-89-8 · EC 203-439-8
Health Canada lists this ingredient as prohibited for use in cosmetic products.
Conditions: Synonyms or related compounds: Oxirane, chloromethyl
Source:Hotlist prohibited entry 222 · version Health Canada Hotlist 2025-08-13 · source checked 2026-08-30
Epinephrine
Canada Hotlist: Epinephrine
CAS 51-43-4
Health Canada lists this ingredient as prohibited for use in cosmetic products.
Source:Hotlist prohibited entry 223 · version Health Canada Hotlist 2025-08-13 · source checked 2026-08-30
Ergocalciferol
Canada Hotlist: Ergocalciferol
CAS 50-14-6 · EC 200-014-9 / 215-797-2
Health Canada lists this ingredient as restricted; the listed conditions and warnings apply.
Conditions: Synonyms or related compounds: Vitamin D2 | Average daily absorption should be equal to or less than 25 µg per day.
Source:Hotlist restricted entry 35 · version Health Canada Hotlist 2025-08-13 · source checked 2026-08-30
Eserine and its salts
Canada Hotlist: Eserine and its salts
CAS 57-47-6
Health Canada lists this ingredient as prohibited for use in cosmetic products.
Source:Hotlist prohibited entry 224 · version Health Canada Hotlist 2025-08-13 · source checked 2026-08-30
Estradiol
Canada Hotlist: Estradiol
CAS 50-28-2 · EC 200-023-8
Health Canada lists this ingredient as prohibited for use in cosmetic products.
Source:Hotlist prohibited entry 225 · version Health Canada Hotlist 2025-08-13 · source checked 2026-08-30
Estrogens
Canada Hotlist: Estrogens
Health Canada lists this ingredient as prohibited for use in cosmetic products.
Source:Hotlist prohibited entry 226 · version Health Canada Hotlist 2025-08-13 · source checked 2026-08-30
Estrone
Canada Hotlist: Estrone
CAS 53-16-7
Health Canada lists this ingredient as prohibited for use in cosmetic products.
Source:Hotlist prohibited entry 227 · version Health Canada Hotlist 2025-08-13 · source checked 2026-08-30
Ethinylestradiol
Canada Hotlist: Ethinylestradiol
CAS 57-63-6 · EC 200-342-2
Health Canada lists this ingredient as prohibited for use in cosmetic products.
Source:Hotlist prohibited entry 228 · version Health Canada Hotlist 2025-08-13 · source checked 2026-08-30
Ethionamide
Canada Hotlist: Ethionamide
CAS 536-33-4
Health Canada lists this ingredient as prohibited for use in cosmetic products.
Source:Hotlist prohibited entry 229 · version Health Canada Hotlist 2025-08-13 · source checked 2026-08-30
Ethoheptazine and its salts
Canada Hotlist: Ethoheptazine and its salts
CAS 77-15-6
Health Canada lists this ingredient as prohibited for use in cosmetic products.
Source:Hotlist prohibited entry 230 · version Health Canada Hotlist 2025-08-13 · source checked 2026-08-30
Ethoxyethanol
Canada Hotlist: Ethoxyethanol
CAS 110-80-5 · EC 203-804-1
Health Canada lists this ingredient as prohibited for use in cosmetic products.
Source:Hotlist prohibited entry 231 · version Health Canada Hotlist 2025-08-13 · source checked 2026-08-30
Ethoxyethanol acetate
Canada Hotlist: Ethoxyethanol acetate
CAS 111-15-9 · EC 203-839-2
Health Canada lists this ingredient as prohibited for use in cosmetic products.
Source:Hotlist prohibited entry 232 · version Health Canada Hotlist 2025-08-13 · source checked 2026-08-30
Ethyl PABA
Canada Hotlist: Ethyl PABA
CAS 94-09-7 · EC 202-303-5
Health Canada lists this ingredient as prohibited for use in cosmetic products.
Conditions: Synonyms or related compounds: Benzocaine; 4-Aminobenzoic Acid, Ethyl Ester
Source:Hotlist prohibited entry 234 · version Health Canada Hotlist 2025-08-13 · source checked 2026-08-30
Ethyl biscoumacetate and salts of the acid
Canada Hotlist: Ethyl biscoumacetate and salts of the acid
CAS 548-00-5
Health Canada lists this ingredient as prohibited for use in cosmetic products.
Source:Hotlist prohibited entry 233 · version Health Canada Hotlist 2025-08-13 · source checked 2026-08-30
Ethyl methacrylate
Canada Hotlist: Ethyl methacrylate
CAS 97-63-2 · EC 202-597-5
Health Canada lists this ingredient as restricted; the listed conditions and warnings apply.
Conditions: Warnings: "Avoid skin contact."
Source:Hotlist restricted entry 37 · version Health Canada Hotlist 2025-08-13 · source checked 2026-08-30
Ethylene oxide
Canada Hotlist: Ethylene oxide
CAS 75-21-8
Health Canada lists this ingredient as prohibited for use in cosmetic products.
Source:Hotlist prohibited entry 235 · version Health Canada Hotlist 2025-08-13 · source checked 2026-08-30
Ethylenediamine
Canada Hotlist: Ethylenediamine
CAS 107-15-3 · EC 203-468-6
Health Canada lists this ingredient as prohibited for use in cosmetic products.
Source:Hotlist prohibited entry 236 · version Health Canada Hotlist 2025-08-13 · source checked 2026-08-30
Ethylhexyl Ethylhexanoate
Canada Hotlist: Ethylhexyl Ethylhexanoate
CAS 7425-14-1 · EC 231-057-1
Health Canada lists this ingredient as restricted; the listed conditions and warnings apply.
Conditions: Synonyms or related compounds: 2-Ethylhexyl-2-ethylhexanoate | a) Body lotion | b) Foot lotion | c) Face make-up · Maximum concentration: 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.6%
Source:Hotlist restricted entry 36 · version Health Canada Hotlist 2025-08-13 · source checked 2026-08-30
Ethylphenacemide
Canada Hotlist: Ethylphenacemide
CAS 90-49-3
Health Canada lists this ingredient as prohibited for use in cosmetic products.
Source:Hotlist prohibited entry 237 · version Health Canada Hotlist 2025-08-13 · source checked 2026-08-30
Eucalyptus oil
Canada Hotlist: Eucalyptus oil
CAS 8000-48-4; 85203-56-1; 1627700-32-6; 91771-69-6; 90028-48-1
Health Canada lists this ingredient as restricted; the listed conditions and warnings apply.
Conditions: Synonyms or related compounds: Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil; Eucalyptus Citriodora Oil; Eucalyptus Radiata Leaf/Stem Oil; Eucalyptus Staigeriana Branch/Leaf Oil; Eucalyptus Dives Leaf/Twig Oil | a) Cosmetics in solid forms | b) Cosmetics in other forms with greater than 0.022% | c) Cosmetics in other forms with less than or equal to 0.022% · Warnings: b) "Keep out of reach of children", and "In case of accidental ingestion, call a Poison Control Centre or doctor immediately and advise them this product contains eucalyptus oil."
Source:Hotlist restricted entry 38 · version Health Canada Hotlist 2025-08-13 · source checked 2026-08-30
Fenadiazole
Canada Hotlist: Fenadiazole
CAS 1008-65-7
Health Canada lists this ingredient as prohibited for use in cosmetic products.
Source:Hotlist prohibited entry 238 · version Health Canada Hotlist 2025-08-13 · source checked 2026-08-30
Fenozolone
Canada Hotlist: Fenozolone
CAS 15302-16-6
Health Canada lists this ingredient as prohibited for use in cosmetic products.
Source:Hotlist prohibited entry 239 · version Health Canada Hotlist 2025-08-13 · source checked 2026-08-30
Fenyramidol
Canada Hotlist: Fenyramidol
CAS 553-69-5
Health Canada lists this ingredient as prohibited for use in cosmetic products.
Source:Hotlist prohibited entry 240 · version Health Canada Hotlist 2025-08-13 · source checked 2026-08-30
Ficus carica leaf absolute
Canada Hotlist: Ficus carica leaf absolute
CAS 68916-52-9
Health Canada lists this ingredient as prohibited for use in cosmetic products.
Source:Hotlist prohibited entry 241 · version Health Canada Hotlist 2025-08-13 · source checked 2026-08-30
Fluanisone
Canada Hotlist: Fluanisone
CAS 1480-19-9
Health Canada lists this ingredient as prohibited for use in cosmetic products.
Source:Hotlist prohibited entry 242 · version Health Canada Hotlist 2025-08-13 · source checked 2026-08-30
Fluoresone
Canada Hotlist: Fluoresone
CAS 2924-67-6
Health Canada lists this ingredient as prohibited for use in cosmetic products.
Source:Hotlist prohibited entry 243 · version Health Canada Hotlist 2025-08-13 · source checked 2026-08-30
Fluoride containing substances
Canada Hotlist: Fluoride containing substances
CAS 16984-48-8; 1333-83-1; 7681-49-4; 7789-75-5; 7783-47-3; 10163-15-2
Health Canada lists this ingredient as restricted; the listed conditions and warnings apply.
Conditions: Synonyms or related compounds: Sodium fluoride; Calcium fluoride; Stannous fluoride; Sodium monofluorophosphate | a) Not permitted in oral products. | b) other products
Source:Hotlist restricted entry 39 · version Health Canada Hotlist 2025-08-13 · source checked 2026-08-30
Fluorouracil
Canada Hotlist: Fluorouracil
CAS 51-21-8
Health Canada lists this ingredient as prohibited for use in cosmetic products.
Source:Hotlist prohibited entry 244 · version Health Canada Hotlist 2025-08-13 · source checked 2026-08-30
Formaldehyde
Canada Hotlist: Formaldehyde
CAS 50-00-0
Health Canada lists this ingredient as restricted; the listed conditions and warnings apply.
Conditions: a) Not permitted in aerosol products. | b) Non-aerosol products that release formaldehyde vapours when used according to directions. | c) Oral products | d) Non-oral products as a preservative | e) Nail hardeners, must be sold with nail shields and directions for use. · Maximum concentration: b) 0.01% | c) 0.1% | d) 0.2% | e) 5.0% · Warnings: e) "This product contains formaldehyde which has the potential to cause skin sensitivity."
Source:Hotlist restricted entry 40 · version Health Canada Hotlist 2025-08-13 · source checked 2026-08-30
Furazolidone
Canada Hotlist: Furazolidone
CAS 67-45-8
Health Canada lists this ingredient as prohibited for use in cosmetic products.
Source:Hotlist prohibited entry 245 · version Health Canada Hotlist 2025-08-13 · source checked 2026-08-30
Furfuryltrimethyl ammonium salts
Canada Hotlist: Furfuryltrimethyl ammonium salts
Health Canada lists this ingredient as prohibited for use in cosmetic products.
Source:Hotlist prohibited entry 246 · version Health Canada Hotlist 2025-08-13 · source checked 2026-08-30
Furocoumarins, except for naturally occurring in plant extracts
Canada Hotlist: Furocoumarins, except for naturally occurring in plant extracts
CAS 66-97-7
Health Canada lists this ingredient as restricted; the listed conditions and warnings apply.
Conditions: Sun tanning products · Maximum concentration: 1 mg/kg (1 ppm)
Source:Hotlist restricted entry 41 · version Health Canada Hotlist 2025-08-13 · source checked 2026-08-30
Galantamine
Canada Hotlist: Galantamine
CAS 357-70-0
Health Canada lists this ingredient as prohibited for use in cosmetic products.
Source:Hotlist prohibited entry 247 · version Health Canada Hotlist 2025-08-13 · source checked 2026-08-30
Gallamine triethiodide
Canada Hotlist: Gallamine triethiodide
CAS 65-29-2
Health Canada lists this ingredient as prohibited for use in cosmetic products.
Source:Hotlist prohibited entry 248 · version Health Canada Hotlist 2025-08-13 · source checked 2026-08-30
Glucocorticoids
Canada Hotlist: Glucocorticoids
CAS 1524-88-5
Health Canada lists this ingredient as prohibited for use in cosmetic products.
Source:Hotlist prohibited entry 249 · version Health Canada Hotlist 2025-08-13 · source checked 2026-08-30
Glutarimide and its salts
Canada Hotlist: Glutarimide and its salts
CAS 1121-89-7
Health Canada lists this ingredient as prohibited for use in cosmetic products.
Source:Hotlist prohibited entry 250 · version Health Canada Hotlist 2025-08-13 · source checked 2026-08-30
Glutethimide and its salts
Canada Hotlist: Glutethimide and its salts
CAS 77-21-4
Health Canada lists this ingredient as prohibited for use in cosmetic products.
Source:Hotlist prohibited entry 251 · version Health Canada Hotlist 2025-08-13 · source checked 2026-08-30
Glycerin
Canada Hotlist: Glycerin
CAS 56-81-5 · EC 200-289-5
Health Canada lists this ingredient as restricted; the listed conditions and warnings apply.
Conditions: Manufacturers of oral and leave-on products containing glycerin must ensure the raw material used is within the specifications of an accepted pharmacopoeia with respect to diethylene glycol (DEG) impurities (e.g. Glycerin Official Monograph in the most current edition of the USP).
Source:Hotlist restricted entry 42 · version Health Canada Hotlist 2025-08-13 · source checked 2026-08-30
Glycolic acid
Canada Hotlist: Glycolic acid
CAS 79-14-1 · EC 201-180-5
Health Canada lists this ingredient as restricted; the listed conditions and warnings apply.
Conditions: See " Alpha-hydroxy acids ".
Source:Hotlist restricted entry 43 · version Health Canada Hotlist 2025-08-13 · source checked 2026-08-30
Glycyclamide
Canada Hotlist: Glycyclamide
CAS 664-95-9
Health Canada lists this ingredient as prohibited for use in cosmetic products.
Source:Hotlist prohibited entry 252 · version Health Canada Hotlist 2025-08-13 · source checked 2026-08-30
Gold salts
Canada Hotlist: Gold salts
CAS 16903-35-8; 105883-47-4
Health Canada lists this ingredient as prohibited for use in cosmetic products.
Conditions: Synonyms or related compounds: Gold chloride HCl; Gold acetylmethionate; Gold aspartate/glutamate
Source:Hotlist prohibited entry 253 · version Health Canada Hotlist 2025-08-13 · source checked 2026-08-30
Guaifenesin
Canada Hotlist: Guaifenesin
CAS 93-14-1
Health Canada lists this ingredient as prohibited for use in cosmetic products.
Source:Hotlist prohibited entry 254 · version Health Canada Hotlist 2025-08-13 · source checked 2026-08-30
Guanethidine and its salts
Canada Hotlist: Guanethidine and its salts
CAS 55-65-2
Health Canada lists this ingredient as prohibited for use in cosmetic products.
Source:Hotlist prohibited entry 255 · version Health Canada Hotlist 2025-08-13 · source checked 2026-08-30
HC Blue No. 4
Canada Hotlist: HC Blue No. 4
CAS 158571-57-4
Health Canada lists this ingredient as prohibited for use in cosmetic products.
Source:Hotlist prohibited entry 257 · version Health Canada Hotlist 2025-08-13 · source checked 2026-08-30
HC Blue No. 5
Canada Hotlist: HC Blue No. 5
CAS 68478-64-8; 158571-58-5
Health Canada lists this ingredient as prohibited for use in cosmetic products.
Source:Hotlist prohibited entry 258 · 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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