Local Sources For Lye (Sodium Hydroxide)

Lye can be found at Home Hardware (not Depot) in the Drain Cleaning/Plumbing section.

 

Canadian Government and Regulatory Links

Although this is not an all exhaustive list of regulations with respect to cosmetics, toiletries and natural health products in Canada, it is a good start for those doing their own research. Additional information can be found at Health Canada's website. The following is a compilation of links which we feel meet most of our customers questions.

• Health Canada Cosmetics & Personal Care - general overview

• Guidelines for Cosmetics Manufacturers, Importers and Distributors

• Health Canada Regulatory Amendment FAQ

• Cosmetic Amendment to the Regulations - Published December 1, 2004

• Requirements for the Sale of Cosmetics in Canada

  • Cosmetics Notification Form

  • Guide for Completing the Cosmetic Notification Form

  • List of Prohibited or Restricted Cosmetic Ingredients

• Guidelines for Cosmetic Advertising and Labeling Claims

• Cosmetic Regulations - Justice Department of Canada

• Health Canada - Bug Repellants are Considered an Pesticide  - legislation and regulations which will apply to natural bug sprays or repellants

• Natural Health Product Regulations - applies if you manufacture toiletries and claim they afford a therapeutic value - i.e., clears eczema

• Health Canada - What's Classified as a Drug

• Cosmetic, Toiletry & Fragrance Association (CCTFA)

• Resources to find Chemical Ingredient Names where INCI's are not available:

  • British National Formulary

  • British Pharmacopoeia Commission

  • Food Chemicals Codex - Fifth Edition

  • European Directorate for Quality of Medicines

  • United States Pharmacopoeia

  • United States Adopted Names Council