Q:

Also, I think I’ve completed the form correctly, my only concern is that we use organic base oils for the soap recipe and when listing the proper INCI ingredient names you cannot say organic. Should I have explained that in...

I get a lot of questions about the CNF process and have seen a lot of the same questions being asked in FB groups as well. So here are the top 5 questions answered!

When will I hear back?

Health Canada can take anywhere from a couple...

Q:

Hi. Do you know if I need to fill out the government form if all I do is melt and pour soaps and the only thing I add is fragrance oils and soap colorant ??

Thanks

Kellie

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A:

Hey Kellie,

Thanks so much for your question!

Yes, you will...

Original Release Date: June 12, 2019

Original Release Date: May 29, 2019

I just wanted to pass on some updates to you as I've been receiving them from Health Canada. 

It seems like every person does theirs a little differently, but I was of the opinion that both the CNF...

Original Release Date: July 03, 2019

Wednesday CNF Tip: "May Contains"

If you have one base recipe that you use and only switch out the fragrance or colors or additives, you only need to submit one Cosmetic Notification Form!

How to...

Original Release Date: July 22, 2019

When you’re labeling and submitting CNF’s to Health Canada, you need to be using the INCI format.

What is INCI?

INCI stands for the International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients. It is a...

Original Release Date: March 24, 2018

To read the full article, check out this Modern Soapmaking post.

Take a deep breath.

If you've spent any time looking at the Health Canada website or listening to other soapmakers going through the same...