Regulatory Support for Indie Beauty Brands

Helping Canadian handmade cosmetic brands become compliant, confident, and ready to grow

No technical jargon, no guesswork. Just step-by-step support dedicated to small beauty brands.

What You’re Facing:
You’re a small handmade beauty brand making products at home, working hard to get into stores. Then, you’re told you need a Cosmetic Notification Form (CNF). You’re probably unaware that your products legally need a CNF to be sold. Now, you are overwhelmed by Health Canada’s Cosmetic Regulations, especially when no one explains how they apply to indie or handmade products.

Here’s How I Can Help:
I break the Cosmetic Regulation process into clear steps: I screen your ingredients, audit your labels, and flag any risky claims, so you can register confidently and keep selling.

What Differentiates Me:
I specialize in helping indie and handmade beauty brands navigate the CNF requirements. I look out for the home-based maker who’s one opportunity away from their big break. You don’t need a regulatory team; you need someone who understands how small brands work and how Canadian regulations apply to them.

Why This Service Is Right for You:
If you want to scale your products and protect your brand from takedown risks, this service gives you the clarity and compliance tools to do it right from the start.

My Promise:
You’ll leave with CNF-ready guidance, label tips, and ingredient insights that simplify compliance — not stress you out.

→ ✨If you're new to Cosmetic Compliance, Start here. You will find a free CNF Planning worksheet.

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The Indie Guide to Cosmetic Compliance in Canada

📘Your step-by-step compliance guide — built for Indies, not corporations.

👉 Grab the guide and get the clarity you need to move forward with confidence.

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Our Core Services

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🧴 Label Compliance Check

Cover your basics before you print.

Make sure your product label meets Canadian cosmetic requirements — so you don’t get flagged for missing info.
Includes:

• Bilingual product name + identity
• Net quantity in metric units
• INCI list location & format

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🧪 Ingredient Screening

NCI-correct and Hotlist-safe.

Avoid compliance issues by reviewing every ingredient the right way — by its proper name and regulatory status.
Includes:

• INCI ingredients formatting and order
• Cross-check with Health Canada’s Hotlist
• Flags for restricted or prohibited ingredients
• Tips to correct issues before submitting a CNF

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📢 Claims & Language Review

Say what you mean — without turning your product into a drug.

Avoid misleading or non-cosmetic language that could delay your launch or get your product pulled.
Includes:

• Drug-like and problematic claims flagged
• Cosmetic-safe rewording suggestions
• Supportive claim swaps when possible

About Us 

After years in the lab, then being introduced to the regulatory side of product development, I saw how overwhelming the process can be.

It is especially harder for indie founders navigating this complex territory on their own.

Curated & Regulated exists to help you launch with confidence — and clarity — from day one.
Whether you’re filling out your first CNF or refining your label copy, I’ve got you.

My goal is to empower emerging skincare and haircare brands with regulatory clarity.

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Prefer to Email? You’re in the Right Place.

Not everyone loves phone calls. At Curated & Regulated, I’ve designed this space for founders who want clarity without the pressure.

If you have questions about:

  • Whether your product fits within cosmetic regulations

  • What’s included in a service package

  • How to get started with an intake form

  • Or even where to begin…

You’re welcome to send me an email anytime. Whether it’s a quick question or a deeper concern, I’ll get back to you within 1–2 business days.