Technical / Regulatory Version (For Compliance Documents)

Site Licensing & Regulatory Authorization

NOC Cosmetics holds a valid Site Licence issued by Health Canada, authorizing the manufacture of Natural Health Products (NHPs) in accordance with Canadian regulatory requirements.

Products requiring a Natural Product Number (NPN) are manufactured in compliance with applicable Natural Health Product Regulations. An NPN is issued by Health Canada following product review and confirms that the formulation, recommended use, and supporting evidence meet regulatory standards for safety, efficacy, and quality.

SPF Product Development & Testing Requirements

Products containing Sun Protection Factor (SPF) claims are subject to mandatory testing and validation to substantiate label claims and ensure regulatory compliance.

Required testing includes, but is not limited to:

  • In-vivo or in-vitro SPF efficacy testing

  • Stability testing

  • Microbiological testing

  • Preservative efficacy (challenge) testing, where applicable

Estimated costs:

  • Initial SPF validation and regulatory testing: approximately $8,000 CAD

  • Subsequent production-related testing: approximately $6,000 CAD per order

All testing must be completed prior to market release to ensure compliance with Health Canada regulations and applicable labeling standards.