Canada proposes to add Solvent Violet 13 to the list of toxic substances

The Canadian government has proposed adding Solvent Violet 13 to the country’s list of toxic substances under Schedule 1 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA), which is likely to trigger risk management actions. 

The stakeholders have 60 days to comment on the proposal - until 30 November 2022. While the regulation itself does not impose regulatory requirements, it would empower the environmental and health departments to manage the potential health risks of the colorant, likely focusing on its use in cosmetics. 

Solvent Violet 13 is used in many cosmetic products, including body lotions, lipsticks, and hair dyes, along with candles, pet shampoos, and food packaging. The 2018 draft screening assessment noted that exposure to the substance from some cosmetic products is the biggest concern. 

In July 2021, Canada’s environment and health ministries suggested including Solvent Violet 13 to the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist, a move that would restrict the dye’s use in cosmetics placed in the country. 

In its proposal on 1 October 2022, the government said it would consider the effects of potential risk management policies and consult with stakeholders before taking further action.

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