Built for international brands that need a Canadian import partner, not disconnected vendors
Importer of Record Canada Canadian Address Support Cosmetics, NHPs & Medical Devices Regulatory Compliance Logistics & Customs Coordination Bilingual Labelling
Why Brands Choose ICG

Your Canadian Market Entry Strategy Starts with the Right Importer of Record

Entering Canada is not only about shipping product. It is about classification, documentation, compliant labelling, Canadian import readiness, customs coordination, and commercial planning. That is where Integrative Consulting Group stands apart.

ICG supports brands that need a Canadian import partner with the regulatory and operational context to move products into Canada responsibly. We help reduce friction, identify gaps before shipment, and organize the practical steps needed for a stronger launch.

ICG at a Glance

A practical solution for companies that need Canadian importer expertise, regulatory awareness, and organized execution.

Importer of Record Canadian import partner support for eligible brands entering Canada.
Regulatory Compliance Documentation, product review, CNF support, label review, and claims screening.
Logistics & Customs Broker coordination, shipping strategy, customs readiness, and import process planning.
Packaging & Labelling Bilingual packaging and label review aligned with Canadian market expectations.
Canadian Address Requirement

No Canadian Address for Cosmetic Notification? We Can Help.

For cosmetic products, Health Canada requires a Canadian address for the manufacturer or importer in the Cosmetic Notification Form. For international brands without a Canadian office, this can become a practical barrier to Canadian market entry.

ICG can support qualified cosmetic and skincare brands with Canadian Importer of Record services, Canadian address support, Cosmetic Notification review or updates, bilingual labelling review, ingredient and claims screening, import documentation coordination, and launch-readiness planning.

Canadian address support for eligible cosmetic brands that require manufacturer or importer details on the CNF.
CNF review and updates to help align product, formula, label, and importer information.
Compliance-first onboarding before import commitments, warehousing, fulfillment, or distributor launch.
Core Services

End-to-End Importer of Record Services for the Canadian Market

ICG helps your company move from export ambition to a compliant, market-ready, commercially viable Canadian launch.

IOR

Importer of Record Services

ICG can act as your Canadian Importer of Record for qualified products, connecting regulatory review, Canadian address support, customs coordination, documentation, and launch planning into one workflow.

CNF

Cosmetic Notification Support

For cosmetics, we support CNF review, updates, ingredient and formula alignment, label-to-CNF consistency, and importer information planning.

RC

Regulatory Compliance

We help your team prepare for Canadian market entry with product review, claim review, documentation support, and a clear compliance pathway.

LG

Logistics Coordination

From shipping strategy to customs readiness, we help organize the practical movement of goods into Canada with fewer surprises.

PL

Packaging & Labelling

We support bilingual packaging and labelling requirements while helping your product look ready for commercial success.

BR

Business & Launch Planning

ICG helps you think beyond importation with strategic guidance around readiness, positioning, distribution, and Canadian launch structure.

How We Work

A Clear 4-Step IOR Process for Importing Products into Canada

Whether you are importing cosmetics, preparing a Natural Health Product launch, or evaluating a medical device opportunity, our process is structured to reduce delays and improve execution.

1

Product & Document Review

We assess your product category, ingredients, labels, claims, SDS, manufacturer details, and existing Canadian documentation.

2

IOR & Address Assessment

We determine whether ICG can support the product as Canadian Importer of Record and what documentation is required.

3

Compliance & Import Readiness

We identify CNF, label, claims, bilingual packaging, customs, and documentation gaps before shipment.

4

Import & Launch Support

We coordinate the practical import pathway, broker communication, warehousing, fulfillment planning, and post-launch updates.

Who We Serve

Specialized Import Support for Three High-Opportunity Product Categories

ICG is positioned to support companies entering Canada across multiple regulated and commercially important categories.

Strategic Advantage

More Than Freight. More Than an Address. A Fully Integrated Canadian Import Solution.

Most companies need several separate vendors to handle product review, bilingual labelling, logistics, documentation, and market-entry planning. ICG was built to bring those functions together.

Canadian importer capability paired with practical experience in regulated product categories.
Integrated support for compliance, packaging, logistics, labelling, and business planning.
Multilingual communication that helps international clients move faster and with greater clarity.
Canadian market focus that keeps planning aligned with real import and launch requirements.
Canadian Market Entry

What International Brands Need Before Launching in Canada

Canadian Importer of Record support
Canadian address support where required and eligible
Regulatory compliance planning for cosmetics, NHPs, and medical devices
Bilingual packaging and labelling strategy
Import logistics and customs planning
Commercially ready packaging and product positioning

ICG helps international companies enter the Canadian market with integrated support in regulatory compliance, importer-of-record planning, logistics, packaging, labelling, and business planning.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions About Importer of Record Services in Canada

Common questions from international brands preparing to import cosmetics, skincare, wellness products, NHPs, or medical devices into Canada.

What is an Importer of Record in Canada?
An Importer of Record is the party responsible for key import-related declarations, documentation, customs coordination, and import process responsibilities. For regulated or semi-regulated products, the IOR role should be supported by product review, documentation readiness, and Canadian compliance planning.
Can ICG act as our Canadian Importer of Record?
ICG can provide Canadian Importer of Record support for qualified products after reviewing the product category, ingredients or technical documentation, labels, claims, manufacturer information, import documents, and Canadian market-entry plan.
Do cosmetic brands need a Canadian address for the Cosmetic Notification Form?
Health Canada requires a Canadian address for the manufacturer or importer in the Cosmetic Notification Form. ICG can review whether your product and documentation are suitable for Canadian Importer of Record and Canadian address support.
Can ICG help us import cosmetics into Canada?
Yes. ICG supports companies that want to import cosmetics into Canada by helping with CNF review or updates, ingredient review, claims screening, bilingual labelling, packaging review, logistics coordination, and broader market-entry strategy.
What documents do you need before acting as Importer of Record?
Typical onboarding documents include ingredient lists, formula or concentration information where applicable, label artwork, claims and marketing copy, SDS, manufacturer details, country of origin, existing CNF information if available, commercial invoice details, and the intended Canadian sales channel.
Can ICG update an existing Cosmetic Notification Form?
Yes. ICG can assist with CNF review and updates, especially where importer information, formula details, label content, product name, or responsible contact information needs to be aligned before Canadian sale or continued import activity.
Does ICG provide warehousing, relabelling, or fulfillment support?
Yes. Depending on product needs and commercial plan, ICG can help coordinate warehousing, relabelling, pick-pack preparation, courier handoff, and fulfillment planning as part of a broader Canadian market-entry workflow.