Brand distributor in Canada: specialist retail and marketplaces

Canada offers stable, high-value consumers and clear rules. We give European and Korean brands a low-risk entry into Canadian retail and marketplaces, with bilingual labelling and Health Canada filings handled for you.

Launch your brand in Canada Regulation and compliance

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Did you know?

Canada in three facts

Two languages, one label

Product identity and net quantity must appear in both English and French on consumer packaging.

Source: Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act

The 10-day cosmetic rule

Every cosmetic must be notified to Health Canada within 10 days of its first sale in the country.

Source: Health Canada, Cosmetic Regulations

Supplements need an NPN

Vitamins and supplements need a Natural Product Number from Health Canada before they can be sold.

Source: Natural Health Products Regulations

Channels

Where we take your brand in Canada

Specialist retailers in every category

Pet, beauty, pharmacy and home specialists across Canada, with bilingual packaging and pricing in CAD.

Department stores and mass retail

Ranges and promotions built for Canada's department store and mass retail buyers.

Leading marketplaces

Bilingual listings and first-party supply for Canada's leading marketplaces, including Amazon.

Regulators

Canadian regulators we work with

Canadian rules are clear but strict on labelling. We prepare the filings and bilingual labels before goods ship.

Health Canada (CNF)Cosmetic Notification Forms for every cosmetic and personal care product.
Health Canada NNHPDNatural and Non-prescription Health Products Directorate: product licences (NPN) for supplements.
CFIACanadian Food Inspection Agency: import requirements for pet food and animal products.
CBSACanada Border Services Agency: customs clearance and duties.

Our expertise

We handle the paperwork that stops most brands

Ranges for Canadian specialist retail and marketplaces, shipped from our four export hubs
Bilingual English and French labels prepared before shipping
Cosmetic Notification Forms filed for every SKU we supply
Shipping from Europe, Korea and Dubai with full export and import documentation

For Canada

Categories we offer in Canada

European cosmetics, Korean beauty and pet care lead our Canadian range, supported by fragrance, supplements and home brands.

Pet careArquivet · Flexi · Flamingo · Nobby
Arabian fragrancesLattafa · Armaf · Rasasi
K-BeautyK-SECRET · rom&nd · ABIB · Torriden · Dasique
Cosmetics and personal careAlfaparf Milano · Guinot · Gisèle Denis · Agrado · IDC Institute · Bella Aurora · Mavala · ArtDeco
Health and supplementsAldous and European wellness brands
Home and kitchenTodocama · BRA · Monix · Arcos

Launch process

How we launch your brand in Canada

01
Demand-led brand selection
We look for unserved demand: brands shoppers search for but cannot find consistently, plus brands with the potential to create new demand.
02
Range and pricing
A Canada price list in CAD, with duties, bilingual labelling and retailer margins worked out in advance.
03
Retailer purchase order
We present the range to Canadian specialist, department store and marketplace buyers and secure the purchase order.
04
Launch and grow together
Joint campaigns with the retailer and a 360 plan across listings, advertising, in-store promotion and replenishment, aimed at long-term growth.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a Canadian company to sell in Canada?

No. BVT acts as your vendor: we sell to the retailer, ship from your warehouse and coordinate import and clearance.

Do my labels need to be in French?

Yes. Mandatory information such as product identity and net quantity must appear in English and French. We prepare bilingual labels before goods ship.

What does Health Canada require for cosmetics?

Each cosmetic must be notified to Health Canada within 10 days of its first sale. We file the notification for every SKU we supply.

How long does a launch take?

We make it as short as possible. Our wide network of contacts, from retail buyers to customs agents, regulatory consultants and logistics providers, lets us run registration, retailer onboarding and shipping in parallel rather than one after another. Working with the best professionals at every step of the process gets your products on shelf sooner.

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