Canadian Dental Association: The Canadian Dental Association

How To Apply

There are 2 program categories that manufacturers can apply under. The Consumer Product Recognition (CPR) program benefits and protects the public. The Professional Product Recognition (PPR) program identifies products for use in dental practice. This section outlines how to apply for the CDA Seal of Recognition.

The Application Process
Advertising and Packaging
Contact Information

The Application Process

A manufacturer who applies for the seal must:

Apply in writing, verifying product compliance with all requirements of Health Canada's Therapeutic Products Directorate;
Demonstrate that the product meets specific CDA requirements by supplying supporting data (clinical or laboratory studies) attesting to the safety and efficacy of the product;
Provide CDA with evidence that the product can be legally sold in Canada and belongs to a category specified by the Association;
Assure the appropriate product recognition committee that the applicant's manufacturing and laboratory facilities comply with product specifications, and that product packaging and labelling are accurate;
Submit product specification, ingredient lists and other pertinent information for review and approval.

The manufacturer may use the CDA Seal of Recognition for three years, with a renewal option. An annual fee must be paid to CDA for each product that carries the Association's seal.

Advertising and Packaging

CDA reviews all advertising claims for any product bearing the seal. Only those claims that can be supported by appropriate clinical and/or laboratory studies and scientific data are allowed. All packaging and labeling claims must also be supported by appropriate studies.

CDA regularly answers questions from dentists and members of the dental team, the media and the public about the evaluation process and CDA-recognized products.

Contact Information

For more information on application procedures, contact:

Coordinator, Dental Programs
Canadian Dental Association
Tel: (613) 523- 1770 or 1-800-267-6354 (toll free)
Fax: (613) 523-7736
reception@cda-adc.ca