The Process

Who We Are

The Dermatology Review Panel is comprised of key dermatologists from across Canada.

These physicians were selected based on their expertise in various skin care areas, geographical diversity and dedication to the mission of this program.

Submit Your Product

When you submit your product submission form, supporting data and review fee, your product will go through a standardized review process by three reviewers from the panel. Those results are tabulated and a final decision is rendered by the Board of Governors. The seal is available to all products that meet the criteria set-out by the panel.

Promotional Plan

A promotional plan will be implemented in order to help educate consumers and create awareness. This includes a website (English and French) that explains the purpose of the review process and the seal and provides a list of approved products and the claims that were reviewed.

The DRP Seal of Approval

Upon approval and receipt of the licence fee, you will receive a high resolution ``Seal of Approval`` for use on your product's packaging, advertisements and any other promotional vehicles within Canada. Once granted, your Seal will be valid for a 3 year licensing period, subject to the terms of the Agreement. Each product is subject to an annual licensing fee.

Resubmission of the Application

After the 3 year licensing period, resubmission of the application and data is required. This is to ensure that your product still meets the standards of the Dermatology Review Panel and to review any additional information that has become available. If there are any changes to your product during the 3 year licensing agreement, a new submission is required. The Dermatology Review Panel offers a discounted review fee and annual license fee for similar products in the same product line and with the same brand name.

Applicants FAQ

The Dermatology Review Panel reviews only those claims supported by adequate scientific evidence. Only the claim(s) that are reviewed will be listed with the product name on the DRP website if it is approved.

  • Stand-Alone Product = You are submitting only one product. There are no other products being submitted at the same time that have the same brand.

If you are submitting "multiple products" from the same product line, the following definitions apply:

  • Flagship Product = The main product in the line (has the most evidence of efficacy).
  • Product Line = More than one product and they have the same brand and product line name, are interchangeable (i.e. lotion or cream with the same spf) and have the same key ingredient and approved use as the Flagship Product.
  • Multiple Products / Same Line = More than one product and they have the same brand and product line name, are NOT interchangeable (i.e. shampoo or conditioner / cleanser or moisturizer). A separate Product Submission Form, supporting data and fee is required for each product. The fees for additional products being submitted in this review will be discounted in accordance with terms of the Agreement.
  • KEY PRODUCT CLAIMS TO BE REVIEWED = Only those claims supported by adequate, scientific evidence will be evaluated.

No, as there is confidentiality agreement in place that prevents us from disclosing products that do not receive the seal. In some cases you may also want to request another review and submit additional or new data.

Yes, the review by Dermatology Review Panel is not exclusive to any product. If a product meets our standards, it has the opportunity to receive the seal.

If there is no change to the product, a Product submission Form needs to be submitted indicating in all the relevant areas that no change has occurred and the form signed by a senior medical person from your company. A processing fee will apply.

Dermatology Review Panel is a division of DRP Dermatology Inc.

Dermatology Review Panel™

The Dermatology Review Panel™, a division of DRP Dermatology Inc. ("DRP") has been formed to provide an independent dermatologists' review of non-prescription skin care products (includes over-the-counter and other consumer products with skin care-related claims).

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