The Dermatology Review Panel: An independent dermatologists’ review

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IN YOUR PRODUCT

by highlighting that your scientific evidence supports your claims

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What is Dermatology Review Panel?

Many consumers are confused by claims made regarding consumer products, especially skin care products. 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.

- The DRP Process

STEP
1

Product Submission Form

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.

STEP
2

Developing a Promotional Plan

We Promote Your Product

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.

STEP
3

The Seal is Granted

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.

STEP
4

After 3 Year Licensing Period

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.

- Frequently asked questions

Is DRP a government agency?

No, we are an independent group of dermatologists that have been brought together to review products to identify if they have scientific data to support the claims made about over-the-counter products. This review does not replace any other review / approval provided by other associations, agencies or government departments.

Who is the Dermatology Review Panel?

The Dermatology Review Panel ("DRP") is incorporated as DRP Dermatology Inc., a British Columbia company which is headed by dermatologists. The panel itself is a group of dermatologists from across Canada.

Can more than one product in the same category have the seal?

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

Will I find out which products are not approved?

No, as there is confidentiality agreement in place that prevents us from disclosing products that do not receive the seal. In some cases the manufacturer may resubmit with additional data and therefore be approved later.

Can I talk to a dermatologist on your Review Panel?

In order for the reviewers to remain at arms-length, we do not disclose to the public or to manufacturers submitting a product review who the reviewers are. They are dermatologists selected from across Canada, male and female, with a high-level of clinical experience in dermatology. If you have any questions regarding a product, you should discuss it with your own medical professional.

Does the presence of the DRP Seal mean the product is safe?

Products are regulated for safety by Health Canada. Our review indicates that the product is one DRP recommends.