"Made in Canada" is one of the reasons people give us for choosing a product, in reviews and in messages. For something you put on intimate skin, knowing who made it and where can feel like part of knowing what's in it. If ingredients are your main question, our guide to vulva balm ingredients goes through them one by one.
This article answers the origin question plainly. It lists which of our products are made in Canada and which are made abroad, explains what a Made in Canada claim has to meet under the rules of the Competition Bureau of Canada, and shows how to read the origin words on any label, ours included.
In this article
- What we make in Canada
- What is made abroad
- What Made in Canada means under Canadian rules
- Origin words, side by side
- How to read origin on a label
- Why buyers care
- The essentials, all made in Canada
- Frequently asked questions
What we make in Canada
Our consumables, the products you put on your skin or use to care for your toys, are made in Canada. That covers:
- Lips, our vulva balm
- Honey, our personal lubricant, in both the aloe-based and the silicone-based versions
- Clean, our toy cleaner
- Base, our shaving primer, and Après, our shaving aftercare
- Mist, our prebiotic spray, and Slow, our calming spray
- Essence, Serum, Melt, Mineral and Silk
Lips is also formulated by women, and Honey carries a bilingual label in English and French.
For Honey, Clean, Base and Après, the product page also names the city: they're made in Montréal, here in our own city.
What is made abroad
Our toys and silicone devices are made abroad, not in Canada. That includes Tone, Flush, Trio, Uno, Cakepop, Aura, Peak, Glow and O. They're made by manufacturing partners outside Canada.
We'd rather say that plainly than let a Montréal address suggest otherwise. Most of them share one material, medical-grade silicone.
If what matters most to you is the material rather than the country, our article on whether your sex toys are safe explains what to look for in toy materials.
What Made in Canada means under Canadian rules
The rules in this section are general information, to help you read any origin claim you come across. In Canada, origin claims on non-food products fall under the Competition Bureau, which enforces the rules against false or misleading advertising. A business doesn't have to say where a product is made. The Bureau puts it simply: you are not required to identify the country of origin of your products, but if you do, the information must be accurate and truthful.
For the words "Made in Canada", the Bureau sets out three conditions it looks for. It will generally not challenge the claim when at least 51% of the total direct costs of producing or manufacturing the good were incurred in Canada, when the last substantial transformation of the good happened in Canada, and when the claim comes with a qualifying statement such as "Made in Canada with imported parts".
"Product of Canada" sets a higher bar: at least 98% of the total direct costs incurred in Canada, plus the last substantial transformation in Canada. When a product doesn't meet either test, the Bureau suggests a more specific term that describes what happened in Canada, such as "Assembled in Canada" or "Designed in Canada".
Two words in those rules need a plain explanation. In the Bureau's guidelines, a substantial transformation is a fundamental change in form, appearance or nature that produces new and different goods.
Turning raw ingredients into a finished product is the kind of change the definition describes, while repackaging a finished product generally isn't. Direct costs are mainly the materials and the labour that go into making the product. General overhead usually isn't counted.
The Bureau also judges the general impression a label gives, not only its words. A maple leaf or a Canadian flag can create the same impression as the words "Made in Canada", so a picture counts as a claim too. And the Bureau notes that it does not approve or certify origin claims: each business is responsible for getting them right.
Origin words, side by side
| Label wording | What it means under the Bureau's rules | What to make of it |
|---|---|---|
| Product of Canada | At least 98% of direct costs in Canada, last substantial transformation in Canada | Almost everything happened here |
| Made in Canada with imported parts (or a similar qualifier) | At least 51% of direct costs in Canada, last substantial transformation in Canada | Made here, with some parts or ingredients from elsewhere |
| Made in Montréal | An origin claim, so it has to be accurate and truthful like any other | Tells you the city where the making happens |
| Assembled in Canada, Designed in Canada | Describes a specific step that happened here | The step named happened here; the rest may not have |
| A Canadian address only | The business's place of business | Tells you who sells it, not where it was made |
| A maple leaf or flag, no words | Counts as an origin claim if it gives that impression | Read the words near it before you rely on it |
How to read origin on a label
The most common mix-up is reading a Canadian address as a country of origin. For cosmetics, Health Canada requires the label to show the identity and principal place of business of the dealer, along with the ingredient list, warnings and directions. That address tells you who is responsible for selling the product in Canada. It doesn't, on its own, tell you where the product was made.
So when origin matters to you, look for the actual words. "Made in Canada" with a qualifier, "Product of Canada" or a named city such as "made in Montréal" each say something about where the product was made. A flag, a maple leaf or an address alone may not.
If a store's website and its label don't match, or the wording is vague, write to the store and ask. A business that makes its products here can usually tell you where in a sentence. That goes for us too: if you'd like to know where a product of ours is made, write to us and we'll answer within 24 to 48 hours.
Why buyers care
When buyers write about why they chose us, Canadian making is one of the reasons that comes up. One Honey buyer wrote: "I have been on the hunt for a Canadian based lube for a while" (H., verified buyer, September 2023). A Lips buyer put it in one line: "It works really well and it's made in Canada !" (p.K., verified buyer, October 2026).
Reviews don't always say why it matters. For a product that touches sensitive skin, wanting to know where it comes from before you buy makes sense on its own.
Where a product is made says nothing about whether it will suit your skin, and we'd never use it that way. A clear answer about who made it and where does make it easier to ask questions. Every product still needs its own check: the ingredient list for anything you react to, and a patch test before you rely on a new skin product. If a new product leaves your skin red, itchy or sore for more than a day or two, stop using it and see a doctor.
The essentials, all made in Canada
If you'd like to try our Canadian-made consumables together, the essentials kit puts three of them in one order: Lips, our vulva balm, Honey, our personal lubricant, and Clean, our toy cleaner. It starts at $72 CAD ($54 USD), and you'll find it on the essentials kit page.
Each one does a different job. Lips is a vulva balm made with organic plant oils and candelilla wax, with no fragrance, no hormones and no petroleum. It isn't a lubricant and shouldn't be used as one.
Honey is the lubricant: the aloe-based version is water-based and works with latex condoms and every toy material, and the silicone-based version doesn't dry out or wash away like a water-based one, but isn't recommended with silicone toys. Clean is a spray for non-porous toys, rinsed off with water after use, and it isn't a body wash.
If you're wondering how your order will arrive, our guide to discreet shipping explains what the box, the label and your card statement show.
Frequently asked questions
Which Peach & Cream products are made in Canada?
Our consumables are made in Canada: Lips, both versions of Honey, Clean, Base, Après, Mist, Slow, Essence, Serum, Melt, Mineral and Silk. Honey, Clean, Base and Après are made in Montréal. Our toys and silicone devices, such as Cakepop, Aura, Peak, Glow, Trio, Uno, Tone and Flush, are made abroad by manufacturing partners outside Canada.
What does Made in Canada mean legally?
Under the Competition Bureau's guidelines, the Bureau generally won't challenge a Made in Canada claim when at least 51% of the total direct costs were incurred in Canada, the last substantial transformation happened in Canada, and the claim carries a qualifier such as "with imported parts". Product of Canada needs at least 98%.
What is the difference between Product of Canada and Made in Canada?
Product of Canada is the stricter claim. It means at least 98% of the total direct costs of making the product were incurred in Canada, along with the last substantial transformation. Made in Canada needs at least 51%, the last substantial transformation in Canada, and a qualifying statement such as "Made in Canada with imported parts".
Does a Canadian address on a label mean it was made in Canada?
No. For cosmetics, Health Canada requires the label to show the identity and principal place of business of the dealer, which is the business responsible for selling it. That address tells you who sells the product, not where it was made. Look for origin words such as Made in Canada or a named city.
Are your sex toys made in Canada?
No. Our toys and silicone devices are made abroad by manufacturing partners outside Canada. Our consumables, such as Lips, Honey and Clean, are the products made in Canada. If you'd like more detail about a specific toy, write to us and we'll answer within 24 to 48 hours.
Does Made in Canada mean a product is safer?
Not on its own. Origin tells you where a product was made, not whether it suits your skin. For any intimate product, read the full ingredient list, check for anything you've reacted to before, and patch test a new skin product on your forearm before using it on intimate skin.
Sources
- Conditions for Made in Canada and Product of Canada claims, and alternatives: Competition Bureau of Canada, Made in Canada claims
- Substantial transformation, direct costs and general impression: Competition Bureau of Canada, Product of Canada and Made in Canada claims
- What a cosmetic label in Canada must show: Health Canada, Labelling of cosmetics
About this article
Written by the Peach & Cream team, based in Montréal. Published October 15, 2026. Last updated October 15, 2026. Product origin facts come from our product pages and labels; buyer words are quoted exactly from verified reviews on our store. This article is general information, not legal or medical advice. Lips does not treat or prevent any condition.