Colgate Toothpaste is the flagship oral care line from Colgate-Palmolive, sold across Canada in cavity protection, whitening, sensitivity and kids formats.
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a US public corporation headquartered in New York. Colgate-Palmolive Canada Inc. markets products from Toronto, but the brand is not Canadian-owned.
Canadian shoppers can browse dozens of formulas on colgate.com/en-ca, from Cavity Protection and Max Fresh to Total and Optic White. Manufacturing for most lines is outside Canada, mainly in the United States and Mexico.
Use this page as a starting point to compare specific Colgate SKUs on FYI Canada. Each product listing notes ownership and any Made in Canada labeling on the Canadian pack.
Product Highlights
- •Wide Canadian product range
- •Fluoride cavity protection lines
- •Whitening and sensitivity options
- •Sold by Colgate-Palmolive Canada
- •US-owned brand
Category
Our Canadian score
Imported
Colgate toothpaste is sold in Canada by Colgate-Palmolive Canada but owned by US-based Colgate-Palmolive Company. Most toothpaste is manufactured outside Canada.
This score is our own read of publicly available evidence, not a regulatory finding. It is not a CFIA or Competition Bureau origin determination, and it is not the same as the "Product of Canada" or "Made in Canada" claims a manufacturer prints on a label. Check the package if you need the official claim. How we score
Key Facts
- Brand Owner
- Colgate-Palmolive Company (United States)
- Canadian Marketer
- Colgate-Palmolive Canada Inc.
- Category
- Toothpaste and oral care
- Manufacturing
- Primarily US and Mexico
- Shop
- colgate.com/en-ca
Where to Buy
Product Information
Ingredients
Varies by Colgate formula. See individual product pages for active fluoride compounds and inactive ingredients.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Colgate toothpaste Canadian?
No. Colgate is owned by US-based Colgate-Palmolive. It is sold in Canada through Colgate-Palmolive Canada.
Where is Colgate toothpaste made?
Most Colgate toothpaste for Canada is manufactured in the United States and Mexico. Select cavity protection tubes may carry Made in Canada on the drug facts label.
Who owns Colgate?
Colgate-Palmolive Company, a publicly traded US corporation.
Where can I buy Colgate in Canada?
Grocery stores, pharmacies and colgate.com/en-ca.
Does Colgate make kids toothpaste?
Yes. Colgate sells several kids lines in Canada including 2-in-1 and Pokemon formulas.
Is Colgate the same as Crest?
No. Colgate is Colgate-Palmolive. Crest is a Procter & Gamble brand.
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