Food or NHP: Distinguishing Between a Natural Health Product and a Supplemented Food
Supplemented foods and natural health products (NHPs) can sometimes pose challenges when trying to determine the correct regulatory pathway to gain market access in Canada. Supplemented foods are broadly defined by Health Canada as pre-packaged products that are manufactured, sold or represented as foods, which contain added vitamins, minerals, amino acids, herbal or bioactive ingredients.
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https://youtu.be/BEsWTYXGqAQ Summertime has finally arrived and with it comes hot temperatures and intense ultraviolet rays. Exposure to ultraviolet light is known to be associated with early skin aging and skin cancer. While the best protection from the sun is to avoid exposure altogether there are times when this is not possible. Using an appropriately regulated
... Read moreSafe Food for Canadians Regulations: How Does it Affect You?
The Safe Food for Canadians Act (SFCA) and the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR) are set to come into effect on January 15, 2019. Under the new legislation and corresponding regulations, certain companies involved in the manufacturing, distribution, handling and sale of food will be required to implement regulatory changes to improve food safety
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