Proposed Food Safety Guidance for Novel Food Regulations Focused on Plant Breeding
CFIA and Health Canada have been working on new Food Safety guidance documents pertaining to Novel foods focused on plant breeding. Two new guidance documents are available to aid in your company’s plant breeding compliance, these are: Guidance on foods derived from products of plant breeding. Guidance on the pre-market assessment of food products derived
... Read moreInterim Order No. 2 Respecting the Importation and Sale of Medical Devices for Use in Relation to COVID-19
As of March 1, 2021, Interim Order No. 2 replaces Interim Order No. 1 Respecting the importation and sale of medical devices for use in relation to COVID-19. Interm Order No. 2 will continue to issue expedited authorizations for the sale or import of medical devices to deal with the current significant risk of COVID-19
... Read moreFDA’s Addition of the 9th Allergen (Sesame)
Sesame will become the 9th major food allergen officially recognized by the United States (FDA) on January 1st, 2023. The industry will have roughly two years to incorporate labeling changes to accommodate this new requirement. This clear labeling initiative is warranted to improve transparency, reduce allergic reactions, and protect this vulnerable population. Prevalence: Sesame allergies
... Read moreWhy You Should Consider a Third-Party NHP Importer of Record?
Natural Health Products (NHPs) are regulated by Health Canada under the authority of the Food and Drugs Act and the Natural Health Products Regulations (NHPR) and must be licensed prior to marketing in Canada. Licensed NHPs are assigned an eight (8) digit Natural Product Number (NPN) or Homeopathic Medicine Number (DIN-HM). To be classified as an NHP,
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