CFIA Advances Red Tape Reduction With Major Regulatory Repeals
Red tape continues to create challenges for companies working within Canada’s food, agriculture, and plant industries. While strong safeguards remain essential, many long-standing rules have become outdated and no longer reflect current science or operational realities. This is why red tape reduction remains a core priority for the federal government. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) recently announced major steps forward
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The Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) program is one of Canada’s most valuable federal tax incentives for businesses. If you’ve been wondering what is SR&ED and how it could benefit your company, you’re not alone. Many businesses don’t realize that a wide range of research and development activities may qualify for this incentive. By
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Event Dates: October 27–30, 2025Location: Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, USA SupplySide Connect Las Vegas 2025 is the leading event for dietary supplements, functional foods, beverages, and ingredient innovation. It brings together suppliers, manufacturers, and industry experts to explore new science, trends, and regulatory pathways. Quality Smart Solutions will be attending to support companies working with
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Event Dates: September 17–18, 2025 Location: International Center, Hall 2, Mississauga, ON Join Quality Smart Solutions at Pets Canada 2025, Canada’s leading event for pet food, veterinary health products (VHPs), and pet care innovation. This tradeshow brings together manufacturers, distributors, and experts shaping the future of the pet industry. As the pet market expands, regulatory requirements
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Event Dates: September 19–21, 2025 Location: Enercare Center at Exhibition Place, Toronto, Canada Join Quality Smart Solutions at CHFA NOW Toronto 2025, Canada’s leading tradeshow for natural, organic, and wellness products. This event brings together retailers, brands, manufacturers, and experts to shape the future of food, supplements, and natural health. As regulatory requirements become more complex,
... Read moreFDA approves gardenia blue as Red No. 3 faces phase-out
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved gardenia blue, a plant-derived color additive, for limited use in certain foods. At the same time, the agency is encouraging a faster transition away from synthetic FD&C Red No. 3 due to growing safety concerns. These developments reflect the FDA’s evolving approach to color additive safety
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Join Quality Smart Solutions at SIAL Toronto 2025, Canada’s premier event for the food and beverage industry. This international tradeshow brings together top innovators, suppliers, manufacturers, and experts from across the globe to shape what’s next in food. As regulatory frameworks continue to evolve, our team is here to help you navigate Health Canada, FDA,
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April 7–9, 2025 Meadowlands Exposition Center | Secaucus, NJ Join Quality Smart Solutions at SupplySide Connect New Jersey 2025, where leading experts in health, nutrition, and dietary supplements will gather to shape the future of the industry. This key event brings together product innovators, suppliers, and service providers to foster collaboration and success. With regulatory
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May 20–22, 2025 Fira Barcelona Gran Via | Barcelona, Spain Join Quality Smart Solutions at Vitafoods Europe 2025, the premier global event for nutraceutical suppliers, manufacturers, and industry leaders. This event shapes the future of the functional food, beverage, and dietary supplement sectors with innovations and regulatory insights from across the globe. As regulations tighten
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Arab Health 2025 is one of the world’s largest healthcare exhibitions. It brings together industry leaders, innovators, and regulatory experts to explore the latest advancements in healthcare. This global event serves as a platform for networking, collaboration, and discussions on emerging trends, cutting-edge technology, and regulatory challenges in the healthcare sector. Quality Smart Solutions will
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