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The Components of an NHP Label
The product label is something we all look at in our daily lives, but not everyone is well equipped with
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superadmin
July 27, 2021
Nhp
Blog
How to sell a Dietary Supplement NHP on Amazon.ca (or online in Canada)
How to Sell Dietary Supplements or NHPs on Amazon or Other Online Platforms in Canada? What is an NHP? In
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Andrew Lau
July 13, 2021
Dietary Supplements
Blog
COVID-19 and Hard Surface Disinfectants
COVID-19 and Hard Surface Disinfectants – What You Need to Know In Canada, chemical products that are used to clean,
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Kalpna Mistry
July 6, 2021
Drug
Blog
Why 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
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Marleen Haroon
June 3, 2021
Natural Health Products (NHP)
Blog
Conventional Foods vs. Supplemented Foods
Conventional Foods vs. Supplemented Foods The easiest way to know the difference between these categories are that Conventional foods are
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Mitchell Kiernan
April 20, 2021
Food & Beverage
Blog
The Difference between a Class I, II and III NHP Application
Identifying the correct application type has become increasingly more crucial for Natural Health Product (NHP) applications. Incorrect classification can result
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Maron Daniel
March 1, 2021
Natural Health Products (NHP)
Blog
Ensuring Predictability for Interim Orders Relating to COVID-19
Health Canada recently published an additional notice regarding all interim orders relating to COVID-19 and Medical Devices. This notice is
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Kalpna Mistry
December 15, 2020
Medical Devices
Blog
Regulatory Considerations for Non-Medical Masks or Face Coverings
Earlier this summer, Health Canada provided a notice to industry on the regulatory considerations for non-medical masks or face coverings,
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Kalpna Mistry
September 13, 2020
Medical Devices
Blog
Clarifications and requirements regarding the interim measure for Hard Surface Disinfectants and Hand Sanitizers
In light of the current COVID-19 pandemic, Health Canada is taking action to increase supplies of disinfectants and hand sanitizers.
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Xin Yi Gao
May 29, 2020
Natural Health Products (NHP)
Blog
What is HACCP and Food Handler’s Certification
What is HACCP Plan Food safety is always evolving and becoming more complex, as companies require constant updating with safety
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Quality Smart Solutions
April 26, 2020
Food Safety
Blog
How to Develop a HACCP Plan
The purpose of a Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) plan is to identify and control any hazards that may
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Andrew Parshad
April 21, 2020
Food Safety
Blog
COVID-19 FIGHT: Hand sanitizers and disinfectants compliance – Canada and US
In light of the recent Coronavirus pandemic, the demand for antimicrobial products such as disinfectants and hand sanitizers are skyrocketing. The
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Andrew Parshad
March 23, 2020
Natural Product Number (NPN)
Blog
Q&A: Selling Hand Sanitizers in Canada during COVID-19 pandemic
With the need for hand sanitizers significantly increasing for healthcare personnel and individuals during the current COVID-19 pandemic do help
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Andrew Parshad
March 22, 2020
Natural Product Number (NPN)
Blog
Protecting Canadians from Unsafe Drugs Act
The Protecting Canadians from Unsafe Drugs Act (Vanessa’s Law) introduces amendments to the Food and Drugs Act that will improve Health Canada’s ability to
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Quality Smart Solutions
February 3, 2020
OTC Drugs
Blog
Reporting Adverse Reactions to Marketed Health Products
All marketed drugs and health products have benefits and risks. All health products are carefully evaluated before they are licensed
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Quality Smart Solutions
January 31, 2020
Natural Health Products (NHP)
Blog
Post-Drug Identification Number (DIN) Changes
All drugs subject to the Food and Drug Regulations are required to gain premarket authorization prior to issuance of a
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Quality Smart Solutions
January 29, 2020
Drug Identification Number (DIN)
Blog
Regulatory requirements for Drug Identification Numbers (DINs)
When Health Canada authorizes a drug to be marketed in Canada, a Drug Identification Number (DIN) is issued to the
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Quality Smart Solutions
January 27, 2020
Drug Identification Number (DIN)
Blog
Plain Language Labelling Regulations
The label and package are the first points of interaction between a health product and a consumer. Prior to the
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Quality Smart Solutions
January 24, 2020
OTC Drugs
Blog
Consumer Advertising of Health Products
In continuation to the last article on Canadian legislations and requirements regarding the marketing of drugs and medical devices, this
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Quality Smart Solutions
January 22, 2020
Natural Health Products (NHP)
Blog
Illegal Marketing of Drugs and Medical Devices in Canada
Health Canada is not only the national regulatory authority for issuing health product marketing authorizations, but it also oversees and
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Quality Smart Solutions
January 20, 2020
Medical Devices
Blog
Foreign Supplier Verification Program – USA & Canada agreement?
Under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), the United States (U.S.) started graduated enforcement of the Foreign Supplier Verification Program
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Andrew Parshad
October 12, 2018
Food Safety
Blog
Natural Health Product Brand Name Guidance
Natural Health Product Brand Name Guidance Brand names are an important part of your marketing strategy, but as many of
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Andrew Parshad
October 10, 2018
Natural Health Products (NHP)
Blog
SFCR: What to expect when you’re inspected?
The Safe Food for Canadians Act (SFCA) and the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR) are set to come into
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Quality Smart Solutions
September 2, 2018
Food & Beverage
Blog
Essentials Oils: Cosmetic or NHP?
When it comes to topical essential oils, determining the correct regulatory pathway to ensure full compliance typically depends on how
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Quality Smart Solutions
August 28, 2018
Natural Product Number (NPN)
Blog
Why EFSA’s Role as a Regulatory Authority is Important to Us
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is a world renowned regulator which is known for its high scientific standards when
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Quality Smart Solutions
August 11, 2018
Food Safety
Blog
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
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Quality Smart Solutions
July 26, 2018
Natural Product Number (NPN)
Blog
Navigating the Canadian Cannabis Market: What Type of Licence Do You Need?
The Cannabis Regulations were officially published in Canada Gazette Part II on July 11, 2018. The regulations outline several different
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Quality Smart Solutions
July 16, 2018
Cannabis Solutions
Blog
Sunscreens – Canada and U.S. Regulatory Differences
Summertime has finally arrived and with it comes hot temperature and intense ultraviolet rays. Exposure to ultraviolet light is known
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Quality Smart Solutions
July 11, 2018
Cosmetic Products
Blog
Safe 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
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Quality Smart Solutions
July 5, 2018
Food Safety
Blog
Plain Language Labelling for OTCs & NHPs
Health Canada implemented the Plain Language Labelling (PLL) initiative to help make the labels for non-prescription health products easier to
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Quality Smart Solutions
June 2, 2018
Natural Product Number (NPN)
Blog
Cannabindiol in NHPs and Foods: The Current Truth
You might have heard a little something in the news recently about the legalization of Cannabis coming to Canada. Needless
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Quality Smart Solutions
May 12, 2018
Natural Health Products (NHP)
Blog
Imminent Changes to the Current Canada Natural Health Product (NPN) Licensing timelines
In October 2014, the Natural and Non-prescription Health Products released a policy to manage the overall application review process. It
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Quality Smart Solutions
April 30, 2018
Natural Product Number (NPN)
Blog
Collagen & Gelatin: Not Your Average Protein Sources
Hydrolyzed collagen and gelatin are animal-based proteins that have recently gained popularity within the food and supplement industry. Gelatin and
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Quality Smart Solutions
April 27, 2018
Food & Beverage
Blog
Business considerations when applying for a Natural Product Number (NPN)
Just a little background information first before I talk about the business aspect of capitalizing on your NPN. NPN stands
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Andrew Parshad
February 19, 2018
Natural Product Number (NPN)
Blog
Compliance Monitoring 2017 Report of Natural Health Products sites
In the winter and spring of 2017 Health Canada inspectors visited 23 companies. The program was called a compliance monitoring
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Andrew Parshad
February 6, 2018
Natural Health Products (NHP)
Blog
Summary of the Proposed Approach to the Regulation of Cannabis
On November 21, 2017 the Canadian Minister of Health announced the Proposed Approach to the Regulation of Cannabis. The public
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Andrew Parshad
November 22, 2017
Cannabis Solutions
Blog
PLL – Plain Language Labeling: What it means and how it affects you
BACKGROUND Originally implemented in 1920 after the inception of the Federal department of Health in 1919, the Food and Drugs
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Andrew Parshad
August 6, 2017
Drug Identification Number (DIN)
Blog
Top 3 things to consider when planning to sell your Dietary Supplement in CANADA
Some companies make the assumption that selling a dietary supplement product in Canada is no different than selling in the
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Andrew Parshad
February 9, 2015
Dietary Supplements
Blog
A New NHPD Coming Soon?
Health Canada recently announced their initiative to modernize the regulatory framework for health products and foods. This is required due
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Andrew Parshad
March 1, 2014
Natural Health Products (NHP)
Blog
Beware: More Bullets in Russian Roulette Game With The FDA!
Often the dietary supplement landscape in the United States has been referred to as the “Wild, Wild West” with many
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Andrew Parshad
March 1, 2014
Dietary Supplements