
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
Identifying the correct application type has become increasingly more crucial for Natural Health Product (NHP) applications. Incorrect classification can result
Health Canada recently published an additional notice regarding all interim orders relating to COVID-19 and Medical Devices. This notice is
Earlier this summer, Health Canada provided a notice to industry on the regulatory considerations for non-medical masks or face coverings,
In light of the current COVID-19 pandemic, Health Canada is taking action to increase supplies of disinfectants and hand sanitizers.
What is HACCP Plan Food safety is always evolving and becoming more complex, as companies require constant updating with safety
The purpose of a Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) plan is to identify and control any hazards that may
In light of the recent Coronavirus pandemic, the demand for antimicrobial products such as disinfectants and hand sanitizers are skyrocketing. The
With the need for hand sanitizers significantly increasing for healthcare personnel and individuals during the current COVID-19 pandemic do help
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
All marketed drugs and health products have benefits and risks. All health products are carefully evaluated before they are licensed
All drugs subject to the Food and Drug Regulations are required to gain premarket authorization prior to issuance of a
When Health Canada authorizes a drug to be marketed in Canada, a Drug Identification Number (DIN) is issued to the
The label and package are the first points of interaction between a health product and a consumer. Prior to the
In continuation to the last article on Canadian legislations and requirements regarding the marketing of drugs and medical devices, this
Health Canada is not only the national regulatory authority for issuing health product marketing authorizations, but it also oversees and
Under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), the United States (U.S.) started graduated enforcement of the Foreign Supplier Verification Program
Natural Health Product Brand Name Guidance Brand names are an important part of your marketing strategy, but as many of
The Safe Food for Canadians Act (SFCA) and the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR) are set to come into
When it comes to topical essential oils, determining the correct regulatory pathway to ensure full compliance typically depends on how
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is a world renowned regulator which is known for its high scientific standards when
Supplemented foods and natural health products (NHPs) can sometimes pose challenges when trying to determine the correct regulatory pathway to
The Cannabis Regulations were officially published in Canada Gazette Part II on July 11, 2018. The regulations outline several different
Summertime has finally arrived and with it comes hot temperature and intense ultraviolet rays. Exposure to ultraviolet light is known
The Safe Food for Canadians Act (SFCA) and the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR) are set to come into
Health Canada implemented the Plain Language Labelling (PLL) initiative to help make the labels for non-prescription health products easier to
You might have heard a little something in the news recently about the legalization of Cannabis coming to Canada. Needless
In October 2014, the Natural and Non-prescription Health Products released a policy to manage the overall application review process. It
Hydrolyzed collagen and gelatin are animal-based proteins that have recently gained popularity within the food and supplement industry. Gelatin and
Just a little background information first before I talk about the business aspect of capitalizing on your NPN. NPN stands
In the winter and spring of 2017 Health Canada inspectors visited 23 companies. The program was called a compliance monitoring
On November 21, 2017 the Canadian Minister of Health announced the Proposed Approach to the Regulation of Cannabis. The public
BACKGROUND Originally implemented in 1920 after the inception of the Federal department of Health in 1919, the Food and Drugs
Some companies make the assumption that selling a dietary supplement product in Canada is no different than selling in the
Health Canada recently announced their initiative to modernize the regulatory framework for health products and foods. This is required due
Often the dietary supplement landscape in the United States has been referred to as the “Wild, Wild West” with many
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