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Cosmetic Ingredients: Potential Presence of Toxic Substances
What is a cosmetic? Under Section 2 of the Food and Drugs Act, a cosmetic is defined as “any substance
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Andrew Lau
May 25, 2022
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Insider scoop on Selling, Importing & Registering your VHPs in Canada
Introduction: The market for animal and pet products is growing at a rapid pace. With that, there is also a
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Quality Smart Solutions
May 18, 2022
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7 Principles of HACCP: Everything you need to know before building a HACCP plan
What is HACCP? A common question that comes up in regulated industries, such as food manufacturing and processing, is “What
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Kalpna Mistry
May 12, 2022
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Top 6 Questions to ask about OTC Drugs
1. What are over-the-counter drug products (OTC drugs)? Non-prescription drugs also called over-the-counter (OTC drugs), are health products that can
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Kalpna Mistry
April 25, 2022
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Learn how to differentiate Dietary Supplement vs NHP Labeling
Introduction Dietary supplements in the USA are very similar to natural health products (NHP regulations) in Canada and many products
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Quality Smart Solutions
April 18, 2022
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4 Tips on How to Complete Your Cosmetic Notification Form
Are you a cosmetics manufacturer or distributor looking to navigate the complex world of regulatory compliance? Look no further
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Andrew Lau
April 11, 2022
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5 Tips to Successfully Secure your NPN Number
Top 5 Tips to Successfully Secure an NPN Number In order to sell a Natural Health Product (NHP) in Canada
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Esther Liu
March 10, 2022
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Natural Health Products Quality Characterization Guide for 2022
Natural Health Products have different characterization, identification, quantification, and purity standards that you should know about to ensure the quality
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Andrew Lau
February 14, 2022
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Top 10 Fruitful Medical Device Development Principles
Regulatory agencies across the globe, including the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Health Canada, and the United Kingdom’s Medicines
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Kalpna Mistry
February 9, 2022
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Therapeutic vs. Non-Therapeutic Claims Classification Guide
What is a claim? A claim is a representation for sale. It can be presented as “a word, a sentence,
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Andrew Lau
January 24, 2022
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How Your NHP & Drug Products are Reviewed in Canada CTA v.s NDS
In general, all drug products (including over-the-counters and biologics) must be authorized for sale by Health Canada, before they can be
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Femi Morakinyo
January 19, 2022
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Top Components of your Class III NHP PLA
All Natural Health Products (NHPs) sold in Canada are subject to the Natural Health Products Regulations (NHPR). Natural Health Products
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Esther Liu
January 12, 2022
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11 Ways MoCRA will enhance FDA Cosmetics Regulations in 2023
Introduction: The Consolidated Appropriations Act, recently passed by the US Congress, incorporates revisions to US cosmetics laws. The Modernization of
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Quality Smart Solutions
January 11, 2022
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How to Legally Sell Medicinal Mushrooms in Canada?
Medicinal Mushrooms in powder, capsule or liquid form can be licensed as Natural Health Product (NHP) in Canada. To sell
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Andrew Lau
December 24, 2021
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Top 9 Cosmetic Compliance Label Components | Health Canada Cosmetics Regulations
What is a Cosmetic? Cosmetics are a part of just about everyone’s life. Every day, most of us use products
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Kalpna Mistry
December 17, 2021
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Greens and Proteins – Food or NHP?
The classification of Foods and Natural Health Products (NHPs) can be considered difficult, grey, and convoluted. Sometimes even comes down
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Quality Smart Solutions
December 14, 2021
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Registering Products with the EPA – What You Need to Know
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is saddled with the responsibility to register pesticides in the US. This process is
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Femi Morakinyo
November 29, 2021
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You submitted your NPN Application what are the next steps?
What to Expect After Submitting an NPN Application In order to sell a Natural Health Product (NHP) in Canada, you
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Esther Liu
November 19, 2021
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How Pet Food VHP Labels Differ from Human Food Labels in 2022
Pet Foods and Human Food Labels are designed to look similar yet distinct. There are some similar label requirements and
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Quality Smart Solutions
November 8, 2021
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What You Need to Know – Software as a Medical Device (SaMD)
The advancement of technology is rapidly progressing, and the evolution can be observed all around us. As cutting-edge technology becomes
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Jessica Koves
October 28, 2021
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How to Risk Detention of CPG at the border
How to Minimize the Risk of Border Detention Shipping Consumer Packaged Goods As an importer of consumer packaged goods, unanticipated
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Benil Sable
October 25, 2021
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Benefits of Routine Inspection of your Licensed Food Facility
Inspection of your food facility will help identify and fix any quality or processing deviations found regarding food safety. Review
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Quality Smart Solutions
October 20, 2021
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How to sell Hemp Oil Health Products in Canada?
What is Hemp Seed Oil categorized as in Canada? In Canada, Hemp (Canna Sativa) seed oil can be categorized as
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Andrew Lau
October 13, 2021
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Summary of Guidelines for Advertising Health Products
Advertising is something almost all people experience and view daily. Yet, it can be challenging to navigate this space as
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Quality Smart Solutions
September 21, 2021
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MDSAP: What Is It and How Does It Apply to my Medical Device?
Who Needs an MDSAP Certificate? Anyone looking to manufacture a Class II, III or IV medical device in Canada requires
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Andrew Parshad
August 20, 2021
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Benefits of Using a Third-Party Auditor for Your Canna Facility
In the world of compliance and quality management, audits are a fact of life. Auditing verifies adherence to standards or
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Benil Sable
August 11, 2021
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Animal Supplements in the USA
Animal Supplements in the USA – What You Need to Know How are animal supplements regulated in the USA? Dietary
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Andrew Lau
August 2, 2021
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What are the components of an NHP Label in 2023?
The product label is something we all look at in our daily lives, but not everyone is well equipped with
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Quality Smart Solutions
July 27, 2021
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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
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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
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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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Andrew Parshad
June 3, 2021
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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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Quality Smart Solutions
April 20, 2021
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The Difference between a Class I, II and III NHP Monographs Application in 2023
Introduction: Identifying the correct application type has become increasingly crucial for Natural Health Product (NHP) applications. Incorrect classification can result
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Quality Smart Solutions
March 1, 2021
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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
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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
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What is a HACCP Plan and Food Handler’s (HACCP Certification) in 2023?
What is a HACCP Plan? Food safety is always evolving and becoming more complex, as companies require constant updating with
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Quality Smart Solutions
April 26, 2020
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Q&A: Selling Hand Sanitizers in Canada
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
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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
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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
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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
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Regulatory requirements for Drug Identification Numbers (DIN Number Canada)
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Do you need a license to sell essential oils? Cosmetics & 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
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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
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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
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Sunscreens – Canada and U.S. Regulatory Differences
https://youtu.be/BEsWTYXGqAQ Summertime has finally arrived and with it comes hot temperatures and intense ultraviolet rays. Exposure to ultraviolet light is
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Quality Smart Solutions
July 11, 2018
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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
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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
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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
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Business considerations: Natural Product Number Application 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
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Summary of the Proposed Approach to the Regulation of Canna
On November 21, 2017 the Canadian Minister of Health announced the Proposed Approach to the Regulation of Canna. The public
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Andrew Parshad
November 22, 2017
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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
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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
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A New NHPD Ingredient Database Monograph 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