Canadian Agent Now Mandatory for Cosmetic Notifications
Starting March 2025, Health Canada requires all cosmetic notifications to include a Canadian Agent. Learn what this means for your business.
... Read moreStarting March 2025, Health Canada requires all cosmetic notifications to include a Canadian Agent. Learn what this means for your business.
... Read moreThe FDA plans to extend the Food Traceability Rule compliance date by 30 months. Find out how this impacts your compliance strategy.
... Read moreHealth Canada updated cannabis regulations on March 12, 2025. Learn about compliance, cost-saving benefits, and industry impact.
... Read moreStay compliant with the latest Health Canada FOP labelling updates affecting fresh coconut and breakfast cereals. Learn key policy changes here.
... Read moreHealth Canada proposes modifications to caffeine use in supplemented foods. Learn how this impacts compliance and product formulation.
... Read moreThe FDA may eliminate self-affirmed GRAS. Learn how this change could affect food ingredient approvals and what steps you should take now.
... Read moreThe FDA just updated its AI rules for medical devices. Learn whatâs changing, how it will impact your business, and stay ahead of compliance updates.
... Read moreThe FDA just updated its AI rules for medical devices. Learn whatâs changing, how it will impact your business, and stay ahead of compliance updates.
... Read moreHealth Canada is prioritizing Class III NHPs made or sold in Canada. Learn what this means for your application and how to stay compliant.
... Read moreStay compliant with Canadaâs updated rules for supplemental ingredients in supplemented foods. Learn key factors and avoid regulatory risks.
... Read moreHealth Canada announces a Ministerial Exemption Order for NHP labelling regulations, delaying new compliance requirements until June 21, 2028.
... Read moreHealth Canadaâs fragrance allergen rules take effect April 12, 2026. Ensure your cosmetic products comply with new labelling regulations.
... Read moreHealth Canada’s new front-of-package label rules take effect on January 1, 2026. Learn how to comply and avoid penalties.
... Read moreLearn how to navigate âMade in Canadaâ claims to stay compliant and competitive amid changing trade regulations.
... Read moreLearn about CFIAâs new import requirements for organic products, effective May 26, 2025, to ensure compliance and avoid shipment rejections.
... Read moreLearn about the latest updates in the EFSA QPS list, including new microbiological agents for food and feed safety and what this means for your business.
... Read moreDiscover Health Canada’s decision to allow grape seed extract in foods and how it impacts the industry.
... Read moreFind out why the FDA is banning Red No. 3 in food and ingested drugs. Understand the impact and compliance updates.
... Read moreDiscover the FDAâs proposed rule on front-of-package nutrition labeling, how it impacts your products, and what you need to do to stay compliant.
... Read moreLearn how Health Canadaâs new rules make importing pet food from the US to Canada easier in 2025. Stay compliant with updated requirements.
... Read moreDiscover how the FDAâs updated âHealthyâ nutrient content claim could affect food labeling and your compliance strategy.
... Read moreThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced a uniform compliance date for food labeling regulations. This update establishes
... Read moreLearn why some FDA Food Contact Notifications are no longer effective and how to ensure compliance with updated regulations.
... Read moreDiscover key insights from the 2022 IFSAC report on foodborne illness sources, including Salmonella, E. coli, and Listeria.
... Read moreLearn about the FDAâs delay of MoCRA GMP to October 2025 and discover how cosmetic companies can prepare for compliance with MoCRA regulations.
... Read moreDiscover the FDA’s latest update on voluntary premarket engagement for genome-edited foods and its implications for developers.
... Read moreLearn about Health Canada’s transition strategy for infant formula regulations and ensure compliance before the December 31, 2024, deadline.
... Read moreUnderstand Health Canada’s 2025 fees for NHPs, drugs, medical devices, and cannabis. Stay compliant with Quality Smart Solutions.
... Read moreIf youâre in the business of nicotine replacement therapies, major regulatory changes are now in place.
... Read moreHealth Canada Opens 75-Day Consultation on Batch 4b â Share Your Input The Natural and Non-Prescription Health Products Directorate (NNHPD)
... Read moreFDA User Fees for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY2025) The FDAâs user fees for FY2025, which runs from October 1, 2024,
... Read moreGRAS Experts, a new division aimed at tackling ingredient safety concerns and helping businesses stay ahead of regulatory changes and
... Read moreThe NNHPD Opens Consultation on Batch 4 Through new guidelines, stakeholders are invited to shape the future of homeopathic and
... Read moreThe FDA has taken a significant step forward in its ongoing sodium reduction initiative by issuing new, voluntary sodium reduction
... Read moreHealth Canada Approves Alpha GPC in Foods On September 20, 2023, Health Canada approved the use of L-alpha-glycerylphosphorylcholine (alpha GPC)
... Read morehttps://youtu.be/uuXA8yHrrZc Introduction: In response to the FDA’s recent draft guidance on the Registration and Listing of Cosmetic Product Facilities and Products,
... Read moreIntroduction: Staying up-to-date with the latest regulations and tools is crucial in medical device submissions. As of June 9, 2023,
... Read moreIntroduction In a groundbreaking move, the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) has given the green light to an extensive overhaul
... Read moreThe Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has regulated food products for many years, with a particular focus on the safety
... Read morehttps://youtu.be/uuXA8yHrrZc Introduction: Behold the âModernization of Cosmetic Regulation Act of 2022â that President Biden signed on December 29, 2022. This
... Read moreThis guidance provides suggestions and instructions to assist in submitting cosmetic product facility registrations and product listings to the FDA.
... Read moreIntroduction: Health Canada’s new dietary supplement regulations, which are intended to revamp an already successful system, are unintentionally harming both
... Read moreThe safety evaluation of direct food additives and color additives used in food will be evaluated in this blog post
... Read moreThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published two final guidelines on March 24, 2023, to help manufacturers of medical devices transition
... Read moreIntroduction: By extending the interim policy on the importation and sale of infant formulas, human milk fortifiers, and dietary products
... Read moreWhat improvements are being made to support NHP site licensing? Internal template updates support: consistency between reviews-Fall 2023 Increased efficiencies
... Read moreIntroduction: On April 13th, the Federal Trade Commission sent letters to warn hundreds of marketers to refrain from misleading customers with product
... Read moreIntroduction: In a recent update released on March 27, 2023, the FDA announced it has stopped accepting and processing VCRP submissions to
... Read moreAs a business owner, keeping up with regulatory requirements is a top priority. One such requirement is the FDA’s renewal
... Read moreThe cost to register an FDA Medical Device Establishment is USD $6,493 for 2023. The FDA’s fiscal year 2023
... Read morePMRA Annual Fees reduced for Reporting and Applications: Health Canada is implementing a new approach beginning April 1, 2023.
... Read moreBackground: Health Canada issued three interim orders to allow the importation and sale of medical devices used to diagnose,
... Read moreIntroduction: The sections relating to the disclosure of fragrance allergens because of the regulations go into effect two years following
... Read moreIntroduction: The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued draft guidance for comment today to help ensure appropriate labelling of
... Read moreIntroduction: Submitting a new drug to Health Canada can be a complex and time-consuming process. This post will provide
... Read moreIntroduction: The FDA may have turned a blind eye to companies like Bio Steel in the past whoâve been selling
... Read moreIntroduction: Medical devices are an important part of healthcare and play a critical role in the treatment of patients.
... Read moreIntroduction On November 21, 2022, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition issued warning
... Read moreIntroduction: FDA regulations for Class 1 medical devices can be daunting and confusing to navigate. However, with this easier-to-understand
... Read moreThe Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) protects Canadians’ health and safety by ensuring food that reaches customers is safe, nutritious, and
... Read moreU.S.A RRA FDA Draft Guidance: In a recent U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) draft guidance detailing its implementation
... Read moreHealth Canada Announcement: The Minister of Health has introduced new front-of-package nutrition labeling laws for prepackaged food products, and
... Read moreThe FDA or U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently announced the Fiscal Year Medical Device User Fee (MDUFA) amendments. The
... Read moreIndustry people and experts considering working with a company not registered with Health Canada should be aware of the regulatory
... Read morehttps://youtu.be/veCBMkYUWEU Market Analysis and Overview of CPG Market: Will CBD Products be considered an NHP? The consumer packaged goods (CPG)
... Read moreNavigating the FDA and NAC regulations can be intimidating, but with the right information and guidance, you’ll be able to
... Read moreHave you been anticipating the Food and Drug Regulations (FDR) adding supplemented foods as an official category of food?
... Read moreWhat are the latest Natural Health Product Amendments (NHPR) Health Canada will be amending the Natural Health Products Regulations (NHPR)
... Read moreHealth Canada recently announced that Front-of-package labelling changes for foods are set to come into effect on July 20, 2022,
... Read moreBackground On April 22, 2022, Health Canada issued a notice to the industry on the interim implementation of electronic
... Read moreHave you ever looked at a food label and wondered why all that information is there? Labels do more than
... Read moreCOVID had significantly impacted the processing of NHP product license applications with delays in the processing of all classes of
... Read moreIn response to the COVID-19 public health emergency, FDA issued a declaration regarding the appropriateness of utilizing emergency use authorizations
... Read moreOn January 19, 2022, Health Canada announced a marketing authorization (MA) to permit manufacturers to voluntarily increase the amount of
... Read moreOn December 11, 2021, Health Canada issued a notice regarding the annual adjustment of fees for drugs and medical devices
... Read moreInterim Order No. 3 Respecting the Importation and Sale of Medical Devices for Use in Relation to COVID-19 (the third interim
... Read moreWhat is a cosmetic? Under Section 2 of the Food and Drugs Act, a cosmetic is defined as âany substance
... Read moreManufacturers and companies exporting medical devices from Canada may be asked by foreign customers or foreign governments to supply certification
... Read moreThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has communicated via Letter of Enforcement Discretion that it will not oppose or
... Read moreSummary of Health Canada Licensing and Update Reports Product Licensing A combined 1390/5045 (28%) of NHP product license application submissions
... Read moreOn November 24, 2021, The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sent correspondence to industry requesting information on the past use
... Read moreOn October 13, 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued final guidance for the food industry that provides
... Read moreIn the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, preventive measures and a healthy lifestyle with an efficient immune system were suggested
... Read moreItâs that time of year again! Any domestic and foreign establishments registered with US FDA must renew their registration annually
... Read moreThe âSunshineâ vitamin, Vitamin D, Vitamin D3 or Vitamin D2 as it is more commonly known. The term âsunshineâ was
... Read moreWhat is a Cosmetic? Under Section 2 of the Food and Drugs Act, a cosmetic is defined as âany substance
... Read moreOn June 28, 2021, Health Canada opened a public consultation on a Unique Device Identification (UDI) system for medical devices
... Read moreHealth Canada and the CFIA (Canadian Food Inspection Agency) are teaming up to plan advancements and improvements for the timing
... Read moreIn March 2020, Health Canada introduced interim measures to expedite the issuance of site licences for alcohol-based hand sanitizers, to
... Read moreOn June 26, 2021, Health Canada launched a consultation on a proposal to improve natural health product labelling. Health Canada
... Read moreOn June 25, 2021, Health Canada published a news release that announced proposed changes to the Natural Health Products Regulations.
... Read moreOn June 12, 2021, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) opened a consultation as part of the process to modernize
... Read moreHealth Canada has been working on creating/revising the regulations with regards to Supplemented Foods for some time now. A recent
... Read moreHealth Canada has published a consultation paper on proposed changes to the regulation and oversight of clinical trials for drug,
... Read moreCancellation of Medical Device Establishment Licence for A Non-compliance With Annual Licence Review Requirements On May 27, 2021 Health Canada
... Read moreCFIA and Health Canada have been working on new Food Safety guidance documents pertaining to Novel foods focused on plant
... Read moreAs of March 1, 2021, Interim Order No. 2 replaces Interim Order No. 1 Respecting the importation and sale of
... Read moreSesame will become the 9th major food allergen officially recognized by the United States (FDA) on January 1st, 2023. The
... Read moreThe coronavirus-19 (COVID-19) pandemic has had a long-lasting effect on many of the processes done in business and everyday life.
... Read moreAfter consultation with stakeholders and based on a noticeable lack of current regulations and need for availability and innovation for
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