Health Canada Issues Interim Policy on Unenriched White Flour for Food Manufacturers
Health Canada has published a new interim policy on the import and sale of unenriched white flour for use in
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September 4, 2026
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Health Canada Revises Food Fortification Interim Policy: Vitamin A Limits and Corn Masa Flour Clarified
Health Canada food fortification rules changed on August 20, 2026, with two additions to the Interim Policy on the Use
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August 27, 2026
Health Canada Raises Juice Limit in Caffeinated Supplemented Beverages to 30%
Health Canada has modified the List of Permitted Supplemental Ingredients to permit up to 30% juice content in certain caffeinated
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August 21, 2026
Health Canada Opens Consultation on Proposed Changes to the List of Recognized Standards for Medical Devices
Health Canada has opened a public consultation on proposed changes to the List of Recognized Standards for medical devices. The
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August 14, 2026
MDEL Modernization Phase 2 Comes Into Force December 14, 2026
Health Canada has finalized the second phase of amendments to modernize medical device establishment licensing in Canada. The amended Medical Devices Regulations
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August 7, 2026
Health Canada’s New Ministerial Reliance Order Targets Faster Pediatric and Veterinary Drug Reviews
Health Canada has published a new Ministerial Reliance Order, giving the department a formal pathway to speed up select drug
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August 1, 2026
Health Canada Consults on Changes to Industrial Hemp Regulations
Health Canada is consulting on changes to the industrial hemp regulations Canada relies on to license cultivation, processing, and cross-border
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July 31, 2026
Health Canada Expands Its Drug and Medical Device Shortage Framework
Health Canada has strengthened its drug and medical device shortage framework. On June 17, 2026, the department published amendments to
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July 28, 2026
Health Canada Opens Consultation on NHP Quality Expectations for 2026
Health Canada opened a public consultation on July 20, 2026, on a draft revised guide covering the quality of natural health
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July 24, 2026
Health Canada Launches Cost-Benefit Analysis Survey on Natural Health Product Red Tape Reduction
Health Canada has opened a cost-benefit analysis survey inviting natural health product companies and industry associations to gather input on
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July 8, 2026
Health Canada Removes FPS Submission Requirement for NHP Product Licence Applications
Health Canada has officially eliminated the finished product specification (FPS) submission requirement for Class II and Class III NHP product
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June 23, 2026
Health Canada Launches Monograph Consultation for Black Cumin and Tongkat Ali
Health Canada’s Natural and Non-Prescription Health Products Directorate (NNHPD) has opened a Health Canada monograph consultation for two botanicals: black
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June 20, 2026
Health Canada Amends Prescription Drug List to Require a Prescription for Pediatric Melatonin Use
Health Canada has amended the Prescription Drug List (PDL) to require a prescription for all sleep-related use of melatonin in
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June 10, 2026
Faster Drug Approvals in Canada? Health Canada Proposes Reliance-Based Review Model
Health Canada is moving to answer a question the industry has been pressing for years: why should Canada conduct a
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February 22, 2026
Health Canada Publishes New Controlled Substances Regulations and Related Amendments
In December 2025, Health Canada finalized a major set of regulatory updates affecting controlled substances, cannabis, precursor chemicals, and certain drug manufacturing equipment.
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January 13, 2026
Health Canada Fees 2026: Updates for Devices, Drugs & Cannabis
Health Canada has updated its fees effective April 1, 2026, with changes applying across multiple regulated sectors, including medical devices,
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January 6, 2026
Health Canada Expands the Use of Caffeine in Supplemental Ingredients
Health Canada released a new modification to the List of Permitted Supplemental Ingredients that expands when and how caffeine can be
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November 29, 2025
Health Canada Releases Version 4.0 of the GMP Guide for Natural Health Products
On September 4, 2025, Health Canada released Version 4.0 of the Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Guide for Natural Health Products
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September 16, 2025
Health Canada’s April 2025 Updates on the Medical Device Shortage List
Medical device shortage reporting requirements have recently changed, and it is essential for manufacturers and importers to stay informed. On
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April 29, 2025
Health Canada Releases Consultation on Co-Packaged Drug Products
Health Canada has released a draft guidance document on co-packaged drug products, now open for public consultation. The guidance explains
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March 29, 2025
Why a Canadian Agent Is Now Required for Cosmetic Notifications
Selling cosmetics in Canada? If you’re a brand outside of Canada, there’s an important update you need to know about.
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March 23, 2025
Health Canada Announces Amendments to Cannabis Regulations
As of March 12, 2025 Health Canada has implemented changes to the Cannabis Act and its Regulations. These changes may
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March 16, 2025
Health Canada’s Latest Front-of-Package Labelling Updates
Introduction Recently, Health Canada announced interim policies affecting fresh coconut products and certain ready-to-eat breakfast cereals. The FOP labelling updates
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March 13, 2025
Health Canada to Prioritize Canadian-Made Class III NHPs
The Natural and Non-prescription Health Products Directorate (NNHPD) has changed the review process for Class III Natural Health Product (NHP)
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March 4, 2025
Health Canada’s Latest Updates to the Supplemental Ingredients List
Are Your Supplemental Ingredients Compliant? Canada’s New Rules Explained If your business sells supplemented foods in Canada, major regulatory updates
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March 3, 2025
Health Canada’s New Front-of-Package Label Rules Explained
Introduction Health Canada’s new front-of-package label rules are set to take effect on January 1, 2026, marking a significant shift
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February 19, 2025
How to Make ‘Made in Canada’ Claims Amid Trade Tensions
Understanding ‘Made in Canada’ Claims With trade tensions rising and new tariffs affecting cross-border business, Canadian brands must ensure they
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February 14, 2025
Health Canada Medical Device License Renewals (MDL or MDEL) in 2023
As a Canadian medical device license (MDL) holder, you are subject to an annual license renewal procedure. The renewal process
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March 22, 2023
5 Reasons Why Food Labelling Is Important for Your Business
Have you ever looked at a food label and wondered why all that information is there? Labels do more than
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June 7, 2022