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Key Components of a Cosmetic Label
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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superadmin
December 17, 2021
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Medical Device License (MDL) Renewals
As a Canadian medical device license (MDL) holder, you are subject to an annual license renewal procedure. The renewal process
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Jessica Koves
November 25, 2021
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How to Determine if My Product is a Drug, NHP or Cosmetic
What is a drug? Under Section 2 of the Food and Drugs Act, a drug is defined as “any substance
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Andrew Lau
November 12, 2021
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How Pet Food Labels Differ from Human Foods
Pet Foods and Human Food Labels are designed to look similar yet distinct. There are some similar label requirements and
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Mitchell Kiernan
November 8, 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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Mitchell Kiernan
October 20, 2021
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Vitamin D Limits for NHPs are now Higher
The “Sunshine” vitamin, Vitamin D, Vitamin D3 or Vitamin D2 as it is more commonly known. The term “sunshine” was
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Maron Daniel
October 4, 2021
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Proposal to Amend the Cosmetic Regulations
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
September 27, 2021
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Public Consultation on Medical Devices Unique Device Identifier Initiative
On June 28, 2021, Health Canada opened a public consultation on a Unique Device Identification (UDI) system for medical devices
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Kalpna Mistry
September 14, 2021
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CFIA and Health Canada Joint Policy Statement on Food Labelling Coordination
Health Canada and the CFIA (Canadian Food Inspection Agency) are teaming up to plan advancements and improvements for the timing
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Mitchell Kiernan
September 8, 2021
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Consultation Period Extension: Proposal to Improve Natural Health Product Labelling
On June 26, 2021, Health Canada launched a consultation on a proposal to improve natural health product labelling. Health Canada
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Jessica Koves
August 16, 2021
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Proposal to Improve Natural Health Product Labelling
On June 25, 2021, Health Canada published a news release that announced proposed changes to the Natural Health Products Regulations. The proposed
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Jessica Koves
August 13, 2021
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Consultation on Proposed Feeds Regulations
On June 12, 2021, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) opened a consultation as part of the process to modernize
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Kalpna Mistry
August 6, 2021
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Public Consultation on Medical Devices Clinical Trials Modernization Initiative
Health Canada has published a consultation paper on proposed changes to the regulation and oversight of clinical trials for drug,
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Trevor Rocheleau
July 16, 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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Cancellation of MDELs for Non-Compliance with Annual Licence Review Requirements
Cancellation of Medical Device Establishment Licence for A Non-compliance With Annual Licence Review Requirements On May 27, 2021 Health Canada
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Marleen Haroon
July 2, 2021
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Proposed Food Safety Guidance for Novel Food Regulations Focused on Plant Breeding
CFIA and Health Canada have been working on new Food Safety guidance documents pertaining to Novel foods focused on plant
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Mitchell Kiernan
June 23, 2021
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Interim Order No. 2 Respecting the Importation and Sale of Medical Devices for Use in Relation to COVID-19
As of March 1, 2021, Interim Order No. 2 replaces Interim Order No. 1 Respecting the importation and sale of
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Nawid Safi
June 15, 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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Mitchell Kiernan
April 20, 2021
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Veterinary Health Products to be allowed in Livestock Feed
Health Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency have joined forces to evaluate the incorporation of Veterinary Health Products (VHPs)
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Mitchell Kiernan
March 15, 2021
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Additional Packaging and Labelling Requirements for Alcohol Based Hand Sanitizers in Beverage Containers
On October 5, 2020, the Natural and Non-Prescription Health Products Directorate (NNHPD) sent a notice to all Canadian product licence
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Kalpna Mistry
October 9, 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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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
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Health Canada expedites access to COVID-19 diagnostic laboratory test kits and other medical devices
Recently in Canada, the Minister of Health has signed an Interim Order to allow expedited access to COVID-19-related medical devices
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Xin Yi Gao
April 15, 2020
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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