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Clarifications and requirements regarding the interim measure for Hard Surface Disinfectants and Hand Sanitizers
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Clarifications and requirements regarding the interim measure for Hard Surface Disinfectants and Hand Sanitizers

Author Xin Yi Gao

In light of the current COVID-19 pandemic, Health Canada is taking action to increase supplies of disinfectants and hand sanitizers. Regarding the interim measure currently in place for hard surface disinfectants and hand sanitizers, Health Canada has recently provided the following clarifications and additional requirements.  Labeling requirements Packaging of imported product may be in French-only or, […]

Health Canada expedites access to COVID-19 diagnostic laboratory test kits and other medical devices
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Health Canada expedites access to COVID-19 diagnostic laboratory test kits and other medical devices

Author Xin Yi Gao

Recently in Canada, the Minister of Health has signed an Interim Order to allow expedited access to COVID-19-related medical devices for use by healthcare providers, including diagnostic test kits. This Interim Order will help ensure quicker and more flexible approval of the importation and sale of medical devices that are necessary for Canada’s response to […]

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Food or NHP: Distinguishing Between a Natural Health Product and a Supplemented Food

Author Quality Smart Solutions
Supplemented foods and natural health products (NHPs) can sometimes pose challenges when trying to determine the correct regulatory pathway to gain market access in Canada. Supplemented foods are broadly defined by Health Canada as pre-packaged products that are manufactured, sold or represented as foods, which contain added vitamins, minerals, amino acids, herbal or bioactive ingredients. [...]