Cosmetic Notification Form: A Step-by-Step Guide to Stay Compliant in Canada
Filling out a Cosmetic Notification Form is a required step before selling any cosmetic product in Canada. Health Canada uses
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April 11, 2022
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Health Canada Marketing Authorization Update – Increased Vitamin D
On January 19, 2022, Health Canada announced a marketing authorization (MA) to permit manufacturers to voluntarily increase the amount of
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March 22, 2022
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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February 9, 2022
Your Health Canada eMCE Update For 2022
Manufacturers and companies exporting medical devices from Canada may be asked by foreign customers or foreign governments to supply certification
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February 5, 2022
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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December 17, 2021
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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November 8, 2021
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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October 20, 2021
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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October 4, 2021
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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September 27, 2021
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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September 14, 2021
CFIA & Health Canada Policy on Food Labelling
Health Canada and the CFIA (Canadian Food Inspection Agency) are teaming up to plan advancements and improvements for the timing
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September 8, 2021
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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August 16, 2021
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.
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August 13, 2021
Health Canada Consultation on New 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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August 6, 2021
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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July 16, 2021
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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July 13, 2021
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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July 6, 2021
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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July 2, 2021
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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June 23, 2021
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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June 15, 2021
Conventional vs Supplemented Foods: Understanding the Differences in Canada and the USA
Introduction The distinction between conventional and supplemented foods is something many food businesses find confusing. If you are developing or
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April 20, 2021
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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March 15, 2021
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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October 9, 2020
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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September 13, 2020
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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April 15, 2020
Essential Oils Compliance: Navigating NHP vs. Cosmetic Categories
Unsure how your essential oils fit into Health Canada’s rules? The difference between a cosmetic and a Natural Health Product
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August 28, 2018
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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July 26, 2018