Canada Regulatory Compliance

SNI 2023 Wrapped: A Year of Growth and Milestones

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Dec

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SNI 2023 Wrapped: A Year of Growth and Milestones

As we bid farewell to another eventful year, it's time to unwrap the accomplishments and milestones that shaped our journey at SNI. Our SNI 2023 Wrapped isn't just about being Your Source for Market Compliance; it's a celebration of achievements, growth, and the strides we've made in the past year,…

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Jun

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BULLETIN: FOP Labelling

THIS JUST IN! Front-of-Package Nutrition Labelling, as part of Health Canada’s Healthy Eating Strategy, will be mandatory as of January 1, 2026 and the symbol is now finalized. The regulations with all details are set to be published in the Canada Gazette, Part II on July 20, 2022. The purpose of…

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May

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Supplemented Food Regulations

There is a new pathway for your unique product! A regulatory framework to allow market access for supplemented foods without pre-market review and approval by Health Canada. Forget the Temporary Marketing Authorization! With the guidance of SNI’s regulatory team, your supplemented food product can be on Canadian shelves without further…

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Feb

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Meet SNI’s Regulatory Affairs team!

SNI’s Regulatory team strives daily for continuous learning, collaboration and success. Continuous learning Our team is always looking for new training opportunities. We attend webinars and classes, read newsletters, anything to satisfy the never-ending thirst for knowledge. The constant innovation from our clients means we are always researching ingredients, pathways…

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Feb

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Are your NFts Ready?

In 2016, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced new food labelling regulations. Recognizing the industry would need time to pivot, the CFIA allowed for a five-year transition phase, ending December 2021. As a result of additional challenges, an extra year was given before enforcement action would be applied, but…

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Jan

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Amazon’s New Policy for Supplements

Supplement manufacturer NOW has expressed concern over the last few years for the number of adulterated products that are being sold on Amazon, conducting independent tests of the products sold on the website to confirm their growing suspicions. Some of the tests that were conducted by NOW of other supplement…

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Apr

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Regulatory Roundup: Spring 2020

2020 not only represents the start of a new decade, but it is definitely proving to be a year to be remembered! The Source Team has conducted a regulatory roundup to help keep our clients connected with all the latest developments in the Canadian health products sector. Read on to…

Catch up on the Canadian Cannabis Industry!

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Dec

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Catch up on the Canadian Cannabis Industry!

On October of 2018, the Cannabis Regulations came into force, bringing major change to how cannabis is regulated in Canada. Legalization of different types of cannabis products for medical and recreational use was implemented in a step-wise manner, as follows: How has legalization of Cannabis impacted Canadians?? Adult Canadians (aged…

05

Dec

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Debunking bogus health claims

With the holidays creeping around, many consumers are thinking of a New Year’s resolution. Most would say that their number one resolution is to become a healthier version of themselves. Whether that be exercising, dieting, or trying out supplements. Canadians spend hundreds of dollars each year on health products. It…

Ingredients, Allergens and the Impact of Recalls

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Nov

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Ingredients, Allergens and the Impact of Recalls

More than 2.6 million Canadians live with food allergies, with over half of those being children [1]. While there is no cure for food allergies, it can be managed by avoiding the food allergen through carefully examining food labels. Food allergens can be present in the most unexpected places, so how…