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08 Oct 2026

Brand Refreshes for Regulated Products: How to Rebrand Without Triggering Regulatory Re-Review

Creative Services, Market Entry Support, Product Packagingcosmetic regulations, food labelling, health canada, Label Review, natural health products, Packaging Compliance, packaging redesign, Product Claims, Product Labelling, Product Rebranding, Regulatory Affairs

From a commercial perspective, rebranding a regulated product can appear straightforward. A company may want to modernize its packaging, introduce a new visual identity, update a product name, or refresh how it positions the product for consumers. However, proposed changes can have regulatory implications in Canada when they affect information…

24 Sep 2026

Plant-Based Meat Labelling Requirements in Canada: What You Need to Know

Canadian Food Regulations, Food and BeverageCanadian food labelling, food fortification, Meat Alternatives, nutrition facts table, plant-based foods, protein claims, simulated meat, simulated poultry, vegan claims, vegetarian claims

Under Canada’s Food and Drug Regulations (FDR), plant-based products designed to resemble meat or poultry—without containing actual meat, poultry, or fish—are classified as simulated meat or simulated poultry products. To sell these products compliantly in Canada, manufacturers must adhere to strict regulatory standards covering product common names, principal display panel…

22 Sep 2026

Cosmetic Fragrance Allergens in Canada: How to Identify and Disclose Them

Canadian Cosmetic Regulations, Cosmeticscosmetic compliance, cosmetic labelling, Cosmetic Notification Form, cosmetic regulations, cosmetics, fragrance allergen disclosure, fragrance allergens, Health Canada cosmetics, INCI

To identify and disclose cosmetic fragrance allergens in Canada, companies must determine whether a finished cosmetic contains any regulated fragrance allergen, calculate whether each allergen exceeds the applicable leave-on or rinse-off threshold, and list each reportable allergen separately in the ingredient declaration using the required terminology. In practice, that assessment…

17 Sep 2026

Packaging Redesign After Regulatory or Retail Rejection: What to Fix and Why

Creative Services, Designlabel compliance, label redesign, packaging artwork, packaging design, packaging redesign, product packaging, regulatory rejection, retail compliance, retail packaging rejection

A packaging redesign after regulatory or retail rejection helps brands correct label compliance issues, meet buyer requirements, and get products back on the path to market. Whether your product packaging was rejected because of missing mandatory information, unsupported claims, barcode or palletization issues, poor shelf presentation, or market-specific labelling requirements,…

15 Sep 2026

How are Protein Powders Regulated in Canada?

Canadian Food Regulations, Food and BeverageCanadian market entry, dietary supplements Canada, food regulations Canada, health canada, natural health products, NPN Canada, protein powder classification, protein powder labelling, protein powder regulations Canada, supplemented foods

Protein powders sold in Canada may be regulated as conventional foods, supplemented foods, or natural health products (NHPs). The correct pathway depends on the finished product’s composition, representation, format, and history of use. It cannot be determined from the presence of protein or the powdered format alone. Classification is the starting point for…

09 Sep 2026

How Are Hazardous Products Classified Under WHMIS?

Consumer Products, Safety Data Sheets (SDSs), WHMISchemical classification, GHS, hazard classification, hazardous products, Hazardous Products Regulations, HPR, Safety Data Sheets, SDS, WHMIS, WHMIS classification, workplace safety

Hazardous products supplied for use in Canadian workplaces must be classified before a compliant Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and supplier label can be prepared. Under the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System, commonly known as WHMIS, classification determines whether a product is considered hazardous and what information must be communicated to workers by the…

07 Sep 2026

Health Canada Introduces Interim Policy for Unenriched White Flour in Certain Foods

Canadian Food RegulationsCFIA, flour enrichment, food compliance, food fortification, Food ingredients, food manufacturing, food regulations Canada, health canada, unenriched white flour

Health Canada has introduced an interim policy that provides targeted flexibility for the import and sale of unenriched white flour used in the manufacture of certain foods. Published on August 31, 2026, the policy is intended to reduce regulatory burden in situations where white flour is used in relatively small…

02 Sep 2026

How Are Prebiotic Beverages Regulated in Canada?

Canadian Food Regulations, Food and BeverageCanadian food regulations, corn masa flour, folic acid fortification, food fortification, food labelling, food regulatory compliance, fortified foods, health canada, infant formula, Interim Marketing Authorizations, plant-based beverages, vitamin A

Prebiotic products are becoming a familiar part of the Canadian market, appearing in everything from sparkling beverages and functional waters to powders, gummies, and capsules. Many contain ingredients such as inulin, fructooligosaccharides (FOS), galactooligosaccharides (GOS), resistant dextrin, and other fermentable or non-digestible carbohydrates. As these products become more varied, the regulatory pathway can become less obvious. For…

31 Aug 2026

Canada Updates Caffeinated Beverage Rules

Canadian Food Regulations, Supplemented Foodsbeverage formulation, beverage labelling, caffeinated beverages, caffeine regulations, Canadian food regulations, health canada, supplemental ingredients, Supplemented Food Facts table, supplemented foods

Health Canada has modified the List of Permitted Supplemental Ingredients to allow certain caffeinated supplemented beverages to contain up to 30% fruit and/or vegetable juice, purée, pulp or nectar. The change took effect on August 13, 2026, and expands formulation flexibility for eligible beverage manufacturers. However, restrictions on how these products may be represented and labelled remain in place. …

27 Aug 2026

Health Canada Updates Natural Health Product (NHP) Labelling Terms

Canadian Drug Regulations, Natural Health Products (NHPs), NHP Regulationscanadian regulations, health canada, interchangeable terms, natural health products, NHP claims, NHP Labelling, non-prescription drugs, product label compliance

Health Canada has expanded the labelling flexibility available to natural health products (NHPs) and certain non-prescription drugs through an updated List of Interchangeable Terms. Announced in Natural Health Product Licensing Bulletin No. 12 on August 20, 2026, the update allows companies to use clearer or more consumer-friendly language without necessarily changing the meaning…