August, 2026 - SNI Inc.

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…

24 Aug 2026

Health Canada Updates Food Fortification Policy: What Changed in August 2026

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

Policy revised August 2026 On August 20, 2026, Health Canada has revised its Interim Policy on the Use of Expired Interim Marketing Authorizations Related to Food Fortification, introducing two changes that may affect the formulation and Canadian market strategy of certain fortified foods. The August 2026 update: extends the existing corn meal fortification framework to corn masa…

20 Aug 2026

SNI Presentation: Selling Red-Light Therapy Devices in Canada

Canadian Medical Device Regulations, Medical DevicesCanadian Medical Device Regulations, Class II Medical Device, Device Classification, FDA Clearance, health canada, LED Light Therapy, MDEL, MDSAP, Medical Device Licence, Red Light Therapy Devices

Red-light therapy devices have become increasingly popular across the beauty, wellness, and dermatology markets. From LED face masks to handheld light therapy tools, these products are often positioned as non-invasive solutions for skin appearance, acne-prone skin, inflammation, and signs of aging.However, in Canada, the way a red-light therapy device is…

18 Aug 2026

How to Comply with New Front-of-Package (FOP) Nutrition Label Requirements for Foods in Canada

Food and BeverageCanada Food Regulations, canada foods, Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Food Labeling, food labelling, Food Packaging, Packaging Compliance

Front-of-package (FOP) nutrition labelling is a major regulatory initiative introduced by Health Canada to support healthier food choices among Canadians. This labelling requirement mandates a standardized nutrition symbol on prepackaged foods that are high in saturated fat, sugars, or sodium, which are nutrients commonly linked to chronic illnesses such as…

18 Aug 2026

How Are Functional Beverages Regulated in Canada?

Canadian Food Regulations, Food and Beverage, Supplemented Foodsfunctional beverage compliance services, functional beverage label review Canada, functional beverage market entry services, functional beverage regulatory consultant Canada, supplemented food consultant Canada

Functional beverages, including sports drinks, energy drinks, protein beverages, and probiotic drinks, are among the fastest-growing product categories in Canada. While these products may sometimes appear similar on the shelf, they do not always fall under the same regulatory framework. A common misconception is that regulatory classification is determined solely by the functional beverage's ingredients. In reality, when classifying a product, Health Canada…

13 Aug 2026

Compliant Product Labels for Canadian Markets

Creative Services, Design, Product PackagingCanadian product labels, custom label design, packaging design Canada, product label compliance

A successful product label begins long before artwork is created. While colours, typography, and branding are important, compliant product packaging starts with a strong regulatory and creative foundation. Regulated product labels often need to accommodate a significant amount of mandatory information, including bilingual content, warnings, directions for use, storage information,…

11 Aug 2026

Which Nutrition Facts Table (NFt) Format Does Your Product Need in Canada?

Canadian Food Regulations, Food and BeverageADS, Available Display Surface, bilingual labelling, Canadian food labelling, Canadian Nutrition Facts Table, Food and Drug Regulations, food labels, NFt, Nutrition Facts Table Canada

This article explains how to determine which Canadian Nutrition Facts table (NFt) format applies to a prepackaged food product, including when an NFt is required, how exemptions may be lost, how available display surface (ADS) affects format selection, and why bilingual, simplified, dual, aggregate, and small-package requirements must be reviewed…

06 Aug 2026

How Canadian Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) Brands Can Get Into Retail and Stay on Shelf? Insights from Canadian Brands

Consumer Products

Canadian consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands need more than a strong product to succeed in grocery retail. Retail readiness depends on clear category positioning, compliant packaging, viable pricing, reliable supply, product velocity, and ongoing retailer support. At Venturepark Summit 2026, representatives from Sobeys and the founders of NanaShake and Moose Munchies Candy Co. shared practical lessons…

04 Aug 2026

Health Canada’s Draft NHP Quality Guide: What the Proposed Changes Mean for Brands

Natural Health Products (NHPs), NHP Quality Assurance, NHP Regulationsdraft NHP Quality Guide 2026, Health Canada NHP quality requirements, natural health product (NHP) quality requirements Canada, NHP finished product specifications (FPS), NHP quality agreements, NHP quality control, NHP stability requirements, NHP supplier controls, Product Licence holder responsibilities

Health Canada’s draft revised Natural Health Product (NHP) Quality Guide signals a shift toward lifecycle quality oversight for NHPs, with greater attention to specifications, stability, supplier controls, quality agreements and post-licensing documentation. Source Nutraceutical, Inc. (SNI) helps NHP brands understand what these proposed changes could mean in practice and how…