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

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

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

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

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,…
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How are Protein Powders Regulated in Canada?

How are Protein Powders Regulated in Canada?

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…
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How Are Hazardous Products Classified Under WHMIS?

How Are Hazardous Products Classified Under WHMIS?

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

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

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…
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How Are Prebiotic Beverages Regulated in Canada?

How Are Prebiotic Beverages Regulated in Canada?

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…
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