20 Years of Natural Health Product Regulations in Canada
SNI
/ January 17, 2025
In honour of celebrating 20 years of service, we’ll be taking a trip down memory lane to summarize some key developments in the industry. DID YOU KNOW? Just like SNI, the NHP Regulations were born in 2004. This was a monumental step, providing a clear framework for the safety, efficacy,...
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SNI is celebrating 20 years of servicing the industry in 2025
SNI
/ January 7, 2025
SNI is celebrating 20 years of servicing the industry in 2025. Time really does fly when you’re having fun! Our story goes back a long way, starting in a basement office in Winnipeg suburbia. We never imagined we’d someday be one of the leading market entry service providers, and we...
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INSIDE SOURCE: Meet Karolina Zarichna
SNI
/ January 2, 2025
To kick off this very exciting new year, we interviewed one of our newest team members–meet Karolina Zarichna: Associate Director, Client Optimization; Regulatory Affairs Specialist. Read on to read this insightful discussion about Karolina’ passions, background and thoughts–we’re really excited to have her join the team! You've got a pretty impressive background...
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Season’s Greetings from the Team at SNI!
SNI
/ December 19, 2024
As this year draws to a close, we at SNI want to take a moment to extend our heartfelt thanks to all of our valued clients for your trust, partnership, and collaboration this past year. Whether you've been with us for years or are a new client just beginning your...
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Human Rights Day: A Global Call for Dignity, Justice, and Equality
SNI
/ December 10, 2024
Every year on December 10, the world observes Human Rights Day, a day to reflect on and celebrate the rights and freedoms that are inherent to all people, everywhere. It marks the anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) in 1948—one of the most significant...
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Meet Ani, our New Director of Regulatory Affairs!
SNI
/ November 27, 2024
As part of our efforts to introduce you to the faces behind SNI, we're welcoming and introducing you to SNI's new Director of Regulatory Affairs! We're thrilled to announce that SNI is growing once again! Please join us in welcoming Ani Byrne to the team as our new Director of...
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JOB OPENING: Regulatory Affairs Specialist (Food)
SNI
/ November 14, 2024
SOURCE NUTRACEUTICAL, INC. Winnipeg, MB, CANADA R3T 1T4 Posting now closed Regulatory Affairs Specialist, Food About Us: Source Nutraceutical, Inc. (SNI) is a fast-growing company with offices in Winnipeg, Manitoba and Toronto, Ontario. We are an integrated “one-stop shop” for regulatory affairs, packaging and label compliance, creative services and clinical...
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Access to Diabetes Care – World Diabetes Day: 2024-26
SNI
/ November 14, 2024
World Diabetes Day is observed every year on November 14th, coinciding with the birthday of Sir Frederick Banting, who co-discovered insulin in 1922. Established in response to the rising global concern over diabetes, this day serves as a reminder of the growing impact of the disease on individuals and communities...
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SNI Clinical Research Services: Testing Chambers
SNI
/ November 12, 2024
There are exciting possibilities that our new environmentally controlled consumer product testing chambers add value to the research process! These state-of-the-art facilities are key to launching successful products that meet stringent requirements, quality standards, ensuring safety, determining efficacy and customer expectations—all backed by solid data. In today’s rapidly evolving marketplace,...
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Travel and Trade shows: SNI has been Socializing!
SNI
/ November 5, 2024
This autumn has really been a whirlwind of excitement for the SNI team as we hit the road to attend five major trade shows in the natural products, food and beverage industry. From the majestic mountains of Colorado, to the sunny shores of Miami, to the bright lights of Las...
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Decoding Prebiotic Claims: Ensuring Compliance for Canadian Markets
SNI
/ November 4, 2024
As the demand for prebiotic supplements and foods grows, the goal of capturing consumer interest must balance bold health benefit claims with regulatory compliance, especially in Canada. Prebiotics play a unique role in gut health, supporting beneficial bacteria and potentially influencing a range of physiological processes. For prebiotic products to...
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Daunting–or Haunting–Food Regulations
SNI
/ October 31, 2024
Navigating the world of food regulations can be overwhelming for brand owners, especially for those new to the industry. The regulatory landscape is complex and can present significant challenges across multiple areas, including product manufacture, food safety, allergens, product labeling, and import/export requirements. In both the US and Canada, food...
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From Trend to Staple: Exciting Growth of Private-Label Food Brands
SNI
/ October 17, 2024
Have you noticed something different in your favourite grocery stores lately? More shoppers than ever are flocking to private-label products, and it's a thrilling transformation in the grocery landscape. This trend is not just a fleeting moment; it's becoming a staple of how we shop—offering both fantastic savings and top-notch...
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Health Canada’s NNHPD Monograph Revisions: Batch 4 Consultation Period Begins
SNI
/ September 6, 2024
Health Canada’s Natural and Non-Prescription Health Products Directorate (NNHPD) is undertaking a critical initiative to revise existing Natural Health Product (NHP) monographs. These revisions are essential for aligning monographs with new labelling standards, ensuring consistency, and incorporating the latest scientific information. Health Canada’s goal is to improve the quality and...
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JOB OPENING: Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs
SNI
/ September 6, 2024
SOURCE NUTRACEUTICAL, INC. Winnipeg, MB, CANADA R3T 1T4 Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs About Us: Source Nutraceutical, Inc. (SNI) is a fast-growing company with offices in Winnipeg, Manitoba and Toronto, Ontario. We are an integrated “one-stop shop” for regulatory affairs, packaging and label compliance, creative services and clinical research needs. SNI...
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Fun Facts on Fungi
SNI
/ August 22, 2024
Mushrooms are no longer merely a culinary component or a simple pizza topping - they have emerged in the industry as a dynamic and increasingly popular ingredient in the world of dietary supplements and health products. Driven by a growing consumer awareness of the potential health benefits associated with various...
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SNI is Back on the Road!
SNI
/ August 20, 2024
Our team is travelling to connect around North America! Starting with Newtopia Now, our team is excited to take part in some exceptional tradeshows and events over the next month. Newtopia Now August 25-28 in Denver, Colorado We’re excited to send Erin Taraborrelli and Leanne Lutomsky to Denver to check...
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JOB OPENING: Junior Clinical Trials Specialist
SNI
/ August 12, 2024
SOURCE NUTRACEUTICAL, INC. Winnipeg, MB, CANADA R3T 1T4 Junior Clinical Trials Specialist About Us: Source Nutraceutical, Inc. (SNI) is a fast-growing company with offices in Winnipeg, Manitoba and Toronto, Ontario. The company is an integrated “one-stop shop” for regulatory affairs, clinical research, quality assurance, packaging and labeling compliance, marketing support,...
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The SNI Podcast Ep. 13 | Industry Spotlight: Prairie Research Kitchen – Food Science, Culinary Arts & Community Support
SNI
/ July 29, 2024
In this latest episode of The SNI Podcast, we present an in-depth discussion featuring Western Canada's industry powerhouse : Prairie Research Kitchen. Joining us in our Winnipeg studio for this episode is Elena GomezHaro, MSc., Prairie Research Kitchen's Research Manager. Listen in for a dynamic and compelling conversation as Elena sits...
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A Costly Oversight: Errors on Food Labels
SNI
/ July 22, 2024
PICTURE THIS: your unique product is finally ready to hit Canadian shelves… but have you taken the proper steps to ensure that your label is 100% compliant? Turns out, spotting errors on these labels can be like finding a needle in a haystack – challenging and potentially very costly. LET'S...
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