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The average grocery shopper might not stop to think about all the work that goes into getting their favourite granola bar or frozen pizza on the shelf. But as a food manufacturer, you know that it’s neither a quick nor easy process. Many complex factors need to be considered, from...

As you may know, our management and clinical teams have been hard at work this past year establishing SNI’s new, custom-built clinical trials facility. Now, it is with great excitement that we’re formally announcing the launch of the clinic! With the infrastructure, equipment, and experienced team members in place, active...

Hot off the presses! We are delighted to share that SNI’s President and CEO, Bernie Desgagnés, was featured as one of Insights Care Magazine’s Top 5 Influential Nutraceutical Leaders to Follow in 2022. With its wide readership 245,000+ online readers and 97,000+ print copies across the globe and esteemed ranking...

Recently, we shared an overview of the new Supplemented Food Regulations, and what brands can expect in terms of ingredients, labelling, and product classification.  In other words, there’s a new regulatory pathway in town for these unique products in Canada! In this post, we tackle formulation challenges for supplemented foods...

If you’re a food brand or manufacturer, you have likely heard about the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)’s announcement back in 2016 that new food labelling regulations were coming into force. Below is an important update on the new food labelling regulations in Canada, and what all members of the...

Earlier this year we informed you about the upcoming Supplemented Food Regulations and what to expect as a food or natural health brand. In this post, the first of a series, we delve deeper into the Supplemented Food Regulations to help you understand the nuances of this new category and...

Another food label change has been announced for prepackaged foods in Canada, this time specific to daily values. This is an important notice for food brands with products currently on the shelf, or soon-to-be-launched products, as these changes could affect the values in your Nutrition Facts Table (NFT). (Note: this...

As mentioned recently, our whitepaper library has been given a makeover! The intent was to keep the insights fresh and up to date so that you can gain information to solve the biggest challenges you might be facing in your business. The insights are useful whether in the NHP realm,...

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...

Have you heard the news? As SNI continues to expand its clinical trials services, we created a new website to serve as a “home base” for all things clinical. Designed with clients and trial sponsors in mind, the freshly launched website includes: A tour of our new clinic Detailed capabilities...

Type II diabetes and metabolic dysfunction remain global problems. In Manitoba alone, 30% of the population is expected to be diabetic or prediabetic by 2028. The Wellness Transformation Network (WTN) is a non-profit established to end these critical health issues through new approaches. Using early detection and the latest equipment...

After much planning and setup behind the scenes, SNI is delighted to finally reveal our new, custom-built clinical trials facility in Winnipeg! (Left to Right) Dr. Abdalla Abdussamad, Madyson Shauman, Bernie Desgagnes, Dr. Vanu Ramprasath, Maryam Shamloo Located near our head offices in the heart of Western Canada, our clinic...

Keeping up with constantly changing regulations is a challenge for any company selling natural health products (NHPs) in Canada. Earlier this summer, we released a bulletin announcing the new changes from Health Canada that will affect how all NHPs are labelled. The aim of these changes is to make NHP...

We previously mentioned in a recent blog post that new labelling requirements were coming soon for Natural Heath Products (NHPs). Well that day has arrived! On July 6, 2022, Health Canada brought in the requirement to have a Product Facts Table (PFT) on all Natural Health Products, as well as some...

Collaborating strategically with SNI and our trusted partners for consumer-centric brands and retail programs is your one-stop solution for Canadian market entry services. But have you ever wondered how it's done? Our team of experts provide regulatory compliance, clinical trials and quality assurance, graphic design and packaging compliance, importation, warehousing...

As a full-service Canadian contract research organization, SNI has a wealth of experience supporting our clients along the research and development pathway: from the start of a product concept, to attaining a health claim on a marketed product!   Why participate in a Clinical Trial? As a clinical trial participant,...

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...

Natural and Non-prescription Health Products Directorate Performance Standards What Does This Mean For Your Product? On March 23, 2022, the Natural and Non-prescription Health Products Directorate (NNHPD) of Health Canada held a meeting on Performance standards for NHP applications with NHP industry associations. This meeting summarizes the current performance standards,...

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...

As part of our efforts to introduce you to the faces behind SNI, we're announcing another issue of INSIDE SOURCE series and excited to exhibit two more members of our amazing team! Maira Medellin-Peña is our Clinical Trials and Regulatory Compliance Specialist. Maira comes to SNI with a diverse background...