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The impending legalization of Cannabis is a hot topic across Canada, including the packaging / labelling industry. On March 19, Health Canada released the Proposed Approach to the Regulation of Cannabis-Summary of Comments Received During the Public Consultation. This was a response to the feedback received from the public, stakeholders,...

Background Source Nutraceutical Inc. has proudly been working with and managing Canadian-compliant packaging for ONE Brandsthroughout the products’ maturation and evolvement over the years. ONE has recently beefed-up the look to a cutting-edge appearance and is a rising star on retail shelves and in consumer homes. Featuring exciting, unique and...

– Leanne Lutomsky | Regulatory Affairs As much as the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) tries to regulate all aspects of food labelling in Canada, sometimes false claims can sneak through the cracks. Consumers should be aware of false advertising and other tricks used by food manufacturers in order to...

Our very own Creative Director, Marcel Fisette spoke at North Forge Technology Exchange LUNCH & LEARN: on the subject of Packaging Compliance North Forge Technology Exchange is an innovation-based economic development agency and community fueling Manitoba’s innovation economy providing entrepreneurs with award-winning mentors, rockstar subject matter experts–like Marcel–and a two-stage...

Ah the great debate, to “Do it Yourself” or to leave it to the professionals. There are so many situations in life where our “Do it Yourself” intuition takes over and we embark on a journey of questions, unknowns and, at times, trial and error. While this can be a...

As we head into the New Year, our Regulatory Affairs team is striving to keep our clients up to date on all current Canadian and international regulatory initiatives which may impact their business. In this regard, we have put together a shortlist of key topics to keep an eye out...

Every year those in the design community collectively await the announcement of the next Colour of the Year. This year Pantone has gone quite bold with 2018 showcasing the dramatic and multi toned Ultra Violet. With our previous design article highlighting some upcoming design trends for the coming year,we have...

Macsween of Edinburgh, is a third-generation family firm based in Scotland. They are well known for their range of meat products, in particular the production of the Scottish delicacy, haggis. The Macsween family has been making its haggis for over 60 years, and first began the business as a butchers...

During this season, we take time to reflect upon the good things we have… like sharing our enewsletter with you! The end of the year brings no greater joy than the opportunity to express to you season’s greetings and good wishes. May your holidays and New Year be filled with...

How would you feel about going out for a nice dinner and upon opening the menu you are face to face with calorie counts for every item in the menu? As per the Healthy Menu Choices Act, this is now a reality in Ontario for all food service providers with...

With 2017 coming to close we have started researching the packaging and graphic trends that 2018 will bring. Let’s just say, design is about to take an exciting twist! We have compiled a list of 10 trends that you will probably start seeing a lot of in 2018. 2. Bright...

There have been a lot of accounts in the news lately regarding Energy drinks, especially their effect on children and youths. Some of these stories are quite devastating in nature and raise the concern over the potential need for regulation of these drinks and supplements. Before 2011, caffeinated energy drinks...

Unfortunately, nothing lasts forever! And we all know this applies to food and the safety of your consumers, your health and your family. Understanding date markings on pre-packaged products helps everyone better understand the label. Depending on the type of product; Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) requires different kinds of...

At Source Nutraceutical we pride ourselves in packaging design. Whether it is starting from scratch with a new brand or product, or taking an existing product and making it Canadian market compliant – we talk the talk and walk the walk. Trick #1 – Keep it Simple! The maximum time...

Canning, pickling and preserving foods from the late summer and early autumn harvest have been documented as staples in kitchens since the first years of Napoleonic Wars. Canning extends shelf life and is most commonly seen in vinegar pickles and jams. Today, consumer behavior has renewed fascination with consuming home-grown...

Can you tell if a food is healthy just by looking the front of its packaging? Do you know if your favourite Canadian pre-packaged foods are high in sodium, sugar and saturated fat? Due to pending regulatory changes, this may be easier to do in the near future! Health Canada...

You may remember our Industry Bulletin (December 2016); summarizing Health Canada’s publication of updated Food and Drug Regulations – Nutrition Labelling, Other Labelling Provisions and Food Colours, in Canada Gazette, Part II. These changes to nutrition labelling align with the launch of Canada’s Healthy Eating Strategy in the fall of...

On August 2, 2017, Health Canada approved a new end use for stevia as a sweetening agent in two popular food products:  meal replacement/ nutritional supplement (i.e. protein) bars, and snack (i.e granola, cereal and fibre) bars.  This is a major development for the food industry, as snack, cereal and...

Source is excited to promote two upcoming regulatory speaking engagements with the International Pharmaceutical Academy this September in Montreal! Krista Coventry, our Director of Regulatory Services for Eastern Canada, will be an invited speaker at each of the following upcoming events: The International Pharmaceutical Academy’s Annual Stability Workshop (September 18-20,...

New rules are on the horizon for pet health products in Canada!  Canadian and international suppliers in the veterinary health product sector should mark their calendars in anticipation of major regulatory changes coming in the fall of 2017! Since 2012, suppliers selling pet health products in Canada have had the...