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We mentioned in July that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given manufacturers a deadline to implement Nutrition labelling changes, and we wanted to remind you that it is fast approaching. For most manufacturers, January 1, 2020 is the date for compliance to the new Nutrition facts label....

The CHFA East Conference and Trade Show (held in Toronto September 12-15, 2019) boasted over 1,100 trade show exhibitors and a 2-day education session. Krista Coventry (Director of Regulatory Services for Eastern Canada) attended the education sessions to keep Source’s finger on the regulatory pulse for self-care products and functional foods! ...

Source is happy to announce another issue of INSIDE SOURCE and wanted to take the opportunity to introduce a new Regulatory Affairs Specialist (Food Labelling), Michelle La. Michelle graduated from the University of Manitoba with a degree In Human Nutritional Sciences along with a minor in Management! She enjoys continuous...

Canadians use every day products like: cosmetic products for personal hygiene, pain relievers, vitamins, minerals, sunscreens, etc. All these products are called “self-care products”. Self-Care products encompass cosmetic products, natural health products and non-prescription drug products. Canadians use self-care products to maintain their health, treat minor ailments or improve overall...

September is always a busy time for Source! Every year we attend both the Canadian Health Food Association (CHFA) East in Toronto, ON, as well as Natural Products Expo East, in Baltimore, MD, USA. These Expo’s offer us a unique experience to not only meet up with our existing clients,...

SOURCE NUTRACEUTICAL, INC. Winnipeg, MB, CANADA R3T 1T4 Regulatory Affairs Specialist (Food Labelling) Source Nutraceutical, Inc. Winnipeg Office – 1-1249 Clarence Ave. About Us: Source Nutraceutical, Inc. is a fast-growing company with offices in Winnipeg, Manitoba and Toronto, Ontario. The company is an integrated “one-stop shop” for regulatory affairs, packaging...

Imagine a garbage truck filled with plastic waste. Now imagine all that plastic waste entering the ocean. Now imagine that happening every minute. It’s no secret we have a plastic pollution problem. Last month, Canada announced their plan to ban single-use plastics as early as 2021. There’s no specific products...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given manufacturers a deadline to implement Nutrition labelling changes, and it is fast approaching. For most manufacturers, January 1, 2020 is the date for compliance to the new Nutrition facts label. What types of changes can you expect to see? Updated serving...

Our team is looking forward to attending the leading B2B Beauty trade show again this year! Cosmoprof North America in Las Vegas remains the single most important networking opportunity in the United States for all sectors of the global beauty industry. Attending the show this year is our Director of...

In June, we blogged all about Test Market Authorization (TMAs), what they mean, and how test market provisions now apply to ALL foods. The Marketing Authorization authority is an important Health Canada regulatory tool that implements decisions on Canadian food regulations. Food industry stakeholders can submit requests to change some aspects of the...

The new class of Cannabis Regulations have been finalized. These regulations will come into force on October 17, 2019 and new products will be available for sale by mid-December 2019 at the earliest to allow you to stuff your Christmas stockings or to ring in the New Year with whatever...

What does TMA stand for? Too many acronyms? Take my advice? Test Market Authorization! With the coming into force of the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR), test market provisions now apply to ALL foods. Test Market Authorizations (TMAs) are granted to test market a food exempting them from certain requirements for...

We have received an advanced copy of the final regulations for new cannabis products which will be released by Health Canada to the general public on June 26, 2019. Source Nutraceutical is now available to assist new and existing companies with the compliance requirements for their edible cannabis, cannabis extracts, and cannabis topicals products.The regulations will...

When shopping, do you find yourself looking for some indication that your food was made in Canada? But what does that really mean? As of now, the Canadian government allows for a couple different types of “origin” claims. Product of Canada Means virtually all major ingredients, processing and labour used...

The newly published survey results from Deloitte anticipates the Cannabis edibles and infused products will create a booming $2.7 Billion annual market. From the 2,000 adult Canadians surveyed online, the likely edible users plan to consume gummy bears, cookies, brownies or chocolates at least every three months. The proposed new...

This year marks the 15th anniversary of Source Nutraceutical, Inc. From a humble, home based 1-man operation, to an internationally renowned Canadian regulatory consulting services company, Source Nutraceutical has evolved greatly over the last decade and a half. The Canadian regulatory landscape has changed greatly since the beginnings of SNI. The Natural...

Now that cannabis is legal in Canada, consumers are taking notice at the amount of packaging that comes with it, and the cannabis players are starting to take note as well. Some estimate that the cannabis industry will produce about 1 billion units of plastic waste annually by 2020. As one...

Spring is here and with summer just around the corner, the smell of barbecue is in the air. Canada’s Food Guide recently suggested more plant protein, and whether you’re eating an entirely plant-based diet or are just curious about the options, you certainly won’t be missing out on any delicious...

Beer. Beer. Beer. The Food and Drug Regulations (FDR) new definition for BEER (noun): shall be the product of the alcoholic fermentation by yeast, or a mixture of yeast and other micro-organisms, an infusion of barley or wheat malt and hops or hop extract in potable water. Beer is the most...

Our graphics team wouldn’t be pushing out the awesome results for our clients without Pantone Matching System(PMS). The reason that a Pantone colour should be used on packaging is to ensure the brands colours are consistent throughout–as opposed to a CMYK structure. Every year, the talented team at PANTONE experts analyze trends in...