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We see Natural Health Products (NHPs) everywhere: the grocery stores, drug stores and health food stores. There are endless varieties of effective, high-quality supplements, vitamins, minerals, probiotics, herbal products,homeopathic medicines and traditional medicines on the shelves. They can be used all sorts of health reasons, such as preventing or treating...

We pride ourselves on our single source solution for many of our clients. From the licensing of a product through to the importation, testing and delivery to our client’s distributors and retailers. This sets us apart from our competition as we have our own warehouse facility and we help ensure...

We often receive calls related to site licensed warehousing and importation from clients who had no idea their products required this service and now find that their product is being held at customs until they can comply or worse their product is rejected and has to be shipped back or...

Health Canada is looking at making changes to the way they regulate self-care products. Self-care products are described as being available without a prescription from a doctor and include: Cosmetics Over the counter drugs Natural health products Canadians are using more and more self-care products to improve their appearance, to...

On Jan 4, 2011 the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) came into effect in the United States. The U.S. is presently working on implementing the requirements of the act. All Canadian food processors that export will also have to comply with the same requirements. FSMA will enable the Food and...

Labelling requirements in Canada are highly regulated to ensure clarity for consumers and consistency in the marketplace. Ultimately they are in place to ensure the health and safety of all Canadians. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is responsible for the administration and enforcement of these regulations, and can differ...

Canada’s functional foods and natural health product industry is growing exponentially year over year, and now is the time to reach new and exciting markets. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada report that there are more than 750 Canadian companies that specialize in this area with over $11 billion in revenue. The...

The Challenge Since 1994, Taste of Nature has provided a nutritious and tasty way to snack with their non-GMO verified, organic, certified gluten free, real ingredient bars. Being positioned mainly in the natural products category, they were looking at expanding in the granola bar, school lunch category with a new...

For round 5 of our blog series, Inside Source, we sat down with our Creative Director, Marcel Fisette. Marcel has been part of team Source since day one, and has a strong passion for graphic design and has worked in the field since 1995. Marcel oversees all packaging design and...

Did you know that around 95% of new products fail every year? Poorly thought out or badly executed packaging is one of the major reasons. As humans we are very visual and our first impressions often not only stick with us, but also drive our decision making. When we shop,...

Growing up I developed an unhealthy relationship with food. My self esteem and body image were greatly affected by my relationship with food, driving me to a restrictive diet. As I got older, it became apparent that healthy relationships in all aspects of life come from smarter choices. It was...

Most of us can’t deny enjoying something sweet to drink or eat every now and then. With the knowledge that too much sugar isn’t great for our diets, food and beverage companies have been trending towards sugar substitutes and sweeteners. Not all are created equally though, and some in fact...

With 66% of Canadian adults and 33% of Canadian children now categorized as overweight or obese, it’s easy to see that it has obesity has become a real problem. The cause and prevention of obesity is a hot topic issue in most of the developed world, and Canada in no...

“Every year Canadians purchase over $5.4 billion of cosmetics and personal care products. From personal hygiene and beauty products like deodorant, shampoo, skin care products, make-up and fragrances to health-related products such as sunscreens and cavity-fighting toothpastes, cosmetics and personal care products are an undeniably important part of our everyday...

At Source Nutraceutical, we are known for our “one-stop-solution” mentality, but today our focus is on one significant part of that solution, our Regulatory Affairs department. We are not only experts in Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance, but we also act as an extension of your business. What else sets...

Are you the manufacturer, importer or distributor of a NHP? The Natural and Non-prescription Health Products Directorate (NNHPD) has issued new regulations that may effect how you sell your product. Inline with the current push in North America towards transparency and customer assurance in NHP’s and dietary supplements, the new...

At Source Nutraceutical we pride ourselves in our “one-stop-solution” mentality, but today we want to focus on our Warehouse & Fulfillment department. We are experts in distribution services and act as an extension of your business to reduce your logistics costs, improve customer delivery and reduce your risk in the...

If you’re in the business of Natural Health Products or Supplements, consumer trust and brand transparency have become imperative to your business. Consumers want more clarity and transparency, and with the Natural Business Journalsuggesting that consumer confidence in dietary supplements has dropped 11 percent in the last year alone1, it...

 We are very excited to be launching a new blog series – Inside Source. In this series, we will be introducing you to members of our talented team. As a “One-Stop-Solution” we are host to a diverse team of individuals with a vast variety of knowledge. As a company we...