INSIDE SNI: Meet the Creative Services Team
SNI
/ June 11, 2024
INTRODUCING SNI'S CREATIVE SERVICES TEAM Meet the Masterminds behind the Designs that make your Products on the Shelves Nice to meet you! We’re an all-female team of industry experts with a shared passion for art and design. By building on each other’s unique areas of expertise, we work directly with...
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SIAL Canada – At the core of the food industry
SNI
/ June 9, 2024
SIAL is the largest food innovation trade show in North America and we had a blast attending! We attended the 3-day tradeshow to meet with many existing clients and create new connections with many more brands. This event is always a unique opportunity for food industry players to connect, learn...
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World Food Safety Day 2024
SNI
/ June 7, 2024
This year, World Food Safety Day falls on Friday, June 7 The World Health Organization is focusing this year’s theme on the importance of being prepared for food safety incidents, no matter how mild or severe they can be. “Food safety incidents are situations where there is a potential or...
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National Health & Fitness Day
SNI
/ June 3, 2024
Each year, individuals across Canada celebrate National Health and Fitness Day (NHFD) on the first Saturday of June. NHFD was created following the Vancouver Olympics in 2010, initially aiming to promote grassroot fitness movements. Quickly becoming a nationally recognized initiative, NHFD is an important opportunity to prioritize our health and...
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Celebrating Celiac Awareness Month: The Crucial Role of Food Safety Plans
SNI
/ May 27, 2024
May marks an important occasion in the realm of health awareness: Celiac Awareness Month. It's a time to shed light on a condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder triggered by the consumption of gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, triticale and rye....
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Nutrition Analysis for NFt / NFP Creation
SNI
/ May 21, 2024
Are you curious about how a company knows which nutritional values to put on their food label? Perhaps you have your own brand and are wondering about the best option to use? The team at SNI can help in a couple of ways, and we will show some advantages to...
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Allergen Labelling & Recalls – What you need to know
SNI
/ May 15, 2024
According to Food Allergy Canada, more than 3 million Canadians self-report having at least one food allergy and 1-in-2 Canadian households are impacted by food allergy. Accurate food labelling is crucial to make sure consumers get the required information about the product they are about to eat! What’s the risk?...
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Safe Food for Canadians License: A Guide for Importers
SNI
/ May 8, 2024
Canadian food businesses that import, export, manufacture and store food are subject to the Safe Food for Canadians Act (SFCA) and Regulations (SFCR). In order to obtain a Safe Food for Canadians importing license, the importer must have the following documented and implemented programs: Traceability Recall Customer Complaints Preventive Control...
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HACCP and Foreign Suppliers – What you should look for under the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations
SNI
/ May 2, 2024
The Safe Food for Canadians Regulations requires that imported foods are subject to the same level of hazard analysis and preventive food safety controls as food that is produced in Canada. Supplier assurances ensure HACCP aspects are in place and the food will be safe to import into the Canadian...
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The SNI Podcast Ep. 12 | Industry Spotlight: Boyce Strategic Consulting – Market Entry Strategy & Solutions with Kathy Boyce
SNI
/ May 1, 2024
In the latest episode of The SNI Podcast, we present an in-depth discussion featuring a special guest – Boyce Strategic Consulting. Joining us remotely for this episode is Kathy Boyce, Marketing and Trade Specialist. Tune in for a fascinating conversation as Kathy sits down with Leanne Lutomsky, SNI’s Director of Client...
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Over-Label Solution Program: The SNI Eco-Friendly Solution
SNI
/ April 22, 2024
April 22nd, 2024, marks the 54th annual celebration of Earth Day. Earth Day aims to raise awareness about environmental issues among citizens and organizations and encourages action in preserving and protecting the environment. At SNI, we recognize the importance of environmentally friendly business practices and solutions. Product packaging errors can...
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Animal Testing Ban on New Cosmetic Products in Canadian Market
SNI
/ April 22, 2024
On June 27, 2023, the Government of Canada announced the banning of cruel and unnecessary testing of cosmetic products on animals in Canada. This release from Health Canada was intended to represent a major step forward in supporting animal welfare by reducing the Canadian market’s reliance on animal testing, while balancing...
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JOB OPENING: Regulatory Affairs Specialist
SNI
/ April 18, 2024
SOURCE NUTRACEUTICAL, INC. Winnipeg, MB, CANADA R3T 1T4 Regulatory Affairs Specialist 18-month contract 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....
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CHFA Now 2024: SNI on the Road!
SNI
/ April 15, 2024
It was sunny skies and beautiful mountain views in Vancouver this year for the CHFA Now tradeshow and our team was glad to be a part of it! This year, Bernie Desgagnes, Mirjana Latkovic, and Leanne Lutomsky attended the tradeshow to meet with existing clients and create new connections with...
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Get to Know SNI: Clinical Research Services
SNI
/ April 10, 2024
At SNI, we have built a robust team of clinical trials professionals, all dedicated to the success of your project. Together, they bring over 250+ years of experience in clinical, regulatory, and medicine and have completed 850+ clinical trials combined. A key benefit to sponsors is our diverse experience across...
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World Health Day 2024: My Health, My Right
SNI
/ April 8, 2024
On April 7th, team SNI recognized World Health Day, an initiative that is spearheaded by the World Health Organization. World Health Day is an important opportunity to advocate for individuals right to health, a necessity that continues to come under threat and attack. This year, the theme of WHD is...
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Cosmetic Product Testing
SNI
/ April 5, 2024
In personal care, brand trust—and proof of the product benefit—is everything. With the cosmetic and cosmeceutical sector growing exponentially, the most successful brands rely on evidence to support their product claims and efficacy. Cosmetics can often fall into more than one regulatory category, so beginning the clinical research process with...
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UPDATE: Natural Health Products in Canada
SNI
/ April 1, 2024
On March 27, SNI attended an invited session on NNHPD’s Updated Proposal for NHP Cost Recovery We want to share some updates regarding the ongoing cost recovery initiative that has been imposed on the NHP sector. Last year, Health Canada proposed a new fee structure for Natural Health Products (NHPs)...
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Natural Products Expo West 2024: SNI on the Road!
SNI
/ March 22, 2024
Once again our team had the opportunity to attend Natural Products Expo West! It is the largest trade show in the natural, organic, and healthy products industry and we enjoyed every minute of it! Sunny skies and palm trees helped, but the fantastic showcase of innovative and tasty products...
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How to Tell If a Supplement Is Legitimate
SNI
/ March 13, 2024
In today's health-conscious world, supplements have become increasingly popular. Whether you're looking to boost your energy levels, improve your immune system, or support your overall well-being, the supplement market offers a plethora of options. However, with so many products available, it can be challenging to determine which ones are legitimate...
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