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December 2024 Update: Notice of Intent for Transition Period of New NRT Provisions Health Canada has issued a Notice of Intent to extend the transition period for the changes to the labelling and packaging requirements for Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) products. Initially, under the Supplementary Rules Respecting Nicotine Replacement Therapies...

In honour of celebrating 20 years of service, we’ll be taking a trip down memory lane to summarize some key developments in the industry. DID YOU KNOW? Just like SNI, the NHP Regulations were born in 2004. This was a monumental step, providing a clear framework for the safety, efficacy,...

SNI is celebrating 20 years of servicing the industry in 2025. Time really does fly when you’re having fun! Our story goes back a long way, starting in a basement office in Winnipeg suburbia. We never imagined we’d someday be one of the leading market entry service providers, and we...

To kick off this very exciting new year, we interviewed one of our newest team members–meet Karolina Zarichna: Associate Director, Client Optimization; Regulatory Affairs Specialist. Read on to read this insightful discussion about Karolina’ passions, background and thoughts–we’re really excited to have her join the team! You've got a pretty impressive background...

As part of our efforts to introduce you to the faces behind SNI, we're welcoming and introducing you to SNI's new Director of Regulatory Affairs! We're thrilled to announce that SNI is growing once again! Please join us in welcoming Ani Byrne to the team as our new Director of...

There are exciting possibilities that our new environmentally controlled consumer product testing chambers add value to the research process! These state-of-the-art facilities are key to launching successful products that meet stringent requirements, quality standards, ensuring safety, determining efficacy and customer expectations—all backed by solid data. In today’s rapidly evolving marketplace,...

As the demand for prebiotic supplements and foods grows, the goal of capturing consumer interest must balance bold health benefit claims with regulatory compliance, especially in Canada. Prebiotics play a unique role in gut health, supporting beneficial bacteria and potentially influencing a range of physiological processes. For prebiotic products to...

Have you noticed something different in your favourite grocery stores lately? More shoppers than ever are flocking to private-label products, and it's a thrilling transformation in the grocery landscape. This trend is not just a fleeting moment; it's becoming a staple of how we shop—offering both fantastic savings and top-notch...

Health Canada’s Natural and Non-Prescription Health Products Directorate (NNHPD) is undertaking a critical initiative to revise existing Natural Health Product (NHP) monographs. These revisions are essential for aligning monographs with new labelling standards, ensuring consistency, and incorporating the latest scientific information. Health Canada’s goal is to improve the quality and...

Mushrooms are no longer merely a culinary component or a simple pizza topping - they have emerged in the industry as a dynamic and increasingly popular ingredient in the world of dietary supplements and health products. Driven by a growing consumer awareness of the potential health benefits associated with various...

In this latest episode of The SNI Podcast, we present an in-depth discussion featuring Western Canada's industry powerhouse : Prairie Research Kitchen. Joining us in our Winnipeg studio for this episode is Elena GomezHaro, MSc., Prairie Research Kitchen's Research Manager. Listen in for a dynamic and compelling conversation as Elena sits...

PICTURE THIS: your unique product is finally ready to hit Canadian shelves… but have you taken the proper steps to ensure that your label is 100% compliant? Turns out, spotting errors on these labels can be like finding a needle in a haystack – challenging and potentially very costly. LET'S...

Last month, we introduced you to our Creative Services team--the all-female team of industry experts that make up the design expertise here at SNI. Today we are digging deeper into what makes Christel, Jada and Alexis tick, and show what their diverse presence brings to the idea boards with SNI...

In April, we posted about the updates to Canada’s proposed cost recovery framework. Since the original announcement of cost recovery for Natural Health Products (NHPs), although there has been a significant reduction in the proposed fees for businesses, proposed fees still remain which would still have a major impact on...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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?...

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...