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June 21st is National Indigenous People’s Day in Canada Every June, Canadians celebrate National Indigenous History Month, which is an opportunity to honour the heritage, contributions and cultures of First Nation, Inuit and Métis communities across Canada. SNI is located on treaty 1 territory, and we recognize the resilience and...

Recently, SNI had the opportunity to attend the UNFI Canada Innovation Showcase held in Vaughn, Ontario. As a preferred vendor of UNFI Canada, we provide trusted regulatory and strategic consulting, label reviews for any market, and graphic design services to support brand development and expansion. The Innovation Showcase was a...

Our team is growing once again! Mirjana brings over 20 years of combined experience in the areas of health and beauty, client relations, management, and leadership. As Manager of Business Development, Mirjana is passionate about building and developing meaningful relationships. She works hard to assess client needs and facilitates connections...

The Federal Trade Commission in the U.S. recently caught the attention of nearly 700 companies after sending them warning letters (known as penalty offenses) due to unsubstantiated product claims. MOST OF THE COMPANIES ARE: Dietary Supplements, Homeopathic Products, Functional Foods, as well as some Pharmaceuticals What Happens When a Brand...

Coming up June 13-14, 2023 in Vaughn, Ontario, is UNFI Canada’s Innovation Showcase, a can’t miss event for the SNI team! Attendees will be able to walk the trade show floor to discover the best of UNFI Canada’s premium suppliers in the food industry. The event includes 1:1 vendor meetings,...

Food safety is a global concern that affects everyone, regardless of geographical location or social status. Each year, on June 7th, the world comes together to observe World Food Safety Day. This annual event aims to raise awareness about the importance of food safety and highlight the critical role it...

On Saturday, June 3, join the SNI team as we recognize National Health & Fitness Day 2023. Established in 2014, this day aims to promote the importance of physical activity and healthy living among Canadians. As a company rooted in health and wellness, the entire team at SNI is excited...

The newest episode of the SNI Podcast is an exciting one, because we’re joined by long-time client, Cranked Energy! You’ll hear from the food brand’s founder and CEO, Cheryl Zealand, who joined us in studio for a conversation with Leanne Lutomsky, SNI’s Director of Client Optimization. It’s a fun one...

Being in the health and wellness sector, you are likely aware of the role of clinical trials. To show the product works as promised, to substantiate a label claim, to test its effectiveness in a new population. But one of the biggest, often overlooked benefits of clinical trials is to...

Every year on May 20th, we recognize Clinical Trials Day, spearheaded by the Association for Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP). On this day, we acknowledge the critical role of clinical research in improving the lives of patients through groundbreaking research. This year’s theme is “Together We Can” – a sentiment that...

May is Celiac Awareness Month in Canada, a time to raise awareness and educate others about celiac disease. Learn more about the disease and how food manufacturers can do their part. Celiac Disease: A Disease, Not a Fad Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder in which the consumption of gluten...

If you have been involved in the NHP sector in any capacity over the years since the Natural Health Product Regulations came into force (2004), you’re likely aware that all NHPs must be approved by Health Canada before they can be sold legally in Canada. To gain approval, companies must...

This week the SNI team is heading to Toronto for SIAL Canada (May 10-11, 2023). SIAL is the annual food innovation trade show that brings together retailer, food service, and manufacturers with a shared goal of inspiring food business.   Given our deep roots in the food sector over the...

When it comes to foods, creating compliant labels might seem straightforward on first glance. You read the regulations, follow the recommendations, and design your labels – only to be flagged or even recalled by CFIA (the Canadian Food Inspection Agency – the authority that polices food safety and compliance). But...

In the newest episode of the SNI Podcast, our longest-serving employee, Marcel Fisette (Director of Creative Services) sits down with SNI’s newest hire, Erin Taraborrelli (Director of Regulatory Affairs) for an enlightening chat! You won’t want to miss this one. Listen in to learn: How Marcel went from working out...

Did you know that 1 in every 5 Canadian experiences a mental health issue? Whether or not you or someone you know falls into this group, the fact remains that all people are affected by mental health. That’s why universal mental healthcare is so important and needed. That is the...

If you’re involved in the natural health product industry, whether on the regulatory, academic, or development side, don’t miss this year’s Natural Health Product Research Society of Canada’s (NHPRS) annual conference! The 2023 event will be held in person from June 19-22 in Montreal. Attendees will get to hear from...

Every year on April 22, Earth Day marks the anniversary of the beginning of the modern environmental movement in 1970. While we celebrate our planet every day of the year, springtime really motivates new goals to take actions that can make a BIG difference! Ecosystems support all life on Earth....

April 7th marks World Health Day, an annual event spearheaded by World Health Organization (WHO) that reinforces the importance of health and well-being. This year’s theme is “#HealthForAll,” where we look back at public health successes and today’s opportunities. According to WHO, to make health for all a reality, we...

Our team is growing once again! SNI is excited to welcome Erin Taraborrelli to the team as Director of Regulatory Affairs. Erin brings more than 20 years of U.S. regulatory experience in dietary supplements and foods and wealth of expertise across different areas of regulatory affairs. This addition to SNI’s...