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It’s Diabetes Month. What the Future of Research Looks Like, and the Role of Clinical Trials November marks Diabetes Awareness Month, where we recognize the negative impact of the disease on those affected, and what we can do to mitigate and treat it. Over 11 million people in Canada are...

Earlier this year we informed you about the upcoming Supplemented Food Regulations and what to expect as a food or natural health brand. In this post, the first of a series, we delve deeper into the Supplemented Food Regulations to help you understand the nuances of this new category and...

Another food label change has been announced for prepackaged foods in Canada, this time specific to daily values. This is an important notice for food brands with products currently on the shelf, or soon-to-be-launched products, as these changes could affect the values in your Nutrition Facts Table (NFT). (Note: this...

SupplySide West and Food ingredients North America is one of our favourite gatherings of health and nutrition professionals. This year, we're attending in fabulous LAS VEGAS The SNI team is excited to be travelling to the SupplySide WEST trade show on October 31, 2022 to dedicate time with Health and Nutrition...

SOURCE NUTRACEUTICAL, INC. Winnipeg, MB, CANADA R3T 1T4 Science and Research Director, Regulatory Affairs & Quality Assurance 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”...

As mentioned recently, our whitepaper library has been given a makeover! The intent was to keep the insights fresh and up to date so that you can gain information to solve the biggest challenges you might be facing in your business. The insights are useful whether in the NHP realm,...

Back in June of 2022, Health Canada announced new regulations for nutrition labelling for prepackaged foods (see our brief bulletin here). To help you understand what you need to know—and do—considering this change, in this post we delve deeper into the new front-of-package (FOP) nutrition label requirements to help you...

We’ve recently updated and expanded our whitepaper library to showcase client success stories – what the problem was, how we helped solve it, and the results generated. Topics include how to enter the Canadian market from another country, dealing with recalls, how to ensure label compliance, and more.

We have many current and upcoming studies in the works and are on the lookout for participants! If you or someone you know has ever considered volunteering in a study, now is the time. You’ll have the chance to contribute to health research in several areas, including metabolic health, wellness,...

Have you heard the news? As SNI continues to expand its clinical trials services, we created a new website to serve as a “home base” for all things clinical. Designed with clients and trial sponsors in mind, the freshly launched website includes: A tour of our new clinic Detailed capabilities...

Type II diabetes and metabolic dysfunction remain global problems. In Manitoba alone, 30% of the population is expected to be diabetic or prediabetic by 2028. The Wellness Transformation Network (WTN) is a non-profit established to end these critical health issues through new approaches. Using early detection and the latest equipment...

After much planning and setup behind the scenes, SNI is delighted to finally reveal our new, custom-built clinical trials facility in Winnipeg! (Left to Right) Dr. Abdalla Abdussamad, Madyson Shauman, Bernie Desgagnes, Dr. Vanu Ramprasath, Maryam Shamloo Located near our head offices in the heart of Western Canada, our clinic...

Heading to Natural Products Expo East? Trends to Watch, Plus Book a Free Consult with Us The SNI team is excited to be travelling to the Natural Products Expo East trade show from September 28th to October 1st  in Philadelphia! Connecting with our many clients who will be attending is...

Keeping up with constantly changing regulations is a challenge for any company selling natural health products (NHPs) in Canada. Earlier this summer, we released a bulletin announcing the new changes from Health Canada that will affect how all NHPs are labelled. The aim of these changes is to make NHP...

As the fall event season quickly approaches, we want to remind you that the SNI team will be heading to Toronto for CHFA Now – Natural Organic Wellness September 15th-18th! We’re especially looking forward to meeting with clients old and new while discovering all the exhibitors and trend-setting brands from...

We previously mentioned in a recent blog post that new labelling requirements were coming soon for Natural Heath Products (NHPs). Well that day has arrived! On July 6, 2022, Health Canada brought in the requirement to have a Product Facts Table (PFT) on all Natural Health Products, as well as some...

Collaborating strategically with SNI and our trusted partners for consumer-centric brands and retail programs is your one-stop solution for Canadian market entry services. But have you ever wondered how it's done? Our team of experts provide regulatory compliance, clinical trials and quality assurance, graphic design and packaging compliance, importation, warehousing...

As a full-service Canadian contract research organization, SNI has a wealth of experience supporting our clients along the research and development pathway: from the start of a product concept, to attaining a health claim on a marketed product!   Why participate in a Clinical Trial? As a clinical trial participant,...

THIS JUST IN! Front-of-Package Nutrition Labelling, as part of Health Canada’s Healthy Eating Strategy, will be mandatory as of January 1, 2026 and the symbol is now finalized. The regulations with all details are set to be published in the Canada Gazette, Part II on July 20, 2022. The purpose of...

After two years of disconnect, the SNI team is more than thrilled to be out on the road again and building existing and new relationships with prospects, partners and customers! These experiences always highlight the importance of in-person connections on the ground, face-to-face with our market in a way that...