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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...

Hope to see you in The Big Apple! It's that time of year again, Specialty Food Association's 2022 Summer Fancy Food Show is taking place at Javits Center in New York City from June 12 to 14, 2022--and Stuart, our Director of Business Development, will be travelling to attend! The...

Natural and Non-prescription Health Products Directorate Performance Standards What Does This Mean For Your Product? On March 23, 2022, the Natural and Non-prescription Health Products Directorate (NNHPD) of Health Canada held a meeting on Performance standards for NHP applications with NHP industry associations. This meeting summarizes the current performance standards,...

In Case you Missed it: BioEnterprise Webinar - Your Pathway to the Canadian Market Earlier this month, in partnership with Bioenterprise Canada, SNI’s very own Leanne Lutomsky and Marcel Fisette presented a webinar on regulatory topics such as packaging, health claims, ingredients, common food violations, and more. Bioenterprise Canada is...

There is a new pathway for your unique product! A regulatory framework to allow market access for supplemented foods without pre-market review and approval by Health Canada. Forget the Temporary Marketing Authorization! With the guidance of SNI’s regulatory team, your supplemented food product can be on Canadian shelves without further...

Are you planning to bring a new food product to the Canadian market and thinking about which factors you need to consider for a seamless product launch? On April 13th, Join Bioenterprise Canada and SNI for an all-encompassing webinar on practical pathways to enter the Canadian food market. Learn about...

As part of our efforts to introduce you to the faces behind SNI, we're announcing another issue of INSIDE SOURCE series and excited to exhibit two more members of our amazing team! Maira Medellin-Peña is our Clinical Trials and Regulatory Compliance Specialist. Maira comes to SNI with a diverse background...

Regulatory Affairs Specialist The Regulatory Affairs Specialist assists in obtaining and maintaining government approval for natural health products, cosmetics, drugs, medical devices, and related materials for clients of Source Nutraceutical Inc. Under direction of the Director of Regulatory Affairs, on behalf of client initiatives, liaises with government officials; evaluates scientific...