Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Regulations and Updates

16 Sep 2025

New and Upcoming FDA Changes in 2025: GRAS Rules, FOP Labelling, and Supplement Ingredients – What You Need to Know

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On September 4, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published its Unified Regulatory Agenda, a key planning document that outlines the Agency’s top priorities over the coming year. Among the many proposed and final rules, three initiatives stand out for their potential to significantly impact food and dietary…

24 Mar 2025

FDA ESG NextGen Launch: Key Dates, Features, and Transition Guide for Users

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As part of its ongoing efforts to modernize and streamline the submission process, the FDA is transitioning from its legacy Electronic Submission Gateway (ESG) system to ESG NextGen. This new platform is designed to make regulatory submissions more efficient, secure, and user-friendly, all while enhancing the overall user experience. The…

18 Feb 2025

The FDA’s New “Healthy” Labeling Rules for Foods

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On December 19, 2024 , the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) unveiled an update to its Final Ruling on the use of the “healthy” label for food products—a refreshed tool that helps consumers identify health foods that reflect current nutrition science and Federal dietary guidance. This update is part…

15 May 2024

Allergen Labelling & Recalls – What you need to know

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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?…

15 Feb 2024

Food Import Compliance – Licensing and Registration

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Importing food products into Canada and the United States can come with its share of challenges, particularly when it comes to compliance with regulations. Both countries have stringent standards in place to ensure the safety and quality of food products entering into their markets. Businesses that are food importers must…

11 Jan 2024

5 Dietary Supplement Violations and How to Avoid Them

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With a projected U.S. market size of over $300 billion by 2030, the dietary supplement category has never presented more opportunities for brand success. In a health-conscious society, dietary supplements can play a significant role in supporting individuals' well-being, but the growing popularity of these supplements has brought attention to the…

01 Sep 2023

Proactive Risk Management: Helping Manufacturers Avoid a Recall

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Attention, Manufacturers: Shared machinery might be a cost-effective approach, but it's essential to note its potential impact on allergen labelling. Using shared machinery for multiple product types means that different types of allergens could appear as trace amounts in your final product. These allergens might not be intentionally added,…

31 Oct 2022

BULLETIN: New Daily Values for Sodium and Potassium

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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…