Market Entry Support - SNI Inc.

04 Feb 2025

Canada’s tariffs on U.S. products: Impact on food, cosmetics, and health goods

International Trade2025 News, Canada tariffs, cosmetics, food, Government of Canada, NHPs, Trade news

On February 1, 2025, the Government of Canada formally responded to the U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods by announcing its own set of countermeasures. These tariffs on U.S. products are scheduled to take effect on February 4, 2025. As part of this response, the Department of Finance released a detailed…

07 Jan 2025

SNI is celebrating 20 years of servicing the industry in 2025

Clinical Trials, Market Entry Support, Natural Health Products (NHPs), Wellness20 Year Anniversary, Bernie Desgagnes, Celebration, Dedication, Milestone, SNI, Source Nutraceutical, Wellness Clinic, Winnipeg

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…

15 May 2024

Allergen Labelling & Recalls – What you need to know

Canadian Food Regulations, Food and Beverage, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Regulations and Updates, Market Entry Support, Natural Health Products (NHPs), U.S. Food RegulationsAllergic reactions, Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), CFIA, Customer Safety, FDA, Food Allergies, food labelling, Food Recall, food safety, Lactose Intolerance, Recall, risk evaluation, US FDA

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?…

08 May 2024

Safe Food for Canadians License: A Guide for Importers

Canadian Food Regulations, Food and Beverage, International Trade, Market Entry Support, U.S. Food RegulationsCanada Food Regulations, food safety, foreign suppliers, HACCP, Importing to Canada, IPCP, Recalls, regulations, Safe Food for Canadians Act (SFCA), Safe Food for Canadians licence (SFC licence), Traceability Program

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…

15 Feb 2024

Food Import Compliance – Licensing and Registration

Food and Beverage, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Regulations and Updates, General Regulations, International Trade, Market Entry Support, U.S. Food Regulationscanada and US border, Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), CFIA, classifications, food compliance, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), importing foods, Licensing and registration, regulations, Safe Food for Canadians Act (SFCA), Safe Food for Canadians licence (SFC licence)

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…

15 Jan 2024

Crossing the border out of the USA– regulatory considerations and possible funding support

Food and Beverage, International Trade, Market Entry Support, U.S. Drug Regulations, U.S. Food Regulationsborder crossing, exporting products, FAS, Food Export Midwest, Food Export Northeast, Foreign Agricultural Services, Regulatory Affairs, Southern US Trade Association, SUSTA, USDA, use border

Our team at SNI has helped countless clients successfully export their products from the US market into other countries. When it comes time to evaluate the potential export of your products, we are here to help! Our team has expert knowledge on product classification, formulation considerations, and all aspects of…

11 Jan 2024

5 Dietary Supplement Violations and How to Avoid Them

Canadian Food Regulations, Food and Beverage, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Regulations and Updates, General RegulationsBatch Production Records, Consumer health risk, Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act, dietary supplements, DSHEA, False advertising, FDA, FDA warning letters, GMP, Good Manufacturing Practices, The Food and Drug Administration, US dietary supplements

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…

11 Dec 2023

Don’t be Caught on the NAUGHTY LIST

Canadian Food Regulations, Food and Beverage, General Regulations, Market Entry SupportAllergens, CFIA, Food Allergies, food compliance, Food Labeling, Food producers, health canada

When it comes to Food Labelling compliance, it's essential to wrap up your labels with care, ensuring they're on the nice list and avoiding any risk of your product getting "sleighed" from store shelves. The food label is an important consumer tool used to provide key information on the product…

21 Nov 2023

RECAP: PLMA’s 2023 Private Label Trade Show in Chicago

Canadian Food Regulations, Events, Food and Beverage, International Trade, Market Entry Support, Natural Health Products (NHPs), U.S. Food RegulationsBusiness-to-Business, Chicago, exhibition, food and beverage, household products, Networking, PLMA, Private label, private label manufacturers association, Stuart Greenfield, Trade show

Here’s the “Deep Dish” from SNI’s PLMA Experience in Chicago The bustling city of Chicago recently played host to the much-anticipated Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA) Trade Show, and our own Stuart Greenfield - Director, Business Development and Marcel Fisette - Director, Creative Services were right in the heart of…

01 Sep 2023

Proactive Risk Management: Helping Manufacturers Avoid a Recall

Canadian Food Regulations, Food and Beverage, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Regulations and Updates, Market Entry SupportAllergen Labelling, Allergies, cross-contamination, food allergens, food safety, Good Manufacturing Practices, Manufacturing, Recalls, risk management, undeclared allergen

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,…