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Emerging Biomarkers for the Diagnosis of Diabetes

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Jun

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UncategorizedBiomarkers, Clinical Studies, diabetes, fasting glucose, HbA1c, OGTT

Emerging Biomarkers for the Diagnosis of Diabetes

Diabetes is a disease of global health concern, and its incidence is rising annually. Approximately 3.2 million Canadians are currently living with diabetes, and 550 Canadians are diagnosed with diabetes each day. By targeting additional biomarkers for the diagnosis of diabetes, we may help individuals at higher risk for developing the…

Participating in Clinical Trials: What is it like?

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Jun

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UncategorizedClinical trials, diabetes, glucose tolerance, insulin, OGTT

Participating in Clinical Trials: What is it like?

What are Clinical Trials? Clinical trials are research studies designed to find new or improved ways to prevent, diagnose or treat a health condition or disease (or their symptoms). While some types of research studies can be done in a lab or using an animal model, the term “clinical trials”…

Health Canada & Natural Health Products – Office of the Auditor General Release of NHP Program Report

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May

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Uncategorizedcompliance, Licensed NHPs, natural health products, NHPs, Office of Auditor General, Performance Audit, Report

Health Canada & Natural Health Products – Office of the Auditor General Release of NHP Program Report

Health Canada has a robust regulatory framework for natural health products (NHPs) to ensure products are safe and effective for Canadian consumers, but how closely are these regulations being enforced? A recent performance audit was conducted by the Office of the Auditor General of Canada. The purpose of the audit…

Clearing the Table: Nutrition Facts Tables

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May

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UncategorizedCanadian Food Inspection Agency, health canada, Nutrition Labelling

Clearing the Table: Nutrition Facts Tables

A nutrition facts table helps consumers make informed food choices when grocery shopping and preparing food at home. By law, most packaged food in Canada must have a nutrition facts table. Many aspects of the table are specifically regulated by Health Canada including: size of the table, weight of the…

Health Canada’s Commitment to Compliance Monitoring – Hand Sanitizers

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Apr

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UncategorizedCOVID-19, Hand sanitizers, health canada, natural health products, NNHPD, Safety, Sanitizer

Health Canada’s Commitment to Compliance Monitoring – Hand Sanitizers

Recognizing that there is a significant increase and attempt to sell sanitizer products to Canadians: in February of this year, Natural and Non-prescription Health Products Directorate (NNHPD) issued a compliance notice to all businesses that hold natural health product licenses for alcohol-based sanitizer. Some of the items outlined in the…

Source Continues to Expand our Clinical Trial Services Portfolio

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Mar

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UncategorizedClinical Research, Clinical trials, Regulatory Affairs, statistical analysis, strategic consulting

Source Continues to Expand our Clinical Trial Services Portfolio

As a full-service Canadian contract research organization, Source 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! Our Regulatory Affairs Team has helped countless industry clients register Natural Health…

Health Canada Nutrition Facts Table Regulation Timeline Announcement

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Mar

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Health Canada Nutrition Facts Table Regulation Timeline Announcement

Recently, the CFIA announced an amendment to the timelines in for the implementation of the new Nutrition Facts Table (NFT) regulations. They have issued the following statement: While the end of the transition period for the amendments will remain December 14, 2021, the CFIA will focus its efforts on education and…

03

Mar

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Uncategorizedconsumer protection, consumer safety, COVID-19, Disinfectant, food, food safety, health canada, Thank you

COVID-19 and Food Safety

During a difficult time like a pandemic, the safety of our families and those we love is paramount. This affects those in our bubble or household—including ourselves. Scientific experts and food safety authorities around the world are closely observing the spread of COVID-19. Through this observation, evidence shows that there…

02

Mar

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UncategorizedCanadian Food Inspection Agency, CGMP, GMP, Good Manufacturing Practices

GMP Inspection Pilot Program: NHPs

In an effort to improve the quality of Natural Health Products (NHPs) produced in (and imported into) Canada, Health Canada is revisiting and implementing a third round of an inspection program for site licensed facilities. Currently, Health Canada issues an NHP Site License following a paper-based review of evidence in…

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Feb

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UncategorizedClinical Research, Clinical trials, COVID-19, operations, Safety, Screening

Clinical Trials in a COVID Era

Conducting clinical research in the COVID-19 era certainly has its challenges! Changes in study site capacities unfortunately has the potential to impact study timelines and budgets. We are pleased to have partnered with a new private medical clinic in Winnipeg which has hospital-grade ventilation and spacious rooms to ensure that…