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THE SNI PODCAST Ep. 5: Let’s Talk Clinical Research with Krista Coventry

14

Sep

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UncategorizedAmazon music, Apple Podcasts, Clinical Research, Clinical research facility, clinical trial strategy, decentralized clinical trials, establishing clinical efface, Krista Coventry, Lindsei Sarna, Podcast episode, Spotify podcasts, The SNI Podcast, youtube

THE SNI PODCAST Ep. 5: Let’s Talk Clinical Research with Krista Coventry

In this episode of the SNI Podcast, Dr. Lindsei Sarna fills in for Justin as our guest host and is joined by Krista Coventry over zoom to talk about the Clinical Research process and other things that Clinical Research entails. Join Lindsei in a fascinating discussion with Krista on our SNI…

Proactive Risk Management: Helping Manufacturers Avoid a Recall

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Sep

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UncategorizedAllergen Labelling, Allergies, cross-contamination, food allergens, food safety, Good Manufacturing Practices, Manufacturing, Recalls, risk management, undeclared allergen

Proactive Risk Management: Helping Manufacturers Avoid a Recall

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,…

Proposed Amendments in Food Labelling Regulations to Improve Bone Health

14

Aug

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Uncategorizedbone health, calcium, daily value intake, Fortified beverages, health canada, kefir, mandatory fortification, marketing authorization, vitamin c, Yogurt

Proposed Amendments in Food Labelling Regulations to Improve Bone Health

Last month Health Canada released a Notice of intent to publish two Marketing Authorizations that could have a positive effect on the bone health of Canadians. Vitamin D and Calcium are two important nutrients needed by our bodies to maintain good health. Both nutrients help to build and maintain bone…

Aspartame and Other Sweeteners; What You Need to Know

02

Aug

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Uncategorizedacesulfame potassium, allulose, aspartame, erythritol, fao, food additives, health canada, IARC, JECFA, monk fruit extract, stevia, sucralose, sugar substitutes, sweeteners, WHO

Aspartame and Other Sweeteners; What You Need to Know

Aspartame, a sweetener that has been widely used in various food products, has recently come under scrutiny due to its classification as a class 2B carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Joint Expert…

UPDATES: Natural Health Product Plain Language Labelling

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Jul

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Uncategorizedcanadian drug facts table, consumer safety, drug facts, health canada, medicinal ingredients, natural health products, NHP, non-prescription drugs, NPDs, PFT, Plain Language Labelling, PLL, product facts table, product license

UPDATES: Natural Health Product Plain Language Labelling

We mentioned in September that there are changes in the near future regarding labelling of natural health products in Canada, and with an implementation date of June 21, 2025, we are revisiting the requirements to help the industry prepare. For products already on the market, or those which will have…

Health Canada’s Proposal for NHP Cost Recovery Causes Waves

29

Jun

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UncategorizedAnnual Establishment Licensing Fees, Authority to Sell Drug Fees, consumer safety, DIN applications, Drug Evaluation Fees, HEAL Committee, health canada, medicinal ingredients, natural health products, NHP, NHP Product License, non-prescription drugs, NPDs, PFT, PLA, Plain Language Labelling, PLL, product facts table, product license

Health Canada’s Proposal for NHP Cost Recovery Causes Waves

The Canadian regulations for Natural Health Products (NHPs) came into force in 2004, and for nearly 20 years, Canadians have been able to shop with confidence for products displaying either a Natural Product Number (NPN) or Homeopathic Medicine Number (DIN-HM) on the product label. These products must be approved by…

THE SNI PODCAST Ep. 4: Food Photography with Christel & Alexis

26

Jun

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THE SNI PODCAST Ep. 4: Food Photography with Christel & Alexis

The newest episode of the SNI Podcast dives into Food Photography – a topic that often hides in plain sight, yet rarely receives the spotlight it deserves. Kick up your feet and tune-in as our team gives a behind-the-scenes tour of the captivating world of staging, photo-editing, and everything in…

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Jun

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UncategorizedBusiness-to-Business, community, Fuel the future, Marcel Fisette, Networking, Novotel Toronto Vaughan Centre, Stuart Greenfield, Toronto, UNFI Canada, United Natural Foods Inc, Vendor Summit

2023 UNFI Canada Innovation Showcase

Recently, SNI had the opportunity to attend the UNFI Canada Innovation Showcase held in Vaughn, Ontario. As a preferred vendor of UNFI Canada, we provide trusted regulatory and strategic consulting, label reviews for any market, and graphic design services to support brand development and expansion. The Innovation Showcase was a…

The FTC Puts 670 Brands on Notice for Unsupported Product Claims

12

Jun

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Uncategorizedclaim validation, dietary supplements, Federal Trade commission, FTC, health claims, health products compliance guidance, Penalty Offences, press release, Product Claims, Regulatory Compliance, Unsubstantiated Claims

The FTC Puts 670 Brands on Notice for Unsupported Product Claims

The Federal Trade Commission in the U.S. recently caught the attention of nearly 700 companies after sending them warning letters (known as penalty offenses) due to unsubstantiated product claims. MOST OF THE COMPANIES ARE: Dietary Supplements, Homeopathic Products, Functional Foods, as well as some Pharmaceuticals What Happens When a Brand…

THE SNI PODCAST Ep. 3: Client Spotlight with Cheryl Zealand of Cranked Energy

29

May

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UncategorizedApple Podcasts, cheryl zealand, cranked energy, cranked energy bars, food label regulations, Justin lutomsky, Leanne Lutomsky, manitoba brands, manitoba entrepreneurs, nutrition, podcast, regulations, Shop Local, Spotify, The SNI Podcast

THE SNI PODCAST Ep. 3: Client Spotlight with Cheryl Zealand of Cranked Energy

The newest episode of the SNI Podcast is an exciting one, because we’re joined by long-time client, Cranked Energy! You’ll hear from the food brand’s founder and CEO, Cheryl Zealand, who joined us in studio for a conversation with Leanne Lutomsky, SNI’s Director of Client Optimization. It’s a fun one…