How to Tell If a Supplement Is Legitimate

How to Tell If a Supplement Is Legitimate

In today's health-conscious world, supplements have become increasingly popular. Whether you're looking to boost your energy levels, improve your immune system, or support your overall well-being, the supplement market offers a plethora of options. However, with so many products available, it can be challenging to determine which ones are legitimate…
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March is Nutrition Month in Canada

March is Nutrition Month in Canada

March is Canadian Nutrition Month, an opportunity to acknowledge the importance of health and nutrition in our population. This initiative is spearheaded by Dietitians of Canada, an organization that continually recognizes the influence that dietitians have on Canadian’s well-being. A registered dietitian can guide you in adapting your lifestyle and diet…
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Food Import Compliance – Licensing and Registration

Food Import Compliance – Licensing and Registration

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…
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Don’t be Caught on the NAUGHTY LIST

Don’t be Caught on the NAUGHTY LIST

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…
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Supplements for Winter Months

Supplements for Winter Months

As the colder seasons settle in and temperatures drop, the winter months often bring about various challenges to maintaining optimal health. The combination of chilly weather, reduced sunlight exposure, and the prevalence of seasonal illnesses can impact our well-being in many ways. In light of these factors, many people explore…
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Food Fraud: Do you know what you’re paying for??

Food Fraud: Do you know what you’re paying for??

Nobody wants to feel taken advantage of, and we all generally want to believe that the food we purchase is what it says it is – but is this the case? Food fraud includes many different types of food misrepresentation including mislabeling, adulterating, substituting lower quality ingredients, and making false…
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WEBINAR – Introduction to Canadian Food Labelling Requirements

WEBINAR – Introduction to Canadian Food Labelling Requirements

When it comes to foods, creating compliant labels might seem straightforward on first glance. You read the regulations, follow the recommendations, and design your labels – only to be flagged or even recalled by CFIA (the Canadian Food Inspection Agency – the authority that polices food safety and compliance). But…
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BULLETIN: FOP Labelling

BULLETIN: FOP Labelling

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…
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Supplemented Food Regulations

Supplemented Food Regulations

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…
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