COVID-19 - SNI Inc.

27 Jul 2021

Decentralized Clinical Trials during COVID-19

UncategorizedClinical Research, COVID-19, decentralized clinical trials, pandemic, recruiting, Safety

Earlier this year we talked about the challenges of conducting clinical research during COVID-19. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought us to a “New Normal” situation in clinical research, and we (as a contract research organization) have adapted to accommodate current health guidelines. Over the last 17 months we have seen…

28 Apr 2021

Health Canada’s Commitment to Compliance Monitoring – Hand Sanitizers

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

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…

03 Mar 2021

COVID-19 and Food Safety

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

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…

20 Feb 2021

Clinical Trials in a COVID Era

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

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…

25 Aug 2020

COVID-19: Disinfectants and Hand Sanitizers

UncategorizedCOVID-19, Disinfectant, Ethanol, health canada, pandemic, Pharmacopoeia, Sanitizer

It is no surprise that disinfectants and hand sanitizers have been in the public eye recently due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Although they do not claim to kill viruses, hand sanitizers can help reduce the risk of infection by spread of microorganisms. As a result, Health Canada has introduced new…