May 2025 Health Canada’s Proposed Updates to the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist: What You Need to Know
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May
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May 2025 Health Canada’s Proposed Updates to the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist: What You Need to Know

Health Canada has released a Notice to Stakeholders outlining proposed updates to the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist. This notice serves as a heads-up for cosmetics manufacturers, importers, and formulators to review upcoming regulatory considerations and begin preparing for potential product reformulations. Overview: What is the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist? The Cosmetic Ingredient…
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April 2025 Additions to Health Canada’s Prescription Drug List (PDL): What You Need to Know 
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May
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April 2025 Additions to Health Canada’s Prescription Drug List (PDL): What You Need to Know 

When most people think about prescription drugs, they may not consider the regulatory framework that determines which medicines are available only by prescription. But in Canada, this distinction is critically important and tightly governed by Health Canada through its Prescription Drug List (PDL).  In a recent regulatory update published on…
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Health Canada NHP Monograph Updates Coming April 25, 2025: What You Need to Know 
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Apr
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Health Canada NHP Monograph Updates Coming April 25, 2025: What You Need to Know 

If you're working with Natural Health Products (NHPs) in Canada, it's essential to stay ahead of Health Canada’s regulatory updates. As of April 25, 2025, five updated NHP monographs will be published, and they may impact product licences, labelling, and formulation strategies.  Whether you're submitting a new Product Licence Application…
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How to Prepare Finished Product Specifications (FPS) for NHPs 
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Apr
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How to Prepare Finished Product Specifications (FPS) for NHPs 

Finished Product Specifications (FPS) are crucial documents that outline the minimum quality standards an Natural Health Product (NHP) must meet before it can be imported, sold, or distributed in Canada. These specifications are mandated under Health Canada's Natural Health Products Regulations (NHPR), and every NHP must strictly comply with the…
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NHP Sampling Regulations for Tradeshows in Canada 
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Apr
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NHP Sampling Regulations for Tradeshows in Canada 

Distributing Natural Health Product (NHP) samples at tradeshows in Canada is subject to clear regulatory requirements designed to protect consumer safety, ensure accurate labelling, and uphold Health Canada’s standards.  From proper packaging and compliant promotional claims to valid licensing and record-keeping obligations, all participants are responsible for operating in accordance…
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Importing Food from Europe to Canada: Review of Requirements
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Mar
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Importing Food from Europe to Canada: Review of Requirements

As global trade continues to expand, the import of food products from Europe to Canada presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to reach new markets. However, ensuring compliance with both European and Canadian food regulations is crucial for a smooth and successful import process. The European Union (EU) enforces some…
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Updates to Regulations for Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) Products Sold as Natural Health Products
30
Jan
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Updates to Regulations for Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) Products Sold as Natural Health Products

December 2024 Update: Notice of Intent for Transition Period of New NRT Provisions Health Canada has issued a Notice of Intent to extend the transition period for the changes to the labelling and packaging requirements for Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) products. Initially, under the Supplementary Rules Respecting Nicotine Replacement Therapies…
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Health Canada’s NNHPD Monograph Revisions: Batch 4 Consultation Period Begins
06
Sep
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Health Canada’s NNHPD Monograph Revisions: Batch 4 Consultation Period Begins

Health Canada’s Natural and Non-Prescription Health Products Directorate (NNHPD) is undertaking a critical initiative to revise existing Natural Health Product (NHP) monographs. These revisions are essential for aligning monographs with new labelling standards, ensuring consistency, and incorporating the latest scientific information. Health Canada’s goal is to improve the quality and…
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UPDATE: Be Proactive on Cost Recovery, HC Market Entry Strategy
17
Jun
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UPDATE: Be Proactive on Cost Recovery, HC Market Entry Strategy

In April, we posted about the updates to Canada’s proposed cost recovery framework. Since the original announcement of cost recovery for Natural Health Products (NHPs), although there has been a significant reduction in the proposed fees for businesses, proposed fees still remain which would still have a major impact on…
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World Food Safety Day 2024
07
Jun
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World Food Safety Day 2024

This year, World Food Safety Day falls on Friday, June 7 The World Health Organization is focusing this year’s theme on the importance of being prepared for food safety incidents, no matter how mild or severe they can be. “Food safety incidents are situations where there is a potential or…
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