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Updates to Regulations for Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) Products Sold as Natural Health Products

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Jan

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UncategorizedCanadian Market, health canada, Nicotine Replacement Therapy, NRT, Supplementary Rules Respecting Nicotine Replacement Therapies

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…

Health Canada’s NNHPD Monograph Revisions: Batch 4 Consultation Period Begins

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Sep

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UncategorizedCanada Regulatory Compliance, health canada, labelling standards, natural health products, NHP, NNHPD, NNHPD monograph, product formulations, safety and efficacy

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…

UPDATE: Be Proactive on Cost Recovery, HC Market Entry Strategy

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Jun

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UncategorizedCost recovery, health canada, Licensed NHPs, Natural Health Product, NHP, NHP Product License, NNHPD, update

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…

07

Jun

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Uncategorizedcanadian natural health, chfa, consumer safety, food safety, FSMA, health canada, natural health products, NHP, product license, SFCR, World Food Safety Day

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…

Animal Testing Ban on New Cosmetic Products in Canadian Market

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Apr

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UncategorizedAnimal testing, Anti-aging, Bill C-47, Cosmetic experimentation, Cosmetic product testing, Cruelty-free, Data substantiation, ethical cosmetic testing, Food and Drugs Act, health canada, Moisturization, Personal Care, skincare

Animal Testing Ban on New Cosmetic Products in Canadian Market

On June 27, 2023, the Government of Canada announced the banning of cruel and unnecessary testing of cosmetic products on animals in Canada. This release from Health Canada was intended to represent a major step forward in supporting animal welfare by reducing the Canadian market’s reliance on animal testing, while balancing…

10

Apr

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UncategorizedAnti-aging, antioxidants, Bioactives, Cardiovascular Studies, Clinical Research, Clinical trials, Comparator Studies, consumer product testing, Cosmetic testing, CT, Diabetes Studies, Efficacy, FDA, Haircare, health canada, Immunology, Irritation Studies, Marketing Studies, Microbiome, Moisturization, natural health products, NHP, NHPs, Observational Studies, Performance Studies, pharmaceutical, Pharmaceutical Studies, Phase I Studies, Phase II Studies, Phase III Studies, Phase IV Studies, Prebiotics, Probiotics, Safety, skincare, SNI, sunscreen

Get to Know SNI: Clinical Research Services

At SNI, we have built a robust team of clinical trials professionals, all dedicated to the success of your project. Together, they bring over 250+ years of experience in clinical, regulatory, and medicine and have completed 850+ clinical trials combined. A key benefit to sponsors is our diverse experience across…

UPDATE: Natural Health Products in Canada

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Apr

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UncategorizedCost recovery, health canada, Licensed NHPs, Natural Health Product, NHP, NHP Product License, NNHPD, update

UPDATE: Natural Health Products in Canada

On March 27, SNI attended an invited session on NNHPD’s Updated Proposal for NHP Cost Recovery We want to share some updates regarding the ongoing cost recovery initiative that has been imposed on the NHP sector. Last year, Health Canada proposed a new fee structure for Natural Health Products (NHPs)…

Navigating the Regulatory Landscape: Ensuring Safety and Compliance in the Energy Drink Industry

01

Feb

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Uncategorizedcaffeine, energy drinks, food labelling, food recalls, health canada, labelling, labelling issues, marketing authorization, Recalls

Navigating the Regulatory Landscape: Ensuring Safety and Compliance in the Energy Drink Industry

In a recent article released by the Government of Canada, concerns were raised about the safety of various brands of caffeinated energy drinks due to potential issues related to caffeine content and labelling. This announcement serves as a crucial reminder of the stringent regulations in place to protect consumers from…

E-commerce Food Labelling: Things to Note

22

Jan

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Uncategorizedconsumer safety, E-commerce, food labelling, health canada, labelling updates, online grocery shopping, online shopping, online store

E-commerce Food Labelling: Things to Note

The landscape of food purchasing has evolved with the rise of e-commerce, presenting challenges in providing essential information to online shoppers. If you are planning to enter a new market through online sales only, there are still many compliance aspects to consider. When it comes to the requirements for your…

11

Dec

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UncategorizedAllergens, CFIA, Food Allergies, food compliance, Food Labeling, Food producers, health canada

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…