Get to Know SNI: Clinical Research Services
10
Apr
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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…
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UPDATE: Natural Health Products in Canada
01
Apr
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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)…
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E-commerce Food Labelling: Things to Note
22
Jan
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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…
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Don’t be Caught on the NAUGHTY LIST
11
Dec
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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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The Changing Landscape of NHPs
08
Dec
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The Changing Landscape of NHPs

Keeping up with constantly changing regulations is a challenge for any company selling natural health products (NHPs) in Canada. Notably, recent changes to NHP labelling standards and the introduction of potential cost recovery measures have raised numerous questions and concerns within the industry. Regarding labelling requirements, Health Canada released an…
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Aspartame and Other Sweeteners; What You Need to Know
02
Aug
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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…
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UPDATES: Natural Health Product Plain Language Labelling
05
Jul
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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…
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Health Canada’s Proposal for NHP Cost Recovery Causes Waves
29
Jun
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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…
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