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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

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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

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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…

08

Dec

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Uncategorizedannual right to sell fees, canadian natural health, chfa, consumer safety, health canada, natural health products, NHP, Pre-market evaluation, product license, regulatory amendment, Site License

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…

Proposed Amendments in Food Labelling Regulations to Improve Bone Health

14

Aug

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Uncategorizedbone health, calcium, daily value intake, Fortified beverages, health canada, kefir, mandatory fortification, marketing authorization, vitamin c, Yogurt

Proposed Amendments in Food Labelling Regulations to Improve Bone Health

Last month Health Canada released a Notice of intent to publish two Marketing Authorizations that could have a positive effect on the bone health of Canadians. Vitamin D and Calcium are two important nutrients needed by our bodies to maintain good health. Both nutrients help to build and maintain bone…

Aspartame and Other Sweeteners; What You Need to Know

02

Aug

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Uncategorizedacesulfame potassium, allulose, aspartame, erythritol, fao, food additives, health canada, IARC, JECFA, monk fruit extract, stevia, sucralose, sugar substitutes, sweeteners, WHO

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…

UPDATES: Natural Health Product Plain Language Labelling

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Jul

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Uncategorizedcanadian drug facts table, consumer safety, drug facts, health canada, medicinal ingredients, natural health products, NHP, non-prescription drugs, NPDs, PFT, Plain Language Labelling, PLL, product facts table, product license

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…

Health Canada’s Proposal for NHP Cost Recovery Causes Waves

29

Jun

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UncategorizedAnnual Establishment Licensing Fees, Authority to Sell Drug Fees, consumer safety, DIN applications, Drug Evaluation Fees, HEAL Committee, health canada, medicinal ingredients, natural health products, NHP, NHP Product License, non-prescription drugs, NPDs, PFT, PLA, Plain Language Labelling, PLL, product facts table, product license

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…

NHP Applications Are Going to Cost You. What Brands Need to Know About NHP Cost Recovery

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May

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UncategorizedAnnual Establishment Licensing Fees, Authority to Sell Drug Fees, consumer safety, DIN applications, Drug Evaluation Fees, HEAL Committee, health canada, medicinal ingredients, natural health products, NHP, NHP Product License, non-prescription drugs, NPDs, PFT, PLA, Plain Language Labelling, PLL, product facts table, product license

NHP Applications Are Going to Cost You. What Brands Need to Know About NHP Cost Recovery

If you have been involved in the NHP sector in any capacity over the years since the Natural Health Product Regulations came into force (2004), you’re likely aware that all NHPs must be approved by Health Canada before they can be sold legally in Canada. To gain approval, companies must…