Cannabis Packaging Trends
14
Feb
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Cannabis Packaging Trends

With Canada legalizing cannabis in October of 2018, there have been strict regulations put in place for cannabis packaging that have left many hoping for changes in the near future. The plain label packaging requirement has made it hard for the legal industry to differentiate their brand from competitors, including…
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Finished Product Testing and Shelf Life Study
08
Nov
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Finished Product Testing and Shelf Life Study

Companies must hold a site licence to manufacture, package, label or import natural health products (NHPs) in Canada. The site licence provides assurance that Health Canada approved good manufacturing practices (GMP) for natural health product (NHP) are followed. All products that are released for sale on the Canadian market must…
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#BeLikeJoe – “Do it Yourself”
09
Jan
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#BeLikeJoe – “Do it Yourself”

Ah the great debate, to “Do it Yourself” or to leave it to the professionals. There are so many situations in life where our “Do it Yourself” intuition takes over and we embark on a journey of questions, unknowns and, at times, trial and error. While this can be a…
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New Food Labelling Regulations
10
Sep
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New Food Labelling Regulations

You may remember our Industry Bulletin (December 2016); summarizing Health Canada’s publication of updated Food and Drug Regulations – Nutrition Labelling, Other Labelling Provisions and Food Colours, in Canada Gazette, Part II. These changes to nutrition labelling align with the launch of Canada’s Healthy Eating Strategy in the fall of…
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Cosmetic Regulations in Canada
24
Feb
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Cosmetic Regulations in Canada

“Every year Canadians purchase over $5.4 billion of cosmetics and personal care products. From personal hygiene and beauty products like deodorant, shampoo, skin care products, make-up and fragrances to health-related products such as sunscreens and cavity-fighting toothpastes, cosmetics and personal care products are an undeniably important part of our everyday…
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New Natural Health Product (NHP) Guidance Document for Canada
06
Jan
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New Natural Health Product (NHP) Guidance Document for Canada

Are you the manufacturer, importer or distributor of a NHP? The Natural and Non-prescription Health Products Directorate (NNHPD) has issued new regulations that may effect how you sell your product. Inline with the current push in North America towards transparency and customer assurance in NHP’s and dietary supplements, the new…
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