Regulatory Affairs

13 Oct 2026

Industry Insights: CHFA’s Regulatory Reform, Trade Pressures, and the Future of Natural Health Products (NHPs) in Canada

General Regulations, Market Entry SupportBill C-224, Canada-US Trade, chfa, GLP-1 Claims, health canada, natural health products, NHP compliance, NHP Regulations, Regulatory Affairs, regulatory reform, Supplement Industry

Canada's natural health product (NHP) industry is facing a period of regulatory and commercial change. From proposed amendments to the Natural Health Products Regulations to evolving trade relations and emerging marketing trends, businesses must navigate developments that could influence compliance costs, market access, and long-term competitiveness. On September 25, 2026,…

08 Oct 2026

Brand Refreshes for Regulated Products: How to Rebrand Without Triggering Regulatory Re-Review

Creative Services, Market Entry Support, Product Packagingcosmetic regulations, food labelling, health canada, Label Review, natural health products, Packaging Compliance, packaging redesign, Product Claims, Product Labelling, Product Rebranding, Regulatory Affairs

From a commercial perspective, rebranding a regulated product can appear straightforward. A company may want to modernize its packaging, introduce a new visual identity, update a product name, or refresh how it positions the product for consumers. However, proposed changes can have regulatory implications in Canada when they affect information…

21 May 2026

How to Comply with Energy Drink Regulations in Canada

Food and Beveragebeverage compliance, caffeinated energy drinks, caffeine limits, Canadian food regulations, Canadian market entry, energy drink regulations, food compliance, food labelling, health canada, import requirements, Regulatory Affairs, SFCI, Supplemented Food Facts table, supplemented foods

Energy drinks have become one of the most visible beverage categories in Canada, driven by new flavours, functional positioning, and growing consumer demand for products associated with energy, focus, and performance. Yet despite strong consumer demand, many brands enter the market without a regulatory and commercialization strategy designed for long-term success. …

26 Feb 2026

FDA Human Foods Program 2026 Priority Deliverables: What Food Manufacturers Should Prepare For

Food and BeverageFDA, FDA inspections, food chemical safety, food regulatory compliance, front of package labeling, GRAS reform, Human Foods Program, Regulatory Affairs, U.S. food law

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has released its Human Foods Program 2026 Priority Deliverables, outlining the agency’s operational and regulatory focus areas for the coming year. While these deliverables do not create immediate new legal requirements, they provide a clear signal of where enforcement emphasis, rulemaking, and policy development are headed in…

24 Feb 2026

FDA Takes New Approach to “No Artificial Colors” Claims: What U.S. Food Manufacturers Need to Know in 2026

Food and Beverageclean label claims, color additives, enforcement discretion, FDA, food labeling compliance, food reformulation, natural food colors, petroleum based dyes, Regulatory Affairs, U.S. food regulations

On February 5, 2026, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced a shift in how it will approach voluntary “no artificial colors” claims on food labels. The agency also granted two petitions expanding the availability of alternative colour additives derived from natural sources. For manufacturers operating in the United States, this development…

16 Sep 2025

New and Upcoming FDA Changes in 2025: GRAS Rules, FOP Labelling, and Supplement Ingredients – What You Need to Know

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Regulations and Updatescanadian regulations, cross-border compliance, dietary supplements, DSHEA, FDA, FDA Unified Agenda, food labelling, FOP labelling, front-of-package labelling, GRAS, health canada, ingredient safety, NHP, nicotinamide mononucleotide, NMN, novel foods, Nutrition Labelling, Regulatory Affairs, self-affirmed GRAS, U.S. regulations

On September 4, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published its Unified Regulatory Agenda, a key planning document that outlines the Agency’s top priorities over the coming year. Among the many proposed and final rules, three initiatives stand out for their potential to significantly impact food and dietary…

04 Sep 2025

Health Canada Adds New Ingredients to the Prescription Drug List

Canadian Drug Regulationsartesunate, benzoyl peroxide, canadian regulations, crovalimab, health canada, osilodrostat, PDL update, Pharmaceutical compliance, Prescription Drug List, prescription drugs, quizartinib, Regulatory Affairs

Health Canada has announced updates to the Prescription Drug List (PDL) that affect both human and veterinary drugs. This amendment introduces four new medicinal ingredients that now require a prescription and revises the conditions under which benzoyl peroxide is considered prescription-only for human use. These changes are effective immediately as…

02 Jan 2025

INSIDE SOURCE: Meet Karolina Zarichna

Inside SNIfood regulations in canada, food safety expertise, Inside Source, Karolina Zarichna, Regulatory Affairs, supplemented foods, women in science

To kick off this very exciting new year, we interviewed one of our newest team members–meet Karolina Zarichna: Associate Director, Client Optimization; Regulatory Affairs Specialist. Read on to read this insightful discussion about Karolina’ passions, background and thoughts–we’re really excited to have her join the team! You've got a pretty impressive background…

27 Nov 2024

Meet Ani, our New Director of Regulatory Affairs!

Inside SNIAni Byrne, Biomedical science, compliance, natural health, Pharmaceutical science, Pharmacists in Canada, Political science, Regulatory Affairs, University of Guelph

As part of our efforts to introduce you to the faces behind SNI, we're welcoming and introducing you to SNI's new Director of Regulatory Affairs! We're thrilled to announce that SNI is growing once again! Please join us in welcoming Ani Byrne to the team as our new Director of…

11 Mar 2024

We’re Presenting: Advantage Austria Food Webinars

Canadian Food Regulations, Events, Food and Beverage, Front-of-Pack (FOP) Labelling, Supplemented FoodsBob Cowie, canadian labelling, Erin Taraborrelli, food labelling, Front-of-Packaging, GHY International, Importing to Canada, Nutrition Labelling, Regulatory Affairs, Safe Food for Canadians Regulations, webinar

We're excited to announce two exclusive webinars hosted by Advantage Austria that will explore the intricate landscape of Canadian food regulations. Led by industry experts, these sessions promise to equip you with invaluable insights to navigate the regulatory framework in Canada effectively. Webinar 1: Overview of Canadian Food Labelling Date:…