Regulatory Affairs

05

Mar

UncategorizedClinical Research, Clinical trials, food regulations in canada, food safety expertise, Inside Source, Regulatory Affairs, supplemented foods, women in science

INSIDE SOURCE: Meet Nidhi Thakkar

Stepping into the new year, we interviewed one of the freshest faces on our SNI Clinical Trials team: Meet Nidhi Thakkar, Junior Clinical Trials and Regulatory Affairs Specialist. You’ve just joined team SNI as our new Junior Clinical Trials and Regulatory Affairs Specialist! What sparked your interest in this field?…

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

26

Feb

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

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

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…

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

24

Feb

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

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

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…

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

16

Sep

FDAcanadian 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

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

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…

Health Canada Adds New Ingredients to the Prescription Drug List

04

Sep

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

Health Canada Adds New Ingredients to the Prescription Drug List

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

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

INSIDE SOURCE: Meet Karolina Zarichna

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…

Meet Ani, our New Director of Regulatory Affairs!

27

Nov

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

Meet Ani, our New Director of Regulatory Affairs!

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…

We’re Presenting: Advantage Austria Food Webinars

11

Mar

UncategorizedBob 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 Presenting: Advantage Austria Food Webinars

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:…

Crossing the border out of the USA– regulatory considerations and possible funding support

15

Jan

Uncategorizedborder crossing, exporting products, FAS, Food Export Midwest, Food Export Northeast, Foreign Agricultural Services, Regulatory Affairs, Southern US Trade Association, SUSTA, USDA, use border

Crossing the border out of the USA– regulatory considerations and possible funding support

Our team at SNI has helped countless clients successfully export their products from the US market into other countries. When it comes time to evaluate the potential export of your products, we are here to help! Our team has expert knowledge on product classification, formulation considerations, and all aspects of…

WEBINAR – Introduction to Canadian Food Labelling Requirements

08

May

UncategorizedAllergens, Canadian Food Inspection Agency, canadian food market, canadian regulations, CFIA, Erin Taraborrelli, food branding, food label regulations, ingredients, label claims, nutrition facts table, regulations, Regulatory Affairs, Supplemented Food Regulations, webinar

WEBINAR – Introduction to Canadian Food Labelling Requirements

When it comes to foods, creating compliant labels might seem straightforward on first glance. You read the regulations, follow the recommendations, and design your labels – only to be flagged or even recalled by CFIA (the Canadian Food Inspection Agency – the authority that polices food safety and compliance). But…