Health Canada to Implement ICH E6(R3): What It Means and How to Prepare 

Health Canada to Implement ICH E6(R3): What It Means and How to Prepare 

On October 17th, Health Canada has confirmed it will implement the ICH E6(R3) Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guideline, a major international update to the way clinical trials are designed, managed, and documented. The goal is to strengthen participant safety, improve data quality, and modernize how clinical research is conducted in Canada. …
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Cosmetic Labelling in Canada: What You Need to Know 

Cosmetic Labelling in Canada: What You Need to Know 

When introducing a new cosmetic product to the Canadian market, manufacturers and importers must meet several key regulatory obligations. Products must contain only safe ingredients that are permitted for cosmetic use, be properly notified to Health Canada through a Cosmetic Notification Form (CNF), and display labels that fully comply with…
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Health Canada’s 2025 Update to the GMP Guide (GUI-0158) for Natural Health Products – What’s New in Version 4.0 and How to Comply

Health Canada’s 2025 Update to the GMP Guide (GUI-0158) for Natural Health Products – What’s New in Version 4.0 and How to Comply

Adhering to good manufacturing practices (GMP) is a cornerstone of regulatory compliance for companies in the natural health product (NHP) industry. In Canada, GMP requirements are outlined in Health Canada’s Good manufacturing practices guide for natural health products (GUI-0158), which supports Part 3 of the Natural Health Products Regulations. The…
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Advancing Health Innovation Through Clinical Research at the SNI Clinic

Advancing Health Innovation Through Clinical Research at the SNI Clinic

In today’s increasingly competitive and informed health and wellness marketplace, scientific validation is no longer optional - it is a critical component of building consumer trust, meeting regulatory requirements, and ensuring long-term product success. As consumers become more educated and discerning about the health products they use, they demand proof…
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The FTC Puts 670 Brands on Notice for Unsupported Product Claims

The FTC Puts 670 Brands on Notice for Unsupported Product Claims

The Federal Trade Commission in the U.S. recently caught the attention of nearly 700 companies after sending them warning letters (known as penalty offenses) due to unsubstantiated product claims. MOST OF THE COMPANIES ARE: Dietary Supplements, Homeopathic Products, Functional Foods, as well as some Pharmaceuticals What Happens When a Brand…
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Join SNI at SIAL Canada – Inspiring Food Businesses

Join SNI at SIAL Canada – Inspiring Food Businesses

This week the SNI team is heading to Toronto for SIAL Canada (May 10-11, 2023). SIAL is the annual food innovation trade show that brings together retailer, food service, and manufacturers with a shared goal of inspiring food business.   Given our deep roots in the food sector over the…
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INSIDE SNI: Meet Maira and Madyson

INSIDE SNI: Meet Maira and Madyson

As part of our efforts to introduce you to the faces behind SNI, we're announcing another issue of INSIDE SOURCE series and excited to exhibit two more members of our amazing team! Maira Medellin-Peña is our Clinical Trials and Regulatory Compliance Specialist. Maira comes to SNI with a diverse background…
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Changes that may Affect Health Canada Regulations Related to Self-Care Products

Changes that may Affect Health Canada Regulations Related to Self-Care Products

Health Canada is looking at making changes to the way they regulate self-care products. Self-care products are described as being available without a prescription from a doctor and include: Cosmetics Over the counter drugs Natural health products Canadians are using more and more self-care products to improve their appearance, to…
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