Regulatory Compliance

08 Jan 2026

Health Canada Permits Caffeine in Supplemented Candies and Updates Labelling Requirements

Supplemeneted Foodscaffeine, CFIA, food labelling, functional confectionery, gummies, health canada, Regulatory Compliance, supplemented foods

On November 25, 2025, Health Canada published a Notice of Modification updating the List of Permitted Supplemental Ingredients to expand the permitted use of caffeine and introduce a new mandatory cautionary statement for certain high-caffeine solid supplemented foods. If you manufacture, import, or private label functional gummies, caffeinated candies, or other solid…

28 Oct 2025

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

Clinical TrialsClinical Research, Clinical Trial Oversight, Clinical trials, Critical to Quality, CRO, CtQ Factors, GCP, Good Clinical Practice, health canada, Health Canada guidelines, ICH E6(R3), Investigators, QMS, quality management system, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Update, Research Ethics Boards, Risk-Based Quality Management, Sponsors

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. …

23 Oct 2025

Cosmetic Labelling in Canada: What You Need to Know

Cosmeticsbilingual labelling, Bill 96, CNF, consumer protection, Cosmetic Ingredients, cosmetic labelling, Cosmetic Packaging, cosmetic regulations, Cosmetic Safety, health canada, INCI, Label Design Canada, Regulatory Compliance

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…

23 Sep 2025

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

NHPsBatch Records, canadian regulations, CAPA, consulting experts, Data Integrity, Foreign Site Reference Number, FSRN, GMP, GUI-0158, health canada, Health Canada inspections, master production documents, natural health products, NHP, NHP importing, NHP manufacturing, QAP responsibilities, QMS, quality management system, quality risk management, quality systems, Regulatory Compliance, site licensing, stability programs, supplier qualification

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…

19 Jun 2025

Advancing Health Innovation Through Clinical Research at the SNI Clinic

Clinical Trialsclinical trial partner, clinical trial services, cosmetic clinical trials, FDA approval support, functional food trials, Health Canada CTA, health product research, microbiome research, natural health products, nutraceutical research, personalized nutrition, product efficacy studies, Regulatory Compliance, supplement clinical trials

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…

09 Jun 2024

SIAL Canada – At the core of the food industry

Uncategorizedfood and beverage, Food Business, food innovation, Montreal, Regulatory Compliance, SIAL Canada, Trade show

SIAL is the largest food innovation trade show in North America and we had a blast attending! We attended the 3-day tradeshow to meet with many existing clients and create new connections with many more brands. This event is always a unique opportunity for food industry players to connect, learn…

12 Jun 2023

The FTC Puts 670 Brands on Notice for Unsupported Product Claims

Uncategorizedclaim validation, dietary supplements, Federal Trade commission, FTC, health claims, health products compliance guidance, Penalty Offences, press release, Product Claims, Regulatory Compliance, Unsubstantiated 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…

03 Mar 2022

INSIDE SNI: Meet Maira and Madyson

UncategorizedClinical Research, Clinical trials, health science, Inside Source, Madyson Shauman, Maira Medellin-Peña, Regulatory Affairs, Regulatory Compliance, research and development

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…