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Health Canada Proposes New Food Enzyme Authorization: Exo-inulinase

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Health Canada Proposes New Food Enzyme Authorization: Exo-inulinase

On November 20th, 2025, Health Canada released a new proposal signalling its intention to authorize exo-inulinase from Trichoderma reesei strain AR 577 as a permitted food enzyme in Canada. If the proposal moves forward, the change would be implemented through an update to the List of Permitted Food Enzymes following a public consultation period that closes on February 3rd, 2026. The List of…

Health Canada Publishes Updated Natural Health Products Monographs – June 27, 2025 Update

On June 27, 2025, Health Canada’s Natural and Non-prescription Health Products Directorate (NNHPD) will release eight new monographs and revise three existing ones. These updates are part of Health Canada’s continued efforts to maintain regulatory guidance that is accurate, up to date, and reflective of current evidence and product trends. …

Health Canada Expands Restrictions on Ephedrine and Pseudoephedrine in Natural Health Products

On March 7, 2025, Health Canada released the Order Establishing Supplementary Rules Respecting the Sale of Natural Health Products Containing Ephedrine or Pseudoephedrine: SOR/2025-93, which builds upon the Interim Order published on May 17, 2024. This new order introduces more stringent regulatory oversight for natural health products (NHPs) containing ephedrine…