Regulatory Affairs

Keeping your Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) and labels up-to-date is crucial for regulatory compliance in Canada. With the end of the Hazardous Products Regulations (HPR) transition period on December [...]

In Canada’s evolving natural health product (NHP) regulatory environment, the Natural Health Products Ingredients Database (NHPID) is an essential tool for regulatory professionals, [...]

Recently, the European Union (EU) announced a ban on Trimethylbenzoyl Diphenylphosphine Oxide (TPO), one of the chemicals used as a photoinitiator in gel nail polishes. This ban specifically [...]

In Canada, food additives are regulated under Division 16 of the Food and Drug Regulations. Prior to 2012, the regulations contained tables listing permitted additives directly. These were [...]

Shipping hazardous products in Canada can be complex, but understanding limited quantities under the Transport of Dangerous Goods (TDG) regulations can make the process simpler and more [...]

Micellar water has become a staple in skincare routines across Canada. Celebrated for its gentle cleansing properties, no-rinse convenience, and ability to remove makeup and impurities, micellar [...]

In February 2025, Health Canada’s Consumer and Hazardous Product Safety Directorate amended several ingredients on the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist. The Hotlist serves as an administrative tool to [...]

Date Issued: August 14, 2025 Purpose: To clarify Health Canada’s regulatory stance on topical products containing human-derived biological substances and guide stakeholders on compliance [...]

In late 2024, Health Canada released an updated version of its Recall Guide (GUI-0039) to include biocides alongside drugs and natural health products (NHPs). This updated guidance outlines the [...]

Fertilizers play a critical role in agriculture, ensuring healthy crop production and contributing to Canada’s food security. Commercial fertilizers are widely used in Canadian agriculture to [...]