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Health Canada’s Red Tape Reduction and GHS 7 Update: Simplifying Canada-U.S. Hazardous Product Compliance 

Health Canada’s Red Tape Reduction initiative is modernizing the regulatory framework for hazardous products in Canada. A key focus is aligning Canada’s Hazardous Products Regulations (HPR) with the United States’...

How to Prepare a PMRA-Compliant Pesticide Label: Common Mistakes to Avoid 

A pesticide label is a legal document that communicates the conditions under which a product can be safely and effectively used. In Canada, the Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) under...

Update Your Canadian SDSs: Compliance with the Amended Hazardous Products Regulations (HPR) 

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 14,...

Understanding Health Canada’s Natural Health Products Ingredients Database (NHPID) 

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

TPO Ban: What It Means for the Gel Nail Industry 

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 targets TPO...

Canadian Food Regulations: Modifications to the Lists of Permitted Food Additives are Coming 

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 replaced in...

Understanding Limited Quantities for Transport  

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 efficient. Limited quantity...

Micellar Water and Eye Safety 

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 water is widely...

Health Canada Cosmetic Hotlist Updates 2025: Natural Health Products and the Cosmetic Hot List Changes 

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 identify prohibited and...

Health Canada Notice: Classification of Topical Products Containing Human-Derived Exosomes, Extracellular Vesicles, and Cell-Conditioned Media 

Date Issued: August 14, 2025Purpose: To clarify Health Canada’s regulatory stance on topical products containing human-derived biological substances and guide stakeholders on compliance with the Food and Drugs Act (FDA)....

Health Canada Recall Guidance: Updated Drug, Natural Health Product, and Biocide Recall Guide (GUI-0039): What You Need to Know 

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 regulatory...

Understanding the Fertilizers Act Canada and Quality Standards 

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 maintain soil fertility and...

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