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’...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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)....
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...
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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