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The Vegemite Scandal – A Consultant’s Perspective

Written by: Joanna Chudyk Vegemite lovers may be surprised to learn that the iconic Australian spread was recently removed from the shelves of Found Coffee, a small business in Ontario,...

Amazon Product Compliance for Household Cleaning Products: How to Stay Compliant with a Test Report and Label Review from an ISO 17025 Laboratory 

Are you selling household cleaning products on Amazon? If so, you’re likely already aware that Amazon product safety and compliance requirements have become increasingly strict—especially for chemical-based products. Amazon is...

Understanding Mexican Regulations for GHS SDSs 

In Mexico, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), or Hojas de Datos de Seguridad (HDS), are crucial for workplace safety and environmental protection. Mexican regulations for GHS (Globally Harmonized System of Classification...

Ayurvedic Medicine in Canada: Regulations and Pathway to Market

Ayurvedic medicine or Ayurveda as it is commonly referred to is a traditional Indian system of medicine that has been in practice in India for over 5,000 years. Like other...

PMRA Sales Reporting: An Essential Requirement for Pesticide Compliance in Canada 

Pesticide regulation in Canada is governed by the Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA), a division of Health Canada. One of the key requirements for companies that manufacture, import, or sell...

Environment Canada’s Plan of Priorities Summary   

In 2023 CEPA was modernized when Bill S-5 became law. As part of this modernization, the Minister must develop and publish to Stakeholders a Plan of Priorities. This plan will...

Understanding the Requirement for a Canadian Agent Under Canadian Cosmetic Regulations  

The Canadian cosmetic industry has undergone some changes with the updated Canadian Cosmetic Regulations, which came into Force in October 2024. One of the more crucial points in the Cosmetic...

The dynamic tariff landscape in North America and its effect on regulatory compliance: Cleaners & Disinfectants 

On March 4, 2025, previously announced U.S. tariffs of 25% on Canadian goods entering the United States came into effect. The 25% tariffs apply to MOST Canadian goods, apart from...

February 2025 Updates to the Canadian Hotlist 

There are new updates to Health Canada’s Hotlist as of February 28, 2025. Please note that the long-awaited substance, Retinal, has now been added to the list of restricted substances....

NNHPD’s New Approach to Class III Natural Health Product Reviews—What You Need to Know 

If you’re in the process of submitting a Class III Natural Health Product (NHP) application, or already have a submission in queue, there’s an important update shared by the Natural...

Understanding Plain Language Labelling for Canadian Natural Health Products (NHPs) 

Overview of the Upcoming Changes for Natural Health Product Labels In 2022, Health Canada introduced significant updates to the labelling regulations for Natural Health Products (NHPs) to enhance transparency and...

Navigating Medical Device Registration in Canada vs USA: Key Insights

Regulatory Framework Overview of FDA and Health Canada Regulations The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Health Canada are regulatory agencies responsible for ensuring the efficacy and safety of products...

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