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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...

Canadian vs US Food Labelling

One of the most common questions from Dell Tech’s US clients is whether a US food label can be used compliantly in Canada. While US and Canadian food labels may...

Announcing Dell Tech’s Newest Service: Issuance of International Trade Certificates and GMP Certificates

We are thrilled to announce that Dell Tech has been officially authorized by Health Canada’s Natural and Non-prescription Health Products Directorate (NNHPD) to issue International Trade Certificates (ITCs) and Good...

Annual Renewal of Drug Establishment Licenses

Do you need help meeting the March 31st renewal deadline? Annual License Review Drug Establishment License (DEL) holders must submit an annual license review (ALR) application before April 1st of...

Amazon Regulatory Compliance: Candle and Candle Accessory Safety

As a global leader in e-commerce, Amazon’s stringent regulatory compliance program is essential to maintaining trust, avoiding product recalls, and safeguarding consumer well-being. Recently, many sellers of candles and candle...

Health Canada’s Consultation on Foods for Special Dietary Use: What You Need to Know

On October 23, 2024, Health Canada launched a new consultation to propose compositional requirements for foods currently marketed as “foods for special dietary use” (FSDU). This marks a follow-up to...

PMRA Annual Charges Fee Proposed Updates

On January 31, 2024, Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) proposed significant amendments to the Pest Control Products Fees and Charges Regulations, aiming to update the annual charges associated...

Update for Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) in Canada: Supplementary Rules Respecting Nicotine Replacement Therapies Order: SOR/2024-169

On August 28, 2024, Health Canada published the Supplementary Rules Respecting Nicotine Replacement Therapies Order (the Order). The Order highlights and outlines new measures put in place to manage the...

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