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Dell Tech Supports Green Seal Certification Testing Across Eight Product Standards

Green Seal has become one of the most trusted ecolabels for companies that want to show real environmental responsibility, not just marketing language. It appears on cleaning products, paints, floor...

NNHPD Market Status Updates: From Voluntary Disclosure to De Facto Requirement

Since 2022, as a result of the 2021 CESD audit of NNHPD (https://www.oag-bvg.gc.ca/internet/English/parl_cesd_202104_02_e_43806.html), which noted that NNHPD should have a better understanding of the companies operating and products currently in...

Understanding UN TDG Foam Flammability Testing and How Dell Tech Supports Classification

Understanding UN TDG Foam Flammability Testing and How Dell Tech Supports Classification Foam behaviour is often one of the last things manufacturers think about when preparing aerosol products for transport....

Canada Fertilizer Labelling Changes and Bulk Fertilizer Compliance Extension

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has extended the compliance promotion period for labelling bulk fertilizers under the amended Fertilizers Regulations which came into force October 2020, to July 31,...

OSHA Extends Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) Compliance Deadlines — Including SDS Updates

On January 15, 2026, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published a final rule in the Federal Register extending compliance dates for its 2024 updates to the Hazard...

CCCR 2001 Flammability Testing for Foams, Caulking, and Spray-String Products 

Understanding Why These Products Require a Different Approach to Classification Foam aerosols and paste-like products do not always behave the same way traditional spray containers do. That difference can have...

What You Need to Know About the Sports Electrolyte Supplements Reclassification

In December 2025, Health Canada’s Natural and Non-prescription Health Products Directorate (NNHPD) and the Food Directorate announced an important regulatory update: Sports Electrolyte Supplements (SESs) will now be reclassified as...

How to Submit Effective Comments in a Health Canada or Environment Canada Consultation

When Health Canada or Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) opens a consultation, it provides an opportunity for stakeholders to directly influence upcoming Canadian regulations. Whether you are a manufacturer,...

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...

Beyond pH: Acid Alkali Reserve Testing Determines Corrosive Hazards Under CCCR, 2001 

When evaluating the safety of household and consumer cleaning products that contains one or more acids or base, pH is often the first parameter that comes to mind. It’s easy...

Transfer of Supplier Definition HMIRA: First vs Subsequent – What Every Regulatory Professional Should Know 

Understanding the difference between an initial supplier and a subsequent supplier under Canada’s Hazardous Materials Information Review Act (HMIRA) is essential for manufacturers, importers, and distributors who handle hazardous products....

GHS vs CCCR Classification in Canada: Understanding Key Differences for Compliance 

Why Classification Matters in Canadian Chemical Compliance For companies manufacturing, importing, or selling chemical products in Canada, understanding how to properly classify products under Canadian law is essential. Two primary...

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