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Brief Summary of the Federal Plastics Registry – Phase 1 

If you sell products that contain plastic in any of the packaging materials you may be obligated to report the volume of plastic used under the Federal Plastics Registry. Read...

Health Canada CAPA Process: The 8 Key Steps for NHP GMP Compliance 

Recent Health Canada Updates on Natural Health Product GMP Standards Health Canada has released new guidance on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for Natural Health Products (NHPs). These updates aim to...

Update on NHP Cost Recovery 

The implementation date for cost recovery on Natural Health Products (NHPs) is fast approaching. Starting December 1, 2025, registration fees will apply. To avoid these new costs, we strongly recommend...

Natural Health Product Compliance: What You Need to Know About Product Information Forms and Microbial Suitability Testing 

If you’re involved in the manufacturing, formulation, or site licensing of Natural Health Products (NHPs) in Canada, staying compliant with Health Canada’s evolving regulatory requirements is essential. One key requirement...

Addition of Chlorhexidine and its Salts to CEPA Schedule 1 

Overview On February 12, 2025, Chlorhexidine and its salts were officially added to Part 2 of Schedule 1 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA). This update, issued under...

The Biocides Regulation is now in force in Canada 

The Biocides Regulations came into force on May 31, 2025. This means that now, all new surface disinfectant and sanitizer submissions must be filed under the new regulations administered by...

Canadian vs US Food Labelling 

Dell Tech is excited to announce the expansion of our food-related consulting services to now include U.S. food labeling regulations. While we have previously focused solely on Canadian label reviews,...

When a Cosmetic Complaint Becomes an Incident  

Cosmetic Product Safety Product safety is a shared responsibility that protects the health and well-being of consumers. It means ensuring that products such as cosmetics are free from harmful ingredients,...

Understanding Pet Food Regulations in Canada 

Did you know that Canada does not currently have regulations specific to pet food? While that may come as a surprise, pet food manufacturers operating in Canada must still comply...

Health Canada Boric Acid Regulations: What You Need to Know 

Updated Chemical Safety Guidelines from Health Canada Health Canada has recently introduced new regulations on the use of boric acid, its salts, and precursors in consumer products. Health Canada’s proposed...

Fertilizer Regulatory Support: Navigating Compliance and Market Access in Agriculture 

The global demand for sustainable agriculture has placed fertilizer regulation at the forefront of policy and industry. Effective fertilizer management is vital for healthy crop production, and regulatory bodies worldwide...

Canada’s New Fragrance Allergen Disclosure: Have You Missed Anything? 

In 2024, Health Canada introduced significant updates to the Cosmetic Regulations under the Food and Drugs Act, aiming to enhance consumer safety, transparency, and industry accountability. One main change...

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