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Benchmarking with Integrity: Why Test Conditions Matter in Claims Substantiation and Performance Testing

Imagine a new surface cleaner that promises to remove twice as much grease as a leading brand. The label looks sharp, the formulation is innovative, and the marketing team is...

Mandatory PMRA Incident Reporting: What Every PMRA Registrant Needs to Know  

When a pesticide product is registered in Canada, the responsibility doesn’t end with approval. Under the Pest Control Products Act (PCPA), registrants are required to continuously monitor and report incidents...

Best Practices for Shipping Lab Samples for Testing: What Manufacturers Need to Know 

Shipping products for laboratory testing may seem like a small step in the process, but the way a sample is packaged and documented has a direct impact on turnaround time,...

Medical Device Establishment Licence (MDEL) Annual Review 2025: What Companies Need to Know 

All active Medical Device Establishment Licence (MDEL) holders in Canada must complete an Annual Licence Review (ALR) to maintain their licence. This yearly renewal ensures continued compliance with Health Canada’s...

Cost-Recovery on Pause for Natural Health Products 

On November 18, 2025, Health Canada released an announcement to stakeholders of their decision to temporarily pause its proposed cost-recovery plan for Natural Health Products (NHPs). Background: What Was the...

Health Canada’s Red Tape Reduction and GHS 7 Update: Simplifying Canada-U.S. Hazardous Product Compliance 

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’...

How to Prepare a PMRA-Compliant Pesticide Label: Common Mistakes to Avoid 

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...

Update Your Canadian SDSs: Compliance with the Amended Hazardous Products Regulations (HPR) 

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,...

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...

TPO Ban: What It Means for the Gel Nail Industry 

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...

Canadian Food Regulations: Modifications to the Lists of Permitted Food Additives are Coming 

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...

Understanding Limited Quantities for Transport  

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...

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