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Demystifying Health Canada’s Site Master File Requirements: What Drug Establishments Need to Know

As Health Canada continues to strengthen oversight of drug manufacturing, the Site Master File (SMF) remains a cornerstone document for demonstrating compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). The recently updated...

Health Canada Clarifies Expectations for Finished Product Specifications for NHPs 

Health Canada has released a new bulletin clarifying its updated expectations for Finished Product Specifications (FPS) submitted in support of Natural Health Product (NHP) licence applications. Starting June 25, 2026,...

OSHA’s First Revised HazCom Deadline Is Behind Us. Are You Compliant? 

If you sell chemical substances into U.S. workplaces, the first compliance deadline under OSHA’s revised Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) has now passed. Earlier this year, we wrote a blog outlining...

Charcoal Shipments Now Require Mandatory IMDG Classification

Businesses involved in the international shipment of charcoal should be aware of significant updates to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code. Under IMDG Code Amendment 42-24, charcoal of animal...

Two New NHP Monographs Open for Consultation 

On June 10, 2026, the Natural and Non-Prescription Health Products Directorate (NNHPD) announced the development of two new Natural Health Product (NHP) monographs for Black Cumin (Nigella sativa) and Tongkat...

Health Canada Signals Regulatory Flexibility for Low-Risk Non‑Prescription Drugs 

Health Canada has announced its intention to introduce a Ministerial Class Exemption Order aimed at reducing regulatory barriers for certain low-risk non-prescription drugs (NPDs). The proposal represents a significant step...

Quebec Announces Ban on Caffeinated Energy Drinks for Children Under 16

The Government of Quebec has introduced new legislation that will prohibit the sale of caffeinated energy drinks (CEDs) to individuals under the age of 16. The new requirements are scheduled...

Health Canada’s Emerging Viral Pathogen policy is triggered for Ebola Disease

The Worl Health Organiztion (WHO) has declared ebola disease, caused by Bundibugyo virus, as a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC). WHAT DOES THIS MEAN? As such, disinfectant and...

Announcing the Release of the Dell Tech Canadian Regulatory Compliance Handbook

The new year comes with new exciting announcements – including the launch of the Dell Tech Canadian Regulatory Compliance Handbook. Designed to support businesses navigating Canada’s complex regulatory landscape, this...

CCCR 2001 Label Requirements in Canada: Why Does Hazardous Ingredient Disclosure Remain a Top Compliance Gap?

In May 2026, Dell Tech delivered a presentation on bringing consumer chemical products to market in Canada, with one of the key focus areas being the Canadian Consumer Chemicals and...

Impending Changes to California Proposition 65 Warning Requirements

The California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) had officially amended the Proposition 65 safe harbor warning regulations, with the new requirements taking effect on January 1, 2025. These...

NYSDEC’s December 2025 Update on 1,4-Dioxane: Key Compliance Steps for Industry

Regulatory scrutiny of emerging contaminants is increasing, with 1,4-dioxane drawing particular attention due to its persistence in groundwater and potential health risks. In December 2025, the New York State Department...

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