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PFAS in Canada: Impacts and Regulations

By: Teah Jazey, Senior Product Safety & Regulatory Specialist, email What are PFAS? PFAS, or Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are a group of synthetic compounds that have multiple fluorine ions...

Feedback on Self-Serve Portal for Cosmetic Notifications: Consultation Ends October 1, 2024

By: Jacqui Jenskey, DIRECTOR OF REGULATORY AFFAIRS, email Overview of Health Canada’s Proposed Self-Serve Portal for Cosmetic Notifications Health Canada is actively seeking feedback from importers and manufacturers regarding the...

Section 71 Mandatory Reporting for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)

By: Teah Jazey, Senior Product Safety & Regulatory Affairs Specialist, email In July 2024 the Government of Canada (Health Canada) published a Notice with respect to certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl...

Latest Updates: Front of Package Nutrition Symbol & Supplemented Food Caution Identifier

By: Joanna Chudyk, SENIOR REGULATORY AFFAIRS SPECIALIST, email In July 2022, new regulations mandated the inclusion of the Front-of-Package (FOP) nutrition symbol and the Supplemented Food Caution Identifier (SFCI) on...

Labelling and Safety Requirements for Fertilizers in Canada

By: Deeksha Chahal, REGULATORY AFFAIRS SPECIALIST, email Fertilizers play a crucial role in agriculture, contributing significantly to crop yield and quality. In Canada, the use and distribution of fertilizers are...

Medical Device Licensing: Annual Renewals Are Around the Corner

By: Ivy Tang, PRINCIPAL REGULATORY CONSULTANT, email In the realm of medical device safety, effectiveness, and quality, Canada has some of the strictest regulatory requirements. One of the key aspects...

Managing Ocular Irritation in the Context of OECD Test Guideline 496

By: Farah El Saad, JUNIOR LABORATORY TECHNICIAN, email Ocular irritation is a significant concern, particularly in the context of product safety and regulatory compliance. The Organization for Economic Co-operation and...

Safe Food for Canadians Act

By: Joanna Chudyk, SENIOR REGULATORY AFFAIRS SPECIALIST, email The Safe Food for Canadians Act and Regulations were implemented on January 15, 2019, introducing a new era of food safety standards...

Hazardous Products Regulation: Understanding the New Hazard Classification “Chemicals Under Pressure”

By: Sarah D’Mello, SENIOR PRODUCT SAFETY SPECIALIST, email Significant amendments have been made to the Canadian Hazardous Products Regulation (HPR) to improve safety and clarity in chemical handling and communication....

Traditional Chinese Medicine: Product Licensing and Practices in Canada

By: Madelyn Martinez, REGULATORY SPECIALIST, email Traditional medicine, as defined from the World Health Organization (WHO), is based on “the sum total of the knowledge, skill, and practices based on...

Unlocking Safety: The Science Behind Irritection® Assay System

By: Dana Mladin, SENIOR TECHNICAL CONSULTANT, email In today’s world, where safety and innovation go hand in hand, ensuring the products we use every day are gentle on our skin...

What is a Foreign Site Reference Number: Guide to Compliance

By: Matthew Lai, REGULATORY SPECIALIST, email A Foreign Site Reference Number (FSRN) is a valuable tool for foreign companies looking to sell their Natural Health Products in Canada. Issued to...

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