Under the CCCR 2001, one of the most commonly misunderstood label classifications is combustible liquids. At first glance, it can appear inconsistent that combustible liquids do not require a hazard...
When Canada’s Biocide Regulations came into force in 2025, one of the intended goals was to bring greater regulatory oversight to products that had previously fallen outside of a formal...
As medical device innovation accelerates, so too does regulatory complexity. One of the most critical—and often misunderstood—regulatory triggers in Canada is the concept of a “significant change” under the Medical...
Recent Canadian chemical regulatory developments have important implications for industries that manufacture, import, or use alkyl halides. The Final Assessment for the Alkyl Halides Group has now been published, alongside...
On December 5, 2025, Health Canada published SOR/2025-262 in Canada Gazette, Part II, amending the Pest Control Products Regulations to exempt Class I medical devices treated with antimicrobial preservatives from...
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 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,...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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