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Pharmachem Receives License to Use Weight, Glucose Management Claims
July 25, 2014 By
KEARNY, N.J.—Pharmachem Laboratories Inc., developer of the Phase 2 Carb Controller, has received a license from the Natural Health Products Directorate of Ottawa, Canada, to market their products using weight […] Read More >>
FDA Issues Final Compliance Policy Guide on Food Facility Registration for Food and Dietary Supplements
July 23, 2014 By
In June 2014, the FDA has announced the release of the final compliance policy guide for food facility registration entitled “Compliance Policy Guide Sec. 100.250 Food Facility Registration – Human […] Read More >>
Low Risk Veterinary Health Product Interim Notification Program undergoes software upgrade and clarifies role of “Canadian Representative”
July 3, 2014 By
The North American Compendium (NAC) has upgraded the software running the Interim Notification Pilot (INP) Program for Low Risk Veterinary Health Products (LRVHP), affecting certain aspects of the notification process. […] Read More >>
New Webinar from dicentra – Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulations (MMPR)
June 26, 2014 By
MARIHUANA FOR MEDICAL PURPOSES REGULATIONS (MMPR) WEBINAR Understanding the Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulations (MMPR), Overcoming the Hurdles in Becoming a Licensed Producer of Medical Marihuana, and Understanding Potential Costs […] Read More >>
Food Safety Modernization Act Permits FDA to Access and Copy Food and Dietary Supplement Records. Ensure your company is in compliance with Dietary Supplement GMPs.
June 23, 2014 By
Under FSMA the FDA has issued a final rule to allow the FDA to copy records for both food and dietary supplements in an emergency situation. To avoid additional problems […] Read More >>
There & Back Again With Dr. Daniel Fabricant
June 13, 2014 By
After three years as the director of FDA’s division of dietary supplements, Dr. Daniel Fabricant, has rejoined the Natural Products Association (NPA) as its CEO. In his first presentation to […] Read More >>
New Webinar Series from dicentra – Overcoming Regulatory Hurdles with Foods & Health Products
June 12, 2014 By
Overcoming Regulatory Hurdles with Foods & Health Products: Bringing New Products, Ingredients and Technologies to the Canadian Market How do we differentiate ourselves in a marketplace saturated with me-too products? […] Read More >>
NHPD Releases Quarterly Snapshot for Q 4, FY 2013-2014 and Advises of New Monographs to be Posted
June 9, 2014 By
On May 21st,  the NHPD released the Quarterly snapshot for Q4 indicating more streamlined review, aided by the release of new monographs. Readers of dicentra’s Regulatory Updates will know that […] Read More >>
Federal Trade Commission on Weight Loss Regulations – “Operation Failed Resolution”
May 26, 2014 By
Federal Trade Commission initiates “Operation Failed Resolution” to crack down on companies making false weight loss claims. At the beginning of the New Year many have made resolutions to lead […] Read More >>
New Draft Guidance Document – Classification of Products at the Food-Natural Health Product Interface: Products in Food Formats
May 12, 2014 By
Health Canada releases draft food-natural health product classification guidance document with additional classification information. When marketing and selling a food or natural health product in Canada it is important to […] Read More >>
Drug Interactions with Cutting-edge Ingredients
April 29, 2014 By
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FDA Proposes Revisions to Nutrition Facts Label
April 14, 2014 By
FDA proposes radical changes to Nutrition Facts label to aid consumers. Proposal currently under consultation, so no changes are required yet. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing […] Read More >>
At Long Last: Performance Timelines For Temporary Marketing Authorisation (TMA) Letters And Finalized Caffeinated Energy Drinks Guidance Document Released
April 7, 2014 By
Performance targets for TMAs has been released. Caffeinated Energy Drinks receive TMA in 100 days if in compliance with new guidance document. Health Canada’s Timelines for Receiving Temporary Marketing Authorisation […] Read More >>
Proposed Changes to the U.S Nutrition Facts Label and Dietary Supplement Facts Labels
March 24, 2014 By
FDA proposes drastic changes to update required information on Nutrition Facts label on food packages and dietary supplements. FDA has proposed to update the Nutrition Facts label on food packages […] Read More >>
dicentra Advises CCMP Capital in its Acquisition of Jamieson Laboratories
March 13, 2014 By
Toronto, Ontario – March 13, 2014 – dicentra, a leading consultant specializing in regulatory strategies for North American health products, advised CCMP Capital Advisors, LLC (“CCMP”) on its acquisition of […] Read More >>
Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulations (MMPR) Come Into Force on April 1, 2014 – Unique Opportunity for Licensed Producers
March 10, 2014 By
On April 1, 2014 the Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulations will come into force providing new opportunities for Licensed Producers. Marihuana (Cannabis) is included in Schedule II of the Controlled […] Read More >>
Dietary Supplements Compliance and the Designer Anabolic Steroid Control Act of 2014
February 25, 2014 By
Congress introduces the new Designer Anabolic Steroid Control Act of 2014 and has full support of major dietary supplement stakeholders.  The ACT is intended to target dietary supplement products that […] Read More >>
NHPD Introduces Three-Class System and Monograph Attestation to Expedite NPN Registration
February 9, 2014 By
The NHPD has introduced a new system for reviewing Natural Health Product (NHP) applications.  Submissions are categorized into one of three classes with different review times based on level of […] Read More >>
Canada Introduces New Law to Protect Patients – NHPs are exempted
February 7, 2014 By
On December 6, 2013, the Government of Canada introduced new patient safety legislation, named the Protecting Canadians from Unsafe Drugs Act (Vanessa’s Law).  The Law would protect Canadian families and […] Read More >>
FDA publishes new Guidance Document: Distinguishing Liquid Dietary Supplements From Beverages, to assist in industry with dietary supplement compliance
January 27, 2014 By
FDA publishes guidance to clearly define parameters for classifying liquid dietary supplements from beverages. Guidance is designed to assist industry with dietary supplement compliance and conventional food compliance. In January […] Read More >>

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