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Aug 2020

NNHPD Interim Measures Update Regarding Product and Site Licensing for Hand-Sanitizers
NNHPD Interim Measures Update Regarding Product and Site Licensing for Hand-Sanitizers
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The temporary exemptions for the importation of hand sanitizers, which was announced March 27, 2020, as part of the Natural and Non-Prescription Health Products Directory (NNHPD)’s interim measures have now […] Read More >>

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Apr 2019

Self-Care Products Framework: New Timelines of Implementation
Self-Care Products Framework: New Timelines of Implementation
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One of Health Canada’s largest initiatives in the past few years has been the Self-Care Framework, which implements a different approach to regulating products, that are purchased and applied directly […] Read More >>
The Significance of September 1 for Health Products in Canada
September 10, 2014 By
September 1 has passed and for the natural health product (NHP) industry in Canada this is quite a significant date. As of this date no NHPs on the market in […] 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 >>
SPECIAL ALERT: NHP Compliance and Enforcement Transition: Phase I ending December 1, 2013
November 8, 2013 By
November 8, 2013 Phase I of the NHP Compliance and Enforcement transition period is ending December 1, 2013. Companies have been advised to ensure that they are familiar with and […] Read More >>
dicentra’s Regulatory Webinar – Q1: March 26, 2013
March 26, 2013 By
March 26, 2013: dicentra conducted its first webinar of 2013. Critical American and Canadian updates including FDA’s proposed rules to amend cGMPs for food facilities under FSMA, the FDA’s Draft […] Read More >>
Update: Oil of Oregano and Carvacrol
March 4, 2013 By
NHPD revises maximum daily limit of carvacrol for natural health products containing Oil of Oregano as a medicinal ingredient. Oil of oregano, derived from the species of Origanum spp., is […] Read More >>
Health Canada caps caffeine in energy drinks, 28 companies forced to reformulate
January 3, 2013 By
Reprinted from Newhope 360 On Jan. 2, a new set of rules from Health Canada came into effect to limit allowable caffeine in food products. Single-serving beverages may now contain […] Read More >>
A New Frontier – The Natural Health Products Directorate of Health Canada Announces the End of UPLAR
December 18, 2012 By
Tuesday, December 18, 2012 On August 4, 2010 the Natural Health Products Directorate (NHPD) of Health Canada informed the natural health products industry of new legislation – the Unprocessed Product […] Read More >>
Use of Aromatherapy in Natural Health Products
December 11, 2012 By
Aromatherapy is defined by the NHPD as the branch of botanical medicine which uses essential oils and other volatile/aromatic plant extracts for therapeutic or medicinal effect1. While essential oils and […] Read More >>
dicentra’s NHP Regulatory Update 2012 – Q3
September 18, 2012 By
Topics covered: Canada: Consultations & Regulatory Initiatives Food Safety & Initiatives United States: Proposition 37 – Genetically Engineered Foods, Labeling, Initiative Statute Energy Drink Controversey Status of Draft NDI Guidance [&helli Read More >>
Vinpocetine: A New Medicinal Ingredient added to the Natural Health Product Ingredient Database
September 18, 2012 By
  Until recently, the medicinal ingredient “vinpocetine” was considered an unacceptable ingredient for use in natural health products (NHPs) in Canada, according to the Natural Health Products Directorate (NHPD), and […] Read More >>
Coconut Oil – Healthy or Hype?
July 9, 2012 By
Coconut oil has recently garnered significant attention in the natural health products industry for some very marketable uses such as weight loss. However, the use of coconut oil is not […] Read More >>
Proposed Federal Legislation: Safe Food for Canadians Act
July 4, 2012 By
By Dr. John Harrison, PhD, MSc, BSc Senior Government Relations Advisor Introduction The Government of Canada introduced the Safe Food for Canadians Act in Parliament in early June 2012 to […] Read More >>
dicentra’s Q2 Regulatory Update Webinar is now available online
June 19, 2012 By
dicentra’s Regulatory Update Webinar – Q2 dicentra provides regulatory and scientific solutions for accelerated business growth. We specialize in the areas of natural health products, dietary supplements, foods, cosmetics and […] Read More >>
Regulatory Barriers to Trade for Consumer Health Products
May 28, 2012 By
By Dr. John Harrison, PhD, MSc, BSc Senior Government Relations Advisor So you want to import a consumer health product from the U.S.A. to Canada. Good luck! There are many […] Read More >>
The Drafts: Pathways for Licensing Natural Health Products Making Modern Health Claims & Used as Traditional Medicines: What does it mean for your NHPs?
May 28, 2012 By
By: Ashleigh Hampton, MSc Manager, Scientific Affairs On May 23, 2012, the Natural Health Products Directorate (NHPD) released the Draft: Pathway for Licensing Natural Health Products (NHPs) Making Modern Health […] Read More >>
The Significance between July 2012 and the Expiration of UPLAR in February 2013
May 7, 2012 By
By Monica Banach, MSc. NHP, Drug, Scientific & Regulatory Affairs Associate The Natural Health Product Directorate (NHPD) has set February 4, 2013 as the date when the Natural Health Product […] Read More >>
Clinical Trials: Will the Wrong Trial Design Make Your Dietary Supplement or Functional Food an Unregistered Drug?
April 16, 2012 By
By Arwen Brooks Quality Assurance & Regulatory Affairs Assistant With the explosion of the natural health product and functional food industry, and the subsequent rules and regulations that have been […] Read More >>
L-carnitine and its Derivatives
February 21, 2012 By
By: David Miller, BSc, N.D., NHP Scientific Regulatory Associate February 21, 2011 The recent revisions to the status of Levocarnitine in the Canadian regulatory environment (http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2011/2011-12-07/html/sor-dors275-eng.html) have Read More >>

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