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“FDA Cosmetic Safety and Modernization Act” Introduced in Congress; Juxtaposed with “Personal Care Products Safety Act”
December 8, 2017 By
On October 25th, 2017 during the 115th US Congress Meeting, Senator Orrin Hatch (Representative of Utah) introduced to the US Senate the “FDA Cosmetic Safety and Modernization Act”. The declared […] Read More >>
Provincial Stewardship Programs: Is Your Business Responsible?
November 29, 2017 By
        What happens and who is responsible for beverage product containers after your customer has enjoyed and disposed of them? If you sell or distribute beverage products […] Read More >>
Notice to Impacted Stakeholders Regarding NHPs Containing Doses of Alpha-Lipoic Acid
November 24, 2017 By
The Natural and Non-prescription Health Products Directorate (NNHPD) is currently following up on a Notice to Impacted Stakeholders that was issued on September 22, 2016, requesting changes to the labels […] Read More >>
Changes to the Green Tea Extracts Monograph
November 23, 2017 By
Dear Licence Holder, Please be advised that a Summary Safety Review (SSR) has been published by Health Canada on November 15, 2017, regarding green tea extract (GTE)-containing natural health products (NHPs). Health […] Read More >>
Adverse Event Reporting to the FDA
November 20, 2017 By
  Post-market vigilance of drug, biologic and supplement products has been steadily increasing in recent years, not only domestically but internationally as well. For example, Health Canada recently completed a […] Read More >>
FSMA-Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) – Compliance Date is Closer than You Think
November 12, 2017 By
  Service(s) related to this article: Consulting – Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) support in meeting requirements, Audits – Assessing readniness for the Food Safety Modernization Act, Global Certifications The […] Read More >>
ALERT: Green Tea – Labelling (extra risk info)
November 9, 2017 By
We are writing to advise you that a Summary Safety Review (SSR) will be published on November 15, 2017, regarding green tea extract (GTE)-containing natural health products (NHPs). Attached is […] Read More >>
Health Canada Bans Partially Hydrogenated Oils (PHOs)
November 7, 2017 By
Service(s) related to this article:  Food Labeling, Nutrition Claims and Nutrition Facts Label (USA), Food Labelling, Health Claims and Nutrition Facts Table (Canada), Regulatory Compliance for Ingredients found in Consumer […] Read More >>
RECAP: Grocery Innovations Canada (GIC) 2017 Tradeshow
October 29, 2017 By
Service(s) related to this article”: GMP, prerequisite, HACCP and GFSI program development and implementation, Food Labelling, Health Claims and Nutrition Facts Table (NFT), Organic Certification, Gluten-Free Certification On October 23rd […] Read More >>
Health Canada Consultation: Sodium Reduction as part of a Healthy Eating Strategy
October 29, 2017 By
    Service(s) related to this article:  Food Labelling, Health Claims and Nutrition Facts Table (Canada), Preparing for the Safe Food for Canadians Act (SFCA) Earlier this year, we wrote […] Read More >>
Dietary Supplement Claim Substantiation – What Evidence is Stipulated by Law?
October 18, 2017 By
    Service(s) related to this article:  Dietary Supplement Substantiation and Product Development The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires that a notification from the manufacturer, packager or distributor of […] Read More >>
The Safe Food for Canadians Regulations: Does it Apply to Internet Retailers?
October 12, 2017 By
    Service(s) related to this article:  Food & Beverages, Supplements & Natural Health, Safe Food for Canadians (SFCA) The Safe Food for Canadians Regulations will undoubtedly have a significant […] Read More >>
RECAP: CHFA Regulatory Forum – September 2017
October 6, 2017 By
  Service(s) related to this article:  Strategy & Consulting, Market Authorization In September of 2016, a proposal was made by Health Canada regarding a number of changes to the regulatory […] Read More >>
FDA Authorized list of Old Dietary Ingredients Under Development
September 26, 2017 By
  Service(s) related to this article:  Dietary Supplement Consulting, Food Compliance Consulting, New Dietary Ingredients FDA has scheduled a public meeting on October 3, 2017 to discuss developing a list […] Read More >>
Global Food Safety Trends
September 26, 2017 By
  Service(s) related to this article:  Food Safety Consultants, FSMA Consulting Services Food safety is an important concern for governments globally. The globalization and integration of food supply chains, rising […] Read More >>
New Veterinary Health Products (VHP) Notification Program to replace Low-Risk Veterinary Health Products (LRVHP) Interim Notification Program in Canada
September 7, 2017 By
  Service(s) related to this article:  Low Risk Veterinary Health Product On August 10th, 2017, Health Canada sent an email notice to all stakeholders involved in the LRVHP Interim Notification […] Read More >>
What’s New in FSMA / Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)
September 4, 2017 By
    Service(s) related to this article:  Food Safety & Quality, FSMA Consulting Services FDA issues new guidance documents for several items under Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) If you […] Read More >>
Food Fraud in the Global Landscape
August 29, 2017 By
  Service(s) related to this article:  Food Safety and Quality With the world seemingly getting smaller and smaller, Food Fraud is one of the most hot-button and pressing issues facing […] Read More >>
Health Canada is gearing up to release its new Food Guide
August 23, 2017 By
  Service(s) related to this article:  Food Label & Claims, Food & Beverages, Product & Label Development Canada’s Food Guide is getting a makeover, and Health Canada is expected to […] Read More >>
dicentra and Vitamin Angels Celebrate 3 Year Partnership
August 1, 2017 By
Since 2014 dicentra has provided Vitamin Angels with pro bono consulting services helping them to navigate Canadian safety, quality and compliance standards in order to connect prenatal multivitamins with expectant […] Read More >>

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