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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
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 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 >>
 Thursday, January 16, 2014 Three Part Webinar Series  Provided by dicentra and Knowledge Bank Foods vs. Dietary Supplements:  Cross Dressing Products  Dear dicentra Subscriber, Jut in time for our upcoming […] Read More >>
FDA consultant and NHP consultant dicentra joins forces with not-for-profit Vitamin Angels to bring vitamins and minerals to pregnant women, new mothers and children under five in communities in need. dicentra, FDA […] Read More >>
Reprinted from Functional Ingredients Many are already aware of Canada’s much more stringent and cumbersome regulatory model for supplements (called Natural Health Products, or NHPs, in Canada). Every product needs […] Read More >>
In 2003, two mates Travis Garone and Luke Slattery from Melbourne Australia were having a quiet beer at the Gypsy Bar on Brunswick St, Fitzroy when their conversation turned to […] Read More >>
Three Part Webinar Series Provided by dicentra and Knowledge Bank Foods vs. Dietary Supplements:  Cross Dressing Products  At SupplySide West this year Daniel Fabricant of the FDA stressed that the […] Read More >>
dicentra, FDA consultant and NHP consultant for the dietary supplement, cosmetic and food industries, has announced its partnership with not-for-profit Vitamin Angels to help in regulatory matters to bring multivitamins […] Read More >>
GMP training doesn’t have to be complex, expensive and time-consuming. Dedicating time and resources to in-house training, or hiring costly outside consultants isn’t the only answer. Make it easy with […] Read More >>
The proposed Dietary Supplement Labeling Act of 2013 to amend the FFDCA and would require big changes to the industry, if the Act is passed.  On August 1, 2013 the […] Read More >>
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 >>
Thursday, October 31, 2013 dicentra, FDA consultant and NHP consultant for the dietary supplement, cosmetic and food industries, has announced the addition of Spence Masson to its team of advisors. […] Read More >>
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 in compliance with […] Read More >>
The NHPD has recently posted new Monographs, on October 9th, for consultation for Reservatrol, Blueberry, Pomegranate, N-acetyl-L-cysteine, Citrus Bioflavonoids and Red Wine Extract the NHPD via the NHPD Electronic Subscriber […] Read More >>
Introducing…..
October 14, 2013 By
a new edition to the dicentra family….. Catherine Jane Thurston Born Saturday, October 12, 2013 7lbs, 5oz     Congratulations Ashleigh and Colin As you welcome your new baby girl […] Read More >>
As of September 2, 2013, Health Canada is transferring the responsibility of International Trade Certificates issuance to independent 3rd parties. Any request received prior to September 2, 2013 will still […] Read More >>