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 >>
NHPD has released a revised Compendium of Monographs Guidance Document. This document is open for comment until October 26, 2013. The NHPD has issued a revision to its Compendium of […] Read More >>
CFIAs food labelling modernization process has been proposed to align with Safe Food for Canadians Act and reduce red tape for industry. CFIA has proposed to introduce a new food […] Read More >>
Supplier qualification includes conducting regular audits on your vendors. Ensuring your supplier’s are qualified will help to ensure the quality of your products. Risk-assessment is the FDA’s main focus when […] Read More >>
The NHPD has recently released the finalized version of the “Quality of Natural Health Products Guide”, superceding the “Evidence for Quality of Finished Natural Health Products” after a 3 month […] Read More >>
A dietary supplement health claim substantiation assessment during product development may help to bring your product to market with ease. Dietary Supplement Health Claim Substantiation Health claim substantiation for your […] Read More >>
On May 1, 2013 the CFIA announced that they will no longer be conducting food label reviews, as part of their mandatory pre-market registration, for certain meat and processed products. […] Read More >>
  Don’t miss our next free Regulatory Update Webinar of the year on Tuesday, June 18th at 1:00 PM EST. You are invited to join hundreds of companies already tuning […] Read More >>
In today’s modern times dietary supplement marketing materials can come in a variety of forms, including blogs, Tweets, Facebook, StumbleUpon, Google+, reddit, Testimonials, Websites and Links. However, it is important […] Read More >>
The dicentra Team extends their condolences to the family of Willie Pelzer, President and CEO of Sunny Crunch Foods Ltd. Willie Pelzer (1934-2013) Withold “Willie” Pelzer, 79 years of age, […] Read More >>
DR. MOHAMMAD KHALID, PH.D., B.SC.(HONS) Dr. Khalid is the leading GMP expert at dicentra. He helps dicentra’s clients reach compliance with the FDA GMP Rule for Dietary Supplements (21 CFR […] Read More >>
In-process controls and specifications are a means of ensuring that a dietary supplement is manufactured, packaged, and labelled in a manner that will ensure that the quality of the dietary […] Read More >>
Some food-like NHPs were granted Temporary Marketing Authorizations with novel foods or food additives that have not yet been approved by Health Canada. It is the Food Directorate’s expectation that […] Read More >>