Health claims are integral to the success of Natural Health Products (NHPs) here in Canada. They provide products with a competitive edge in the marketplace and consumers with the information […] Read More >>
Deadline for GTE Attestation: November 14, 2018 It’s been almost a year since the safety review of green tea extract was released by Health Canada, and November 14, 2018, is […] Read More >>
Health Canada recently gave updates to 27 monographs and provided notice of extended licence processing timelines. Read more to ensure compliance with the latest NNHPD updates. 1. Green Tea Extract […] Read More >>
Amazon has announced requirements requiring total compliance with Health Canada’s regulations for all non-prescription drugs, supplements, and natural health products (NHPs) sold in Canada through its platform. The Amazon compliance […] Read More >>
In May 2018, the Bill S-5 received Royal Assent for Canada’s new Tobacco and Vaping Products Legislation (TVPA). With this update, all vaping products that are not subject to the Food […] Read More >>
Safe Food for Canadians Regulations under SFCA comes into force on January 15, 2019. Are you ready?   On June 13, 2018, the Minister of Health announced the publication of […] Read More >>
On May 23, 2018, Health Canada published two new Adverse Reactions Guidance Documents for Marketed Health Products (including Natural Health Products or NHPs) and their reporting. Both come into effect immediately. […] Read More >>
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has released updated guidance on the proposed Safe Food for Canadians Act (SFCA) and its associated regulations. Included in the release is a step-by-step […] Read More >>
Since the implementation of the Natural Health Product Regulations (NHPR) on January 1, 2004 a number of products in food formats supplemented with vitamins, minerals, amino acids, herbal and bioactive […] Read More >>
Last summer, Health Canada implemented the Plain Language Labelling criteria for non-prescription products and has mandated that by June 30, 2021, all products must be compliant at the retail level. […] Read More >>
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 >>
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    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 >>
  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 >>
  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 >>
CFIA’s Phase III of Key Proposals to Modernize the Food Labeling System in Canada: Consultation Open Service(s) Related to Post: Product & Label Development, Food & Beverages There are several […] Read More >>
On November 14, 2016, Health Canada released the consultation document “Toward Front-of-Package Nutrition Labels for Canadians” outlining their proposal to introduce mandatory requirements for labels that appear on “Front of […] Read More >>
Going Gluten-Free?
January 25, 2017 By
Gluten a common name for proteins found in wheat, rye and barley – which also means “glue” in Latin. Found commonly in breads, cereals, pastas and many other processed foods […] Read More >>
December 14, 2016 Canada Gazette II Publishes Amended Food Label Regulations On December 14, 2016 Health Canada announced amendments to the Food and Drug Regulations in reference to the labelling […] Read More >>
Healthy eating can be challenging due to several factors, some beyond the control of the consumer. This is why the Government of Canada is taking actions to make the healthier […] Read More >>