Clinical trials can be overwhelming for many in the industry as they can be complex, long, and costly. However, smaller companies can conduct small well-designed trials (open label, or pilot study […] Read More >>
Health Canada defines Natural Health Products (NHPs) as “naturally occurring substance that are used for the number of reasons such as the prevention or treatment of an illness or condition, […] 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 >>
William Morkel, BSc Director of Quality and Compliance, dicentra If, based on my years of experience, I had to list the primary root causes for non-conformances in GMP regulated facilities, […] Read More >>
http://www.nutraingredients.com/ June 16, 2011 EU ‘agreement’ may outlaw cholesterol labelling Optional cholesterol labelling of food products may soon be banned in the European Union if a draft regulation on food […] Read More >>
http://www.fda.gov/Food/DietarySupplements/Alerts/default.htm June 22, 2011 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is notifying the public about the possible presence of a plasticizer called diethylhexyl-phthalate (DEHP) in certain food and beverages Read More >>
http://www.npainfo.org/index.php?src May 20, 2011 NPA Calls for Clarity and Action on Baked Goods Mislabeled as Dietary Supplements Statement from Natural Products Association (NPA) Executive Director and CEO John Gay over […] Read More >>
http://www.nutraingredients.com/ May 16, 2011 Omega-3 scientists oppose EFSA ALA claim An omega-3 researcher has written to the European Commission demanding a recent European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)-approved claim for omega-3 […] Read More >>
http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/toce.shtml May 12, 2011 UNDECLARED PEANUTS IN CERTAIN DOCTOR’S CARBRITE DIET AND UNIVERSAL HI PROTEIN BARS OTTAWA, May 12, 2011 – The public warning issued on May 5, 2011 has […] Read More >>
http://www.crnusa.org/ WASHINGTON, D.C., April 13, 2011—In response to a new government report on dietary supplement usage among U.S. adults from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/National Center for Health […] Read More >>
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/index-eng.php Advisory April 5, 2011-04-07 Consumers with milk or soy allergies are advised that four probiotic natural health products (listed below) are being voluntarily recalled from the market because they […] Read More >>
http://www.crnusa.org CRN BACKS NEW VOLUNTARY INDUSTRY-DRIVEN STABILITY TESTING TOOL The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the dietary supplement industry’s leading trade association, today announced its support of the release of […] Read More >>
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/index-eng.php Salvia divinorum This week the government announced its proposed intention to include Salvia divinorum and salvinorin A, as controlled substances. A Notice to Interested Parties outlining Health Canada’s proposal Read More >>
  This is Dicentra’s first newsletter for 2011. We will be releasing these newsletters every three months and the purpose of the newsletter is to keep our readers up to […] Read More >>
The Natural Health Products Directorate is requesting information from product license holders and applicants in light of the proposed amendments to the Food & Drug Regulations regarding enhanced labelling for […] Read More >>
  Executive Summary UPLAR Products in queue for over 180 days awaiting product licenses will now be issued ENs (exemption number) allowing the product to be legal for saleProducts must […] Read More >>
  Less than two weeks remain to register for dicentra’s upcoming webinar titled Good Manufacturing Practices for Natural Health Product Site Licence Holders. Health Canada requires both initial and ongoing […] Read More >>
    Michelle Boudreau Director General, Natural Health Products Directorate, Health Canada Accomplishments & Looking Ahead Approximately 20,700 product licenses issued since 2004, representing ~27,000 products More than 1,150 companies [&hell Read More >>
  On January 26th, 2010, Health Canada’s Natural Health Products Directorate (NHPD) has issued a draft warning letter concerning Natural Health Products containing glucomannan, an ingredient authorized for the purposes […] Read More >>