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Aug 2026

Health Canada Expands the List of Interchangeable Terms for NHP Labelling
Health Canada Expands the List of Interchangeable Terms for NHP Labelling
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At a Glance Health Canada’s Natural and Non-prescription Health Products Directorate (NNHPD) has updated its List of Interchangeable Terms to provide greater flexibility when labelling Natural Health Products (NHPs) and […] Read More >>

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Aug 2026

Clinical Supply Chain Oversight for Live Biotherapeutic Trials: Protecting Product Viability from Manufacturing to Patient
Clinical Supply Chain Oversight for Live Biotherapeutic Trials: Protecting Product Viability from Manufacturing to Patient
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At a Glance Live Biotherapeutic Products (LBPs) are transforming therapeutic development, with clinical programs expanding across gastrointestinal disorders, metabolic disorders, immunology, oncology, and rare conditions. Unlike conventional pharmaceutical Read More >>

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Aug 2026

Postbiotics vs. Probiotics: Regulatory and Clinical Differences
Postbiotics vs. Probiotics: Regulatory and Clinical Differences
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Abstract Probiotics and postbiotics are both increasingly used in microbiome-focused health products, but the regulatory and clinical considerations surrounding them can differ substantially. Probiotics depend on live microorganisms, making strain [&hellip Read More >>

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Aug 2026

Health Canada Publishes New Guidance for Non-Prescription Drug Market Authorization in Canada
Health Canada Publishes New Guidance for Non-Prescription Drug Market Authorization in Canada
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At a Glance Health Canada has released a new guidance document, How to apply for market authorization for a non-prescription drug in Canada, providing industry with its first comprehensive roadmap […] Read More >>

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Aug 2026

Adverse Event Monitoring in Probiotic Clinical Trials: What Sponsors Need to Get Right
Adverse Event Monitoring in Probiotic Clinical Trials: What Sponsors Need to Get Right
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At a Glance While many commercially available probiotics have a well-documented history of safe use in healthy populations, clinical trials evaluating live biotherapeutic products (LBPs) or probiotic dietary supplements are […] Read More >>

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Jul 2026

Cosmetic Claims in Canada: What Cosmetic Companies Can (and Can’t) Say
Cosmetic Claims in Canada: What Cosmetic Companies Can (and Can’t) Say
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At a Glance Marketing claims are one of the most important factors determining how a cosmetic product is regulated in Canada. While cosmetics may claim to cleanse, beautify, moisturize, or […] Read More >>

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Jul 2026

IND Requirements for Live Biotherapeutic Products: What Sponsors Need to Know
IND Requirements for Live Biotherapeutic Products: What Sponsors Need to Know
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Abstract Live Biotherapeutic Products (LBPs) are biological products that contain live organisms, are applicable to the prevention, treatment, or cure of a human disease or condition, and are not vaccines. […] Read More >>

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Jul 2026

Synbiotics: Regulatory Classification and Clinical Trial Considerations
Synbiotics: Regulatory Classification and Clinical Trial Considerations
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Abstract Synbiotics represent an increasingly sophisticated approach to microbiome-focused products by combining live microorganisms with substrates designed to support beneficial microbial activity. However, regulatory classification and evidence requirem Read More >>

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Jul 2026

Postbiotics: The “Non-Live” Microbe Trend Reshaping Functional Health Products
Postbiotics: The “Non-Live” Microbe Trend Reshaping Functional Health Products
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Abstract Postbiotics are emerging as a significant new category of microbiome-focused products, offering potential advantages over traditional probiotics through improved stability, simplified manufacturing, and greater formulation flexibility. However, de Read More >>

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Jun 2026

AI Hallucinations: Why Regulators Are Paying Attention
AI Hallucinations: Why Regulators Are Paying Attention
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Regulatory and oversight concern around AI hallucinations is not centered only on intentional misuse, but on the introduction of unverifiable, unsupported, or fabricated information into regulated workflows. As organizations increasingly […] Read More >>

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Jun 2026

FDA QMSR Requirements in 2026: What Medical Device Manufacturers Need to Know
FDA QMSR Requirements in 2026: What Medical Device Manufacturers Need to Know
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On February 2, 2026, the FDA’s revised Quality Management System Regulation (QMSR) officially became effective, replacing the long-standing Quality System (QS) Regulation framework under 21 CFR Part 820. While the […] Read More >>

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Jun 2026

Health Canada Finalizes Phase 2 MDEL Modernization: What Importers Need to Know
Health Canada Finalizes Phase 2 MDEL Modernization: What Importers Need to Know
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Health Canada has finalized the second phase of its modernization of the Medical Device Establishment Licence (MDEL) framework, publishing amendments to the Medical Devices Regulations in the Canada Gazette, Part […] Read More >>

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Jun 2026

Health Canada Removes FPS Submission Requirement for NHP Applications
Health Canada Removes FPS Submission Requirement for NHP Applications
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Health Canada has released Natural Health Product Licensing Bulletin No.11 introducing a significant operational change to the way Finished Product Specifications (FPS) are handled for Natural Health Product (NHP) product […] Read More >>

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Jun 2026

AI-Enabled Medical Devices: Regulatory Expectations Across the Product Lifecycle
AI-Enabled Medical Devices: Regulatory Expectations Across the Product Lifecycle
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Artificial intelligence is changing the way regulators evaluate medical devices, particularly where software functionality influences clinical decision-making or adapts over time. While software regulation is not new, machine learning introduces […] Read More >>

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May 2026

Natural Health Products Labelling Compliance Extension: What Industry Needs to Know
Natural Health Products Labelling Compliance Extension: What Industry Needs to Know
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Health Canada has announced a significant update regarding the implementation timeline for the 2022 amendments to the Natural Health Products Regulations (NHPR) labelling requirements. Under the latest Natural Health Product […] Read More >>

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Apr 2026

Prebiotic vs Probiotic Claims: Regulatory Considerations
Prebiotic vs Probiotic Claims: Regulatory Considerations
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As the gut microbiome continues to gain attention across food, natural health products (NHPs), and dietary supplements, prebiotic and probiotic claims have become a central focus for product development and […] Read More >>

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Apr 2026

Health Canada Reclassifies Sports Electrolyte Products as Foods: What Industry Needs to Know
Health Canada Reclassifies Sports Electrolyte Products as Foods: What Industry Needs to Know
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Health Canada has announced a significant regulatory update affecting sports electrolyte products, formally transitioning them from the Natural Health Product (NHP) framework to the food regulatory framework. This change reflects […] Read More >>

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Apr 2026

How AI is Regulated Across FDA, Health Canada, and the EU
How AI is Regulated Across FDA, Health Canada, and the EU
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AI is already part of your regulatory process AI isn’t coming to life sciences—it’s already here. It’s being used to screen ingredients, draft labels, monitor claims, summarize safety data, assemble […] Read More >>

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Mar 2026

Does My Product Need an NPN in Canada
Does My Product Need an NPN in Canada
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Many companies entering the Canadian market ask the same question: does my product require an NPN? The answer depends on scope. In Canada, a product may require a Natural Product […] Read More >>

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Mar 2026

Health Canada Updates the NHP MAP: What Industry Needs to Know
Health Canada Updates the NHP MAP: What Industry Needs to Know
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Health Canada has released an updated version of the Natural Health Products Management of Applications Policy (NHP MAP), replacing the previous guidance published in April 2019. The revised NHP MAP […] Read More >>

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