Health Canada proposes changes to the Nutrition Facts Table. As these changes are in line with changes already taking place in the USA, industry must be aware of the changes […] Read More >>
On October 25th, 2014 we will mark the 20th anniversary of DSHEA (Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act), which has been responsible for revolutionizing the way we market dietary supplement […] Read More >>
Omega Protein Corporation (NYSE: OME) acquires Bioriginal Food and Science Corp. for $70.5 million upon completion of regulatory due diligence by consultant dicentra. dicentra, a leading consultant specializing in regulatory strategies […] Read More >>
Extensions granted to all 2-year TMALs due to delay in finalization of the guidance document, and updates to the SFCA provided by the CFIA. Earlier this year Health Canada released […] Read More >>
Three final guidance documents and one draft guidance were recently released on FDA nanomaterials regarding the development of nanotechnology in food, dietary supplements, and cosmetic products and reflects FDA’s current […] Read More >>
Alicja Wojewnik, MSc CEO dicentra   Alicja Wojewnik arrived to Canada from Poland nearly thirty years ago.  Leveraging her master’s level education as a microbiologist and experience working in a […] Read More >>
Reprinted from IhR Online Magazine dated:  September 11, 2014 Click here for Article Pharmachem Laboratories, Inc. has received a license from the Natural Health Products Directorate to market its Phase […] Read More >>
September 1 has passed and for the natural health product (NHP) industry in Canada this is quite a significant date. As of this date no NHPs on the market in […] Read More >>
NNHPD released many updates recently including: changing the name of the Directorate, finalizing the 3 Class review system for NHPs, announcing a 6 month pilot program for NHPs that fall […] Read More >>
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/dicentra-demystifies-medical-marijuana-regulations-120700620.html TORONTO, ONTARIO–(Marketwired – Sep 2, 2014) – Medical marijuana has become big business in Canada. dicentra’s online webinar deciphers Read More >>
by Peter Wojewnik Wednesday, August 13, 2014 Toronto- 37,000 Canadians use medical marijuana to soothe a variety of illnesses, including chronic pain, epilepsy, nausea, loss of appetite due to chemotherapy […] Read More >>
Developing new ingredients for a large company like Pharmachem, we’ve had to be responsible and conservative at every turn, working within established guidelines and with excellent people. Safety is always […] Read More >>
In June 2014, the CFIA released a Final Guidance Document indicating the requirements of Consumption Incident Reporting for food commodities that require mandatory reporting as part of their TMA License […] Read More >>
By Peter Wojewnik, VP Business Development http://issuu.com/rivegauche/docs/ihr_june_2014/50 Reprinted from IHR, June 2014 dicentra provides sought-after regulatory and scientific guidance on product and marketing compliance, quality assurance, research an Read More >>
KEARNY, N.J.—Pharmachem Laboratories Inc., developer of the Phase 2 Carb Controller, has received a license from the Natural Health Products Directorate of Ottawa, Canada, to market their products using weight […] Read More >>
In June 2014, the FDA has announced the release of the final compliance policy guide for food facility registration entitled “Compliance Policy Guide Sec. 100.250 Food Facility Registration – Human […] Read More >>
The North American Compendium (NAC) has upgraded the software running the Interim Notification Pilot (INP) Program for Low Risk Veterinary Health Products (LRVHP), affecting certain aspects of the notification process. […] Read More >>
MARIHUANA FOR MEDICAL PURPOSES REGULATIONS (MMPR) WEBINAR Understanding the Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulations (MMPR), Overcoming the Hurdles in Becoming a Licensed Producer of Medical Marihuana, and Understanding Potential Costs […] Read More >>
Under FSMA the FDA has issued a final rule to allow the FDA to copy records for both food and dietary supplements in an emergency situation. To avoid additional problems […] Read More >>
After three years as the director of FDA’s division of dietary supplements, Dr. Daniel Fabricant, has rejoined the Natural Products Association (NPA) as its CEO. In his first presentation to […] Read More >>