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Jul 2022

Changes to Natural Health Product Regulations (NHPR) Labelling Requirements
Changes to Natural Health Product Regulations (NHPR) Labelling Requirements
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New labelling requirements announced by Health Canada in Canada Gazette, Part II, Volume 156, Number 14 titled “Regulations Amending the Natural Health Products Regulations” have come into effect as of […] Read More >>

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Jul 2022

How Much Does it Cost to Get an MDEL & MDL Approval?
How Much Does it Cost to Get an MDEL & MDL Approval?
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The cost to obtain an MDEL (Medical Device Establishment Licence) and MDL (Medical Device Licence) in Canada depends on the medical device’s classification. In this blog, we will break down […] Read More >>

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Jul 2022

What is Bioanalytical Testing?
What is Bioanalytical Testing?
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Bioanalysis is the quantitative evaluation of analytes/substances in biological matrices such as tissue, blood, serum, urine, or other body fluids. Bioanalytical testing involves using a validated bioanalytical method for the […] Read More >>
The Global Regulatory Affairs Outsourcing Market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 12.73%
June 30, 2022 By
The following factors will drive the global regulatory affairs outsourcing market growth during the forecast period: Increasing Use of Digital Platforms/Solutions in Regulatory Affairs.Changing Regulatory Landscape.Rising Demand For Fast Drug […] Read More >>
dicentra Helps NNB Nutrition Achieve Self-Affirmed GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) Status for Its Antioxidant MitoPrime® And Exercise Factor MitoBurn®
June 23, 2022 By
Leading contract research organization and professional consulting firm dicentra is proud to announce that their valued client, NNB Nutrition, has successfully achieved self-affirmed GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) status for […] Read More >>

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Jun 2022

How Much Does it Cost to Get a 510(K) Approval?
How Much Does it Cost to Get a 510(K) Approval?
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This blog is meant to be an overview of the average costs associated with bringing a medical device to market under normal circumstances. Depending on when you are reading this […] Read More >>

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May 2022

ALERT: New European Union In Vitro Diagnostics Regulations (EU IVDR) to replace In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices Directive (98/79/EC)
ALERT: New European Union In Vitro Diagnostics Regulations (EU IVDR) to replace In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices Directive (98/79/EC)
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The new European Union In Vitro Diagnostics Regulations (EU IVDR) entered into application on May 26, 2022, to replace In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices Directive (98/79/EC). Manufacturers, authorized representatives, importers, and […] Read More >>

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May 2022

EU In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Device Regulation
EU In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Device Regulation
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In vitro diagnostic medical devices contain a broad spectrum of devices that test biological samples to determine the status of one’s health, from self-tests for pregnancy, to blood glucose tests […] Read More >>

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Apr 2022

What You Need to Know about EFSA Strategy 2027
What You Need to Know about EFSA Strategy 2027
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EFSA’s Strategy 2027 delineates the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) strategies and approaches in responding to the changing environment in the years ahead, especially in light of the SARS-CoV-2 global […] Read More >>
Carbiotix confirms GRAS approval timeline and CarbiAXOS launch date
April 27, 2022 By
Carbiotix (publ) (“Carbiotix” or “Company”) announces today a confirmed timeline for the completion of GRAS Self Affirmation (SA) and the date that the Company’s CarbiAXOS nutraceutical ingredient will be launched in [&he Read More >>

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Apr 2022

Interim Order Number 3 for Medical Devices is Now in Effect.
Interim Order Number 3 for Medical Devices is Now in Effect.
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Health Canada’s use of Interim Orders (IOs) has allowed for the exceptional importation and sale of Medical Devices (MDs) to help prevent shortages in relation to COVID-19. To date, Health […] Read More >>

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Apr 2022

How to Get a CE for a Medical Device
How to Get a CE for a Medical Device
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Medical devices in the European Union (EU) are approved through a different mechanism than the approval process in the United States or Canada. The approval of medical devices intended for […] Read More >>

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Mar 2022

How is Digital Health Regulated in Canada?
How is Digital Health Regulated in Canada?
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As innovation continues to evolve in digital health technologies, Health Canada is undertaking an adaptive initiative to support better access to those therapeutic products, especially in relation to medical devices. […] Read More >>

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Mar 2022

How is Digital Health Regulated in the U.S?
How is Digital Health Regulated in the U.S?
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Digital Health covers a broad scope of categories in mobile health, health information technology (IT), wearable devices, telehealth and telemedicine, and personalized medicine. Digital health tools range from mobile medical […] Read More >>

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Mar 2022

New Compliance Date Set for Health Canada’s 5-year Food Labelling Changes Plan
New Compliance Date Set for Health Canada’s 5-year Food Labelling Changes Plan
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Health Canada has announced December 14, 2022, as the new date for when the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) updated food labelling regulations (which came into effect on December 14, […] Read More >>

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Feb 2022

What is the Difference Between an IND and an NDA?
What is the Difference Between an IND and an NDA?
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You have probably heard of the terms IND and NDA being used during drug development and applications. People tend to get confused between the two terms and wonder how they […] Read More >>

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Feb 2022

What is a Dossier in Regulatory Affairs
What is a Dossier in Regulatory Affairs
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In regulatory affairs, a dossier is a term used to describe a compilation and array of documents regarding the safety, efficacy, and quality information of a medical product. The dossier […] Read More >>

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Jan 2022

How to Get Your COVID-19 Tests to Market in the U.S
How to Get Your COVID-19 Tests to Market in the U.S
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During the pandemic of respiratory disease caused by a novel coronavirus, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) or Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), the FDA Commissioner may authorize the use […] Read More >>

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Jan 2022

How to Get Your COVID-19 Tests to Market in Canada
How to Get Your COVID-19 Tests to Market in Canada
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COVID-19 tests are considered medical devices and are regulated under the Medical Devices Regulations in Canada. Medical devices are classified into 4 classes: Class I are those with the lowest […] Read More >>

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Dec 2021

What is GFSI and How do I Get Started?
What is GFSI and How do I Get Started?
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In 2000, a group of professionals from the food industry gathered with the goal of collaborating and finding solutions for the food industry challenges, most notably to reduce food safety […] Read More >>

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