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Class I Medical Devices Canada: Set to Be Exempt from PMRA Regulations – What You Need to Know 

In a significant regulatory update, Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) has announced its intention to exempt antimicrobial-treated Class I medical devices from the Pest Control Products Regulations (PCPR).…
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Ontario Government Finalizes Producer Responsibility Amendments 

What It Means for Businesses and Consumers  The Ontario government has recently finalized amendments to four of its producer responsibility regulations, marking a significant shift in how waste management and…
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Vinyl Acetate Added to Prop 65 List  

What it means for consumers and businesses   In a recent update to California’s Proposition 65 List, vinyl acetate has been added as a chemical known to cause cancer. This moves…
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Research Field Trial Permit Guidelines for Pesticide Products 

In Canada, the Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA), is responsible for regulating pesticide products to ensure their safety, efficacy, and environmental impact. If you are involved in research or development…
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Health Canada Hotlist – Upcoming Changes 

The Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist is an administrative tool used by Health Canada to communicate to manufacturers and other stakeholders that certain substances, when present in a cosmetic, may contravene the…
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Brief Summary of the Federal Plastics Registry – Phase 1 

If you sell products that contain plastic in any of the packaging materials you may be obligated to report the volume of plastic used under the Federal Plastics Registry. Read…
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Health Canada CAPA Process: The 8 Key Steps for NHP GMP Compliance 

Recent Health Canada Updates on Natural Health Product GMP Standards  Health Canada has released new guidance on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for Natural Health Products (NHPs). These updates aim to…
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Update on NHP Cost Recovery 

The implementation date for cost recovery on Natural Health Products (NHPs) is fast approaching. Starting December 1, 2025, registration fees will apply. To avoid these new costs, we strongly recommend…
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Natural Health Product Compliance: What You Need to Know About Product Information Forms and Microbial Suitability Testing 

If you’re involved in the manufacturing, formulation, or site licensing of Natural Health Products (NHPs) in Canada, staying compliant with Health Canada’s evolving regulatory requirements is essential. One key requirement…
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Addition of Chlorhexidine and its Salts to CEPA Schedule 1 

Overview  On February 12, 2025, Chlorhexidine and its salts were officially added to Part 2 of Schedule 1 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA). This update, issued under…
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The Biocides Regulation is now in force in Canada 

The Biocides Regulations came into force on May 31, 2025.  This means that now, all new surface disinfectant and sanitizer submissions must be filed under the new regulations administered by…
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Canadian vs US Food Labelling 

Dell Tech is excited to announce the expansion of our food-related consulting services to now include U.S. food labeling regulations. While we have previously focused solely on Canadian label reviews,…

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