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Medical Device Licensing: Annual Renewals Are Around the Corner

By: Ivy Tang, PRINCIPAL REGULATORY CONSULTANT, email In the realm of medical device safety, effectiveness, and quality, Canada has some of the strictest regulatory requirements. One of the key aspects…

05 Aug

Managing Ocular Irritation in the Context of OECD Test Guideline 496

By: Farah El Saad, JUNIOR LABORATORY TECHNICIAN, email Ocular irritation is a significant concern, particularly in the context of product safety and regulatory compliance. The Organization for Economic Co-operation and…

02 Aug

Safe Food for Canadians Act

By: Joanna Chudyk, SENIOR REGULATORY AFFAIRS SPECIALIST, email The Safe Food for Canadians Act and Regulations were implemented on January 15, 2019, introducing a new era of food safety standards…

29 Jul

Hazardous Products Regulation: Understanding the New Hazard Classification “Chemicals Under Pressure”

By: Sarah D'Mello, SENIOR PRODUCT SAFETY SPECIALIST, email Significant amendments have been made to the Canadian Hazardous Products Regulation (HPR) to improve safety and clarity in chemical handling and communication.…

26 Jul

Traditional Chinese Medicine: Product Licensing and Practices in Canada

By: Madelyn Martinez, REGULATORY SPECIALIST, email Traditional medicine, as defined from the World Health Organization (WHO), is based on “the sum total of the knowledge, skill, and practices based on…

24 Jul

Unlocking Safety: The Science Behind Irritection® Assay System

By: Dana Mladin, SENIOR TECHNICAL CONSULTANT, email In today's world, where safety and innovation go hand in hand, ensuring the products we use every day are gentle on our skin…

22 Jul

What is a Foreign Site Reference Number: Guide to Compliance

By: Matthew Lai, REGULATORY SPECIALIST, email A Foreign Site Reference Number (FSRN) is a valuable tool for foreign companies looking to sell their Natural Health Products in Canada. Issued to…

18 Jul

Medical Device Regulations Amended: SOR/2024-136

By: Jan Noupbaev, ASSOCIATE DELL TECH LABORATORIES Regulations Amending the Food and Drug Regulations and the Medical Devices Regulations (Recalls, Establishment Licences and Finished Product Testing): SOR/2024-136 On June 17,…

15 Jul

Bill 96 Updates: What You Need to Know About Quebec’s Language Regulations

By: Karolina Zarichna, REGULATORY, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & MARKETING SPECIALIST, email On June 27th, the Quebec government released the final version of Bill 96, An Act respecting French, the official and…

11 Jul

Understanding Plain Language Labelling for Canadian Natural Health Products (NHPs)

By: Karolina Zarichna, REGULATORY, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & MARKETING SPECIALIST, email Overview of the Upcoming Changes for Natural Health Product Labels In 2022, Health Canada implemented an update to the labelling…

04 Jul

Ensuring Safety: The Critical Importance of Flame Projection and Flashback Testing for Aerosol Products

By: Farah El Saad, JUNIOR LABORATORY TECHNICIAN, email In the fast-paced world of consumer goods, aerosol sprays are a staple in our daily lives, from grooming essentials to household cleaners.…

28 Jun

Preservatives and Treated Articles in Canada

By: Gorby Sandhu, SENIOR REGULATORY AFFAIRS SPECIALIST, email In Canada, preservatives and treated articles are regulated as Pesticides under the Pest Control Products Act and managed by the Pest Management…

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