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Annual Renewal of Drug Establishment Licenses

Do you need help meeting the March 31st renewal deadline?  Annual License Review  Drug Establishment License (DEL) holders must submit an annual license review (ALR) application before April 1st of…
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Amazon Regulatory Compliance: Candle and Candle Accessory Safety

As a global leader in e-commerce, Amazon’s stringent regulatory compliance program is essential to maintaining trust, avoiding product recalls, and safeguarding consumer well-being. Recently, many sellers of candles and candle…
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Health Canada’s Consultation on Foods for Special Dietary Use: What You Need to Know

On October 23, 2024, Health Canada launched a new consultation to propose compositional requirements for foods currently marketed as "foods for special dietary use" (FSDU). This marks a follow-up to…
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PMRA Annual Charges Fee Proposed Updates

On January 31, 2024, Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) proposed significant amendments to the Pest Control Products Fees and Charges Regulations, aiming to update the annual charges associated…
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Update for Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) in Canada: Supplementary Rules Respecting Nicotine Replacement Therapies Order: SOR/2024-169

On August 28, 2024, Health Canada published the Supplementary Rules Respecting Nicotine Replacement Therapies Order (the Order). The Order highlights and outlines new measures put in place to manage the…
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How the Biocides Regulation will impact your Food Contact Surface Sanitizers

June 2025 is fast approaching!  This is the day that the new Biocides Regulations take effect.  And that means that this is day that the regulatory environment changes significantly for…
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Health Canada: Modernizing the Medical Device Establishment Licensing (MDEL) Framework (Phase II)

As part of its Forward Regulatory Plan (2024-2026), Health Canada is modernizing the Medical Device Establishment Licensing (MDEL) framework. This modernization effort aims to enhance regulatory oversight while reducing unnecessary…
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Quality Assurance and Control for Non-prescription Drugs and Natural Health Products (NHPs)

What is Quality Assurance? Quality Assurance (QA) is a systematic, planned approach to ensure that products meet strict quality standards and are free from defects. It emphasizes the processes and…
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Understanding PMRA Limits for Residual Solvents: Your Compliance Guide

The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) plays a crucial role in ensuring the safe use of pest control products in Canada under the Pest Control Products Act. Through regularly updated…
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Consultation on New Proposed GMP Guidance for Natural Health Products in Canada

By: Jackie Menzies Yarnton, PRINCIPAL REGULATORY CONSULTANT, email Introduction Earlier this year, Health Canada moved the review of NHP site licenses from the Health Products and Food Branch (which covers…
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Bill C-368: Safeguarding Natural Health Products in Canada  

By: By: Jackie Menzies Yarnton, PRINCIPAL REGULATORY CONSULTANT, email   In recent months, Canada has seen significant developments regarding the legislative landscape for natural health products (NHPs). Bill C-368, introduced…
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Mastering NHP GMPs in Canada

By: Matthew Lai, REGULATORY SPECIALIST, email   Understanding NHP GMPs What are NHP GMPs? Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) are the set of guidelines and principles that all manufacturers should follow…

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