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Safety Data Sheet: Do I Need One for a Pesticide in Canada?

By: Gorby Sandhu, SENIOR REGULATORY AFFAIRS SPECIALIST, email Under the current Hazardous Products Act, pest control products are exempt from the need for a Safety Data Sheet. Despite the exemption,…

06 Nov

Importance of Proper Consumer Labelling Amidst Health Canada Recall Blitz

By: Teah Jazey, REGULATORY AFFAIRS AND PRODUCT SAFETY SPECIALIST, email In recent months we have noticed an increased number of recalls released by Health Canada for products that have improper…

06 Nov

Guidance on WHMIS Supplier Requirements Now Available

By: Sarah D'Mello, SENIOR PRODUCT SAFETY SPECIALIST, email An updated Guidance on the WHMIS supplier requirements is now accessible on the Government of Canada’s website. This document, previously referred to…

30 Oct

Health Canada Launches Canadian Safety Pledge for Consumer Products and Cosmetics

By: Jacqui Jenskey, DIRECTOR OF REGULATORY AFFAIRS, email September 23, 2023: Health Canada announced the launch of the Canadian Product Safety Pledge for Consumer Products and Cosmetics (“the Pledge”). The…

30 Oct

VOC Regulations in Canada to Include Adhesives, Adhesive Removers, Sealants and Caulks

By: Dana Mladin, SENIOR TECHNICAL CONSULTANT The deadline to comply with Canada’s Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Regulations is January 1, 2024. The deadline applies to categories including Adhesives, Adhesive Removers,…

27 Oct

The Domestic Substances List (DSL) and the Non-Domestic Substances List (NDSL)

By: Teah Jazey, REGULATORY AFFAIRS AND PRODUCT SAFETY SPECIALIST, email What is CEPA and How Does it Impact Me? The Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA), 1999 came into force…

27 Oct

Regulatory Requirements of DIN Issued Products

By: Joanna Chudyk, M.SC., REGULATORY AFFAIRS SPECIALIST, email What is a Drug Identification Number (DIN)? Drugs in Canada (over the counters, hard surface disinfectants, veterinary drugs, new drugs) require registration…

20 Oct

Health Canada Cosmetic Notification Process – What You Need to Know

By: Deeksha Chahal, JUNIOR REGULATORY AFFAIRS ASSOCIATE, email Expanding your cosmetic business into the Canadian market can be an exciting venture, but it also comes with regulatory responsibilities. To ensure…

12 Oct

Automotive and Household Maintenance Products Included in Canada’s New VOC Regulations

By: Dana Mladin, SENIOR TECHNICAL CONSULTANT, email Canada’s Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Regulations come into effect January 1, 2024. This is the deadline for most product categories including automotive and…

11 Oct

NNHPD Identifies Concerns with Melaleuca Alternifolia

By: Jacqui Jenskey, DIRECTOR OF REGULATORY AFFAIRS, email Health Canada’s Natural and Non-Prescription Health Products Directorate (NNHPD) recently published a notice which identifies concerns about Melaleuca alternifolia, also known as…

10 Oct

SDS Authoring: What You Need to Know About Your Safety Data Sheet Consultant

By: Sarah D'Mello, SENIOR PRODUCT SAFETY SPECIALIST, email Are you considering outsourcing safety data sheet authoring? Before you proceed, it's crucial to thoroughly assess any third-party consultant to verify that…