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When a Cosmetic Complaint Becomes an Incident

Cosmetic Product Safety Product safety is a shared responsibility that protects the health and well-being of consumers. It means ensuring that products such as cosmetics are free from harmful ingredients,…

24 May

Understanding Pet Food Regulations in Canada

Did you know that Canada does not currently have regulations specific to pet food? While that may come as a surprise, pet food manufacturers operating in Canada must still comply…

21 May

Health Canada Boric Acid Regulations: What You Need to Know

Updated Chemical Safety Guidelines from Health Canada Health Canada has recently introduced new regulations on the use of boric acid, its salts, and precursors in consumer products. Health Canada's proposed…

17 May

Fertilizer Regulatory Support: Navigating Compliance and Market Access in Agriculture

The global demand for sustainable agriculture has placed fertilizer regulation at the forefront of policy and industry. Effective fertilizer management is vital for healthy crop production, and regulatory bodies worldwide…

15 May

Canada’s New Fragrance Allergen Disclosure: Have You Missed Anything?

In 2024, Health Canada introduced significant updates to the Cosmetic Regulations under the Food and Drugs Act, aiming to enhance consumer safety, transparency, and industry accountability. One main change is…

09 May

Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA): A Complete Guide for NHPs

Introduction to Good Manufacturing Practices Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) are a cornerstone of ensuring the quality, safety, and efficacy of natural health products. In Canada, GMP is regulated by Health…

07 May

Canadian vs US Food Regulations: What’s the Difference?

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,…

02 May

NSN Fee Adjustment for 2025

Written by Teah Jazey Environment and Climate Change Canada has announced the Fee Schedule for New Substance Notifications that came into effect as of April 1st, 2025. This annual fee…

30 Apr

The Importance of ASTM D1308 Testing for Household & Industrial Cleaners

The Importance of Surface Compatibility in Cleaners When it comes to cleaning products, whether for home or industrial use, consumers and businesses demand safety, effectiveness, and compatibility across a wide…

25 Apr

Comparing GHS SDS Requirements in the US, Canada, and Mexico

As the global economy becomes more interconnected, ensuring chemical safety across borders has never been more important. The Globally Harmonized System (GHS) for classifying and labeling chemicals was developed by…

23 Apr

The Vegemite Scandal – A Consultant’s Perspective

Written by: Joanna Chudyk Vegemite lovers may be surprised to learn that the iconic Australian spread was recently removed from the shelves of Found Coffee, a small business in Ontario,…

14 Apr

Amazon Product Compliance for Household Cleaning Products: How to Stay Compliant with a Test Report and Label Review from an ISO 17025 Laboratory

Are you selling household cleaning products on Amazon? If so, you're likely already aware that Amazon product safety and compliance requirements have become increasingly strict—especially for chemical-based products. Amazon is…