Canadian consumers are exposed to a variety of health products in today’s market place and on-line. Often products originate from jurisdictions with a less stringent regulatory regime when compared to Canada’s regulations. The sale of unapproved health products may pose safety issues especially if they are sold or manufactured in contravention to Health Canada regulations. […]
The dietary supplement category in Canada is growing steadily with no sign of let up any time soon. Canadian consumers can order weight loss products, diet pills, vitamins and skin care products with a mere click of a button. While Canadians are enjoying wide-spread access to natural health products (NHPs), suppliers often find the regulation […]
Heath Canada is giving importers of sunscreen products a bit of breathing room when it comes to Good Manufacturing Practices required by the Food & Drug Regulations. Sunscreens that are regulated as drug products may only be imported by those parties that hold a Drug Establishment Licence (DEL) confirming their compliance with Heath Canada’s Good […]
For the past few years Health Canada has been actively working on their antimicrobial resistance programs for humans by encouraging responsible use of antimicrobials such as antibiotics in the medical profession. Recently this strategy was expanded to include animals in addition to humans. Over use of antimicrobial agents in animals can contribute to the spread […]
The Cannabis Act has received Royal Assent in Canada and is now one of the key legislations regulating the sale of cannabis products in Canada. The Food & Drugs Act will also play a role in regulating the production, sale and distribution of health products containing cannabis. Together these two acts will form a dual-licensing […]
Cannabis inhalers and vaporizers are a popular choice for cannabis consumption for those individuals using cannabis for medical and recreational purposes. Vaporizing may significantly reduce harshness and irritation cased by the high temperatures of smoking. Use of inhalers may be preferable to smoking for public consumption. Medical devices that contain cannabis or are for use […]
Selling health care products in Canada with the help of Amazon has become a widely used practice for many US and European manufacturers of dietary supplements and over-the-counter drug products. Wading through the policies and guidelines to set up an account can be challenging at the best of times, and now another and somewhat more […]
Legalization of marijuana in Canada has been receiving worldwide attention over the past few months, especially since Health Canada’s July 2018 release of the Cannabis Act and regulations. While licensed producers under the previous Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations are certainly going to have a head start upon legalization, another group of license […]
The drug establishment license (DEL) application process in Canada is intimidating for many groups due to the mandatory inspection of facilities by Health Canada. With adequate preparation and understanding of the requirements and necessary documentation, applicants can sail through the inspection with minimal stress and positive results. Health Canada inspectors will assess operations against the […]
As winter turns to spring and North Americans take to the outdoors, sunscreen sales once again occupy a large proportion of pharmacy shelves and on-line sales. The rising awareness regarding the importance of sun protection and the launch of new products with more effective formulations have significantly driven the global market for sun care products. […]
Regulatory Compliance Just Got Easier
