Author: Clint Curtis

How Is Herbal Medicine Regulated In Canada?

Product licensing. All NHPs must have a product licence before they can be sold in Canada. To get a licence, applicants must give detailed information about the product to Health Canada, including: medicinal ingredients, source, dose, potency, non-medicinal ingredients and recommended use(s). Who regulates herbal remedies? Herbal supplements are regulated by the U.S. Food and […]

How Many Chemicals Does Canada Ban?

Only 500 cosmetic ingredients are banned in Canada vs. How many chemicals does the FDA ban? By contrast, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has banned or restricted only nine chemicals for safety reasons. The new analysis updates a 2019 EWG review that found the U.S. was falling behind at least 40 countries in taking […]

Does Epa Apply To Canada?

In addition, EPA and other U.S. government and state agencies cooperate with Environment Canada and other Canadian federal and provincial agencies to address issues of common concern along the 5500 mile border. Does Canada have EPA regulations? The primary purpose of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA) is to contribute to sustainable development through […]

Do I Need An Npn Number In Canada?

To sell natural health products in Canada, companies must obtain a product license called a Natural Product Number (NPN). To obtain this NPN, detailed information must be provided to, and assessed by the Natural and Non-Prescription Health Product Directorate (NNHPD) of Health Canada. Do I need an NPN? Before you can get your product out […]

Who Oversees Regulations On New Biotechnologies And Related Products In Canada?

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is the lead agency responsible for regulating these products under, among others, the Health of Animals Act, the Plant Protection Act, the Seeds Act, the Fertilizers Act, and the Feeds Act. Who regulates the biotech industry? The FDA regulates plant and animal biotechnology products in coordination with the U.S. Department […]

What Food Is Most Ordered In Canada?

Top Foods of 2020 (Top Food Items ordered from 1/1/20 to 10/31/20 – Canada) Burritos. Butter chicken. Chicken Tenders/Nuggets. Poutine. Onion Rings. Miso Soup. Chicken Lettuce Wraps. California Roll. What is Canada’s most known food? Maple Syrup Canada produces 80 percent of the world’s maple syrup, so we reign supreme when it comes to this […]

Is Toothpaste A Cosmetic In Canada?

Based on Health Canada’s current regulatory system for self-care products, toothpaste can be a natural health product, a non-prescription drug, or a cosmetic. Is soap a cosmetic in Canada? Under the law, a cosmetic “includes any substance or mixture of substances manufactured, sold or represented for use in cleansing, improving or altering the complexion, skin, […]