Category: Canada

Parliament. Parliament is Canada’s legislature, the federal institution with the power to make laws, to raise taxes, and to authorize government spending. The Parliament of Canada is “bicameral”, meaning it has two chambers: the Senate and the House of Commons. How are regulations created in Canada? The regulations are made once the Minister signs the […]

Health Canada administers the CDSA and its regulations to: allow access for lawful purposes. reduce the risk that controlled substances and precursors will be used for illegal purposes. Which organization regulates drugs in Canada? Health Canada’s HPFB is the national authority that regulates, evaluates and monitors the safety, efficacy, and quality of therapeutic and diagnostic […]

THE DEMAND FOR HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGERS In the second quarter of 2021, job openings for OHS inspectors across Canada were up more than 37% over the same period a year earlier. That’s based on data from the Labour Market Information Council. Is safety officer demand in Canada? Career Outlook There is steady demand for […]

A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in any field* OR a 2-year diploma (or certificate) (minimum of 900 hours or 60 credits) in occupational health and safety or equivalent from a recognized academic institution. How do you get a safety officer certification? Before you can be a Safety Officer, you must complete the government-mandated basic […]

Health Canada requires medical device manufacturers to use a quality system certificate as evidence of compliance to the appropriate regulatory quality system requirement. Which countries require ISO 13485? ISO 13485 is a quality system standard designed specifically for medical device companies. It is the most common path to meet the Quality Management System (QMS) medical […]

four device classifications. There are four device classifications–Class I, II, III and IV–using a set of 16 rules found in Schedule 1, Part 1 of the Canadian Medical Devices Regulations (CMDR) SOR/98-282. How many medical device classes are there in Canada? Classification of Medical Devices 6 Medical devices are classified into one of Classes I […]

Start by exploring the Occupational Health & Safety program at Herzing College. Training takes just 12 months and includes an extensive 12-week internship. Our program is approved by the BCRSP. Graduates can apply for the Canadian Registered Safety Technician (CRST) certification immediately after graduation. How to become an occupational health and safety officer in Canada? […]

the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act , 1992. In Canada, the transportation of dangerous goods is strictly regulated under the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act , 1992. Does 49 CFR apply to Canada? Use of 49 CFR for Non-Regulated Dangerous Goods 1.11 When a substance is regulated in the United States by 49 CFR but […]

Through the Food and Drugs Act, Health Canada regulates the labelling of food products in Canada. Which governmental agency regulates the labeling of food products? U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) The FDA is charged with protecting consumers against impure, unsafe, and fraudulently labeled products. What are the food Labelling policies in Canada? Core labelling […]

In Canada, the transportation of dangerous goods is strictly regulated under the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act , 1992. What governs the transportation of dangerous goods in Canada? The Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992 (TDG Act) and the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations are administered by Transport Canada’s Transport Dangerous Goods Directorate. Who regulates […]