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NEW Section 71 Mandatory Survey

NEW Section 71 Mandatory Survey

A recently published mandatory survey under CEPA paragraph 71(1)(b) requires that industry report certain information related to substances listed in the notice no later than January 17, 2024.  The stated purpose is to support the government’s prioritization...

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Proposed Fees for Natural Health Products

Proposed Fees for Natural Health Products

Currently in Canada, there are no Health Canada fees charged in relation to Natural Health Products (NHPs). In May 2023, Health Canada proposed implementing cost recovery fees to enhance regulatory oversight and streamline the approval processes for NHPs. The proposed...

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Maine PFAS Reporting Deadline Approaching

Maine PFAS Reporting Deadline Approaching

Maine enacted a law in July 2021 requiring manufacturers of products containing intentionally added Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) to report to the Maine Department of Environmental Protection by January 1, 2023. Moreover, the sale of products...

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Amendments to the NHP Regulation

Amendments to the NHP Regulation

As recently published in the Canada Gazette, Health Canada published the final amendments to the Natural Health Products and the Food and Drugs Regulations, also known as the Self-Care Framework. These amendments are part of the Forward Regulatory Plan 2022-2024 and...

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