Articles
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...
Proposed Food and Drugs Act amendments say NHPs to be under the definition of ‘therapeutic product’
The proposed amendments to the Food and Drugs Act (FDA) in Bill C-47 mainly focus on encompassing Natural Health Products under the ‘therapeutic product’ definition, empowering the Minister of Health to have more authority to deal with therapeutic products that may...
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...
Passage of Strengthening Environmental Protection for a Healthier Canada Act
Strengthening Environmental Protection for a Healthier Canada Act (Bill S-5), the legislation amending the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) has been recently passed by the Senate. This bill was first introduced last year to modernize CEPA since its...
The Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (“MoCRA”)
On December 29, 2022, President Joe Biden signed into law the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, which includes the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA). This new cosmetic legislation establishes federal standards for cosmetic business...
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...
Notice to Stakeholders concerning the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist
Health Canada is considering certain substances for inclusion in future updates to the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist (Hotlist). The proposal includes the following: Additions to the Hotlist Changes to the conditions for existing entries on the Hotlist Changes to include...
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...
California Bill AB-2787 proposes to ban microplastics in leave-on products
In February 2022, the Assembly Bill 2787 was introduced. This Bill will ban the sale of specific products such as cosmetics, detergents, wax, polishes, etc., in California, if they contain intentionally added microplastics. Biodegradable and water-soluble materials...
Mandatory Section 71 (S. 71) Survey due by September 14th, 2022
This mandatory survey applies to your company if you manufactured or imported certain substances in Canada and meet some additional criteria. Approximately 700 substances that are on the Revised In Commerce List are subject to this notice. The notice applies to any...
“Focal Point Research has consistently and professionally looked after regulatory and quality issues of our brand for years. Through a courteous and knowledgeable team, they have managed to navigate us through an ever changing regulatory landscape while maintaining our interests, and allowed us to correctly distribute and sell within Canada.”
“I have truly enjoyed working with you over the last 8 years! You and your team have been an amazing resource for me. I have always been impressed by the knowledge and professionalism of everyone at Focal Point, which is a true testament to your leadership.”
Connect With Us
The Focal Point Research team is ready to help with all of your scientific and regulatory needs. Our team has the experience and expertise you need to see your product to market and we are eager to help you.
