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Health Canada Wants your Input!

Health Canada Wants your Input!

Recently Health Canada released two separate public inquiries, one regarding drugs manufactured in Canada specifically for export and the other regarding counter-tariffs on aluminum exports from the U.S. to Canada.   Health Canada plans...

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The Progress in The SARS-Covid-2 Vaccine

The Progress in The SARS-Covid-2 Vaccine

As countries around the world begin their return to a new normal, the importance of a vaccine against SARS-Covid-2 becomes more prevalent. Therefore, it is the perfect time to discuss the progress that the world has made with the...

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Implementation and Updates to the USMCA

Implementation and Updates to the USMCA

As of July 1st, the United-States-Mexico-Canada Agreement or USMCA has officially begun being implemented. As such, it would be best to discuss the details and what this agreement means for stakeholders.  ...

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The Health and Safety of Avoiding Insect Bites

The Health and Safety of Avoiding Insect Bites

Although the incoming warm weather is welcomed by most, the insects that come with the weather are not as welcomed. Many people use insect repellent to aid in deterring insects and preventing irritating bites that may come with them. Insect repellent was originally...

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Health Canada: Hand Sanitizer Recall

Health Canada: Hand Sanitizer Recall

As we are well into the coronavirus pandemic, most people are aware of Health Canada’s methods of increasing hand sanitizer production by temporarily relaxing some regulations. It is easy to be confused or misunderstand these...

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Protection in the Summer: More than Sunscreen

Protection in the Summer: More than Sunscreen

We all know that sunscreen is important in protecting our skin from the damages caused by the sun, but did you know your hair is susceptible to the same damage? Although the damage cannot result in cancer as it can for the skin,...

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Protecting Your Skin in the Sunny Weather

Protecting Your Skin in the Sunny Weather

As most people are aware, the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays are harmful to the skin year round. However, as the warm weather invites people to spend more time outdoors, people are more exposed to the harmful UV rays. Increased exposure to UV...

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Health Canada’s Interim Guide on IPA Hand Sanitizers

Health Canada’s Interim Guide on IPA Hand Sanitizers

As the demand for hand sanitizer raises during the continuing coronavirus pandemic, Health Canada has seen an interest from many stakeholders in using isopropyl alcohol (IPA) as a basis of hand sanitizer. Health Canada obliged, releasing an Interim Guide on the...

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The Beauty Industry After the Coronavirus Pandemic

The Beauty Industry After the Coronavirus Pandemic

With many countries announcing or starting to implement their post COVID-19 pandemic re-opening strategies, it is important to review the plans and how the cosmetic and beauty industry will be impacted by these...

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