by Jennifer P | Mar 7, 2021 | Canadian Regulatory, Medical Devices, OTC Drugs
IO No. 2 repeals and replaces the Interim Order Respecting Drugs, Medical Devices and Foods for a Special Dietary Purpose in relation to COVID-19 (IO No. 1) made by the Minister on March 30, 2020 and approved by the Governor in Council (GIC) on April 8, 2020. It...
by Rob | Feb 5, 2021 | Canadian Regulatory, Innovation, Medical Devices, Research/Science/Technology, U.S. Regulatory
It is hard to imagine that just one year ago we were shopping and eating in restaurants without fear and without face coverings. Since then, the use of facemasks and face shields has become commonplace even to the point that we feel naked without them when out in...
by Rob | Jan 20, 2021 | Medical Devices, Research/Science/Technology, Uncategorized
A recent clinical trial reported in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine shows that the protein Interferon Beta 1a when inhaled, reduces the chances of hospitalized early-stage Covid-19 patients becoming severely ill or dying. The investigators conducted a randomized,...
by Emily C | Jun 3, 2020 | Innovation, Medical Devices, Research/Science/Technology
We have touched on many subjects regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, such as cosmetics, sanitization products, and updates to international regulations. However, there is one topic we have yet to discuss that has experienced a great impact during this difficult time, the...
by Emily C | May 20, 2020 | Canadian Regulatory, Medical Devices
In March, Health Canada put in place an interim policy for their regulations for hand sanitizers and disinfectant products. This was in response to the high supply and demand for these types of products due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which caused a 735% increase in...
by Emily C | Apr 3, 2020 | Canadian Regulatory, Innovation, Medical Devices, Research/Science/Technology, U.S. Regulatory
Recently, information has been provided regarding updates that Health Canada and the U.S. FDA have done in order to aid in the battle against COVID-19. However, other countries have also taken drastic measures to assist with reducing the spread of COVID-19. The...
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