by Sagarika Sharma | Sep 8, 2026 | Canadian Environmental Protection Act, Canadian Quality Assurance, Canadian Regulatory, Cosmetics, Health Canada Updates, Our View
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has significantly expanded the list of Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Numbers (CAS RNs) associated with the Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2025. While the published regulations formally...
by Sagarika Sharma | Apr 15, 2026 | Canadian Quality Assurance, Canadian Regulatory, Health Canada Updates, Importation of NHPs, Natural Health Products, Our View
On March 24th, a significant update was published in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Volume 160, Number 14: an Order Amending the Non-domestic Substances List (NDSL). This latest order officially adds 174 substances to the NDSL. For companies manufacturing or importing...
by Sagarika Sharma | Apr 15, 2026 | Canadian Quality Assurance, Canadian Regulatory, Health Canada Updates, Our View
The Natural and Non-prescription Health Products Directorate (NNHPD) has officially launched a new, centralized landing page designed specifically for Non-prescription Drugs (NPDs). This initiative aims to streamline the regulatory process by providing clearer, more...
by Sagarika Sharma | Apr 2, 2026 | Cosmetics, Health Canada Updates, Our View
On March 25, 2026, the Government of Canada published Order 2026-87-20-01 in the Canada Gazette, Part II. This order introduces significant amendments to the Domestic Substance List (DSL) under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA). The changes impact...
by Sagarika Sharma | Dec 11, 2025 | Cosmetics, Our View, U.S. Regulatory, U.S. State Updates
In a recent post we covered the veto of California Assembly Bill 823 by the Governor, a decision driven by concerns regarding unintended consequences for natural and biodegradable alternatives. Following closely on this decision, the legislation regarding...
by Sagarika Sharma | Dec 4, 2025 | Canadian Quality Assurance, Canadian Regulatory, Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist, Cosmetics, Health Canada Updates, Our View
Health Canada has launched a consultation on proposed updates to the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist. These changes are intended to enhance consumer safety by restricting or prohibiting certain ingredients based on new safety data. Proposed Additions (New...
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