Update on Monograph Initiative
The NNHPD has updated 18 monographs and was published on December 19, 2025. Monographs not in batches: Acne therapy Burdock – oral Chamomile German – oral Digestive […]
Advocacy & Action
Test Method for First Compliance Verification Project for 2026 – Methyl Eugenol
Cosmetics Alliance has been notified that Health Canada’s Consumer Product Safety Program has launched its first compliance verification project of 2026. Two member companies in Quebec have already been […]
Re-Classification of Sports Electrolyte Supplements
The Natural and Non-Prescription Health Products Directorate (NNHPD), in collaboration with the Food Directorate (FD), has determined that Sports Electrolyte Supplements (SES) will be re-classified as Supplemented Foods. Although […]
IFRA Information Letter No.1220: Methyl-N-methyl Anthranilate
Below is the IFRA Information Letter No.1220, which provides a summary of the recent work completed to demonstrate the effectiveness of analytical approaches used for quantifying Methyl-N-methyl anthranilate (CAS […]
Environmental Damages Fund (EDF) – Funding Opportunities Open
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) have asked us to inform members that the EDF currently has funding available for projects related to the personal care and cleaning products […]
Voluntary Nanoscale Silver (nano-Ag) Survey – Respond by January 12, 2026
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) and Health Canada (HC) have launched a voluntary survey on any manufacture, import, or use activities that involve nanoscale silver (nano-Ag) (CAS RN […]
Flame Retardants Group (TPHP and TBOEP): Updated Summary & Proposed Risk Management Approach
On November, 22, 2025, the Updated Publication Summary and the Proposed Risk Management Approach were published for a 60-day public comment period. These substances are proposed to meet the […]
Selected C3-C5 Alcohols Group: Updated Information Sheet & Final Screening Assessment
On November 22, 2025 the Updated Information Sheet and Final Screening Assessment were published for the Selected C3-C5 Alcohols Group. The conclusion for all six alcohols in this grouping […]
Decenes Group: Final Risk Assessment & Proposed Risk Management Approach
On November 22, 2025, the Final Assessment and the Proposed Risk Management Approach for the Decenes Group were published with a 60-day public comment period. These substances are proposed […]
Opportunity to Nominate Chemicals for National Human Biomonitoring
Health Canada, together with other federal partners, conduct ongoing human biomonitoring to understand Canadians’ exposure to environmental chemicals. A key component is the Canadian Health Measures Survey (CHMS) a […]
