Enhancement to the Substance Search Tool
On August 7, 2025, Environment and Climate Change Canada informed stakeholders that the lists in the Substance Search tool will now be updated on a weekly or bi-weekly basis. […]
Advocacy & Action
SCCS Final Opinions on Hydroxyapatite (Nano) and UV Filters
The following summarizes four final opinions from the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) published in late June and early July 2025. Hydroxyapatite (Nano): The SCCS concluded that a […]
Court of Justice of the European Union’s Decision on Titanium dioxide
The Court of Justice of the European Union has dismissed appeals from France and the European Commission, upholding a previous judgment that annulled the classification of titanium dioxide as […]
Updated Nitrosamines Guidance Published
On August 1, 2025, Health Canada updated its Guidance on nitrosamine impurities in medications. The revised guidance includes several key changes: Timelines for Corrective Actions: Manufacturers have up to […]
Error Corrected in Volatile Organic Compound Certain Product Regulations
There has been an official correction of a long-standing error in the English version of the Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Concentration Limits for Certain Products Regulations. This error was […]
NNHPD Performance Standards
PRODUCT LICENSING: There are approximately 3980 files in Class III (3712 in June) (this includes new and post-licensing files that are in queue and working), of those approximately […]
Three Significant Publications Related to CEPA and Canada’s Chemicals Management Plan (CMP)
On July 19, 2025, the Government of Canada published 3 pivotal final publications that will direct Canada’s CMP activities for the years to come. These long-awaited publications respond to […]
NHP Licensing Bulletin No. 4 – NHPID Request Form
The Natural and Non-prescription Health Products Directorate (NNHPD) has rolled out a new NHPID Request Form to simplify how applicants request changes to the Natural Health Products Ingredients Database […]
NHP Licensing Bulletin No. 3 – New Company Registration Form
The Natural and Non-prescription Health Products Directorate (NNHPD) has introduced a New Company Registration Form specifically for companies that do not have a company code. This form streamlines the […]
Update on Monograph Initiative and Schedule
The following 6 monographs will be published on July 25, 2025: Monograph from batch 1 (with a second consultation as part of batch 3) Green tea extract […]
