Precision Regulating Authorities
The Food and Drugs Act (FDA) via the Budget Implementation Act 2024 (C-69), that received Royal Assent on June 20, 2024 was changed to include these authorities for the […]
Advocacy & Action
Updated Regulatory Enrolment Process (REP) For Human And Veterinary Drugs And Disinfectants
This guidance document has been updated and is in effect as of May 31, 2025, to reflect: Revision in section 1.3 Scope and application Addition of Biocides into scope […]
Nonprescription Oral Adult Cough, Cold and Flu Labelling Standard
The Non-prescription Drugs Evaluation Division has asked Cosmetics Alliance to share the finalized labelling standard for Oral Adult Cough, Cold and Flu products. Given delays in the Government of […]
Monograph Update Project – Updated Schedule
We have incorporated new details into the revised Monograph Consultation Update Schedule created by Cosmetics Alliance which can be found here. The following 8 monographs were published on March […]
Consultation On Draft Guidance On Co-Packaged Drug Products
The Bureau of Policy, Science and International Programs in the Pharmaceutical Drugs Directorate released a consultation on Guidance on Co-Packed Drug Products on March 18th. Cosmetics Alliance will be […]
Exemption Order in Respect of Labelling Requirements for Certain Natural Health Products
Further to our note about the Natural and Non-prescription Health Products Directorate’s (NNHPD) Notice of intent from February, the Exemption Order in Respect of Labelling Requirements for Certain Natural […]
Health Canada Releases Updated Guide for Cosmetic Notification
Health Canada has updated the Cosmetic Notification guide and Appendix 2 of the guidelines. This guide has been updated to reflect the validation requirement of the Canadian manufacturer or […]
Trump’s Trade War – What’s in Place & What’s Coming
photo: A container ship entering New York Harbour. What effect could Trump’s charges on Chinese ships have on such internationally integrated industries as cosmetics? One more uncertainty in uncertain times! […]
Prime Minister Carney Calls Federal Election for April 28th – Canadians to Choose Who Best to Deal with Trump
Scroll down to see CA’s Brief Backgrounder on “Canadian Elections & What You Need to Know!” To no one’s surprise, Prime Minster Mark Carney met with the Governor-General to seek […]
Canada Participates in CME Update on Washington Lobby Trip – Congress “Not in the Loop” on Trade War, Pressure Needs to Continue on Trump
CA participated in an update from the Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters (CME) on the efforts of their recent delegation to Washington DC on tariffs and the trade war. Led by […]
