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Advertising requirements for drugs and medical devices
Health product advertising directly or indirectly promotes the sale or use of any health product. This can be done by any means including: print, Internet, and broadcast. Only... -
Medical device shortages: Overview
On March 2, 2022, new amendments to the Medical Devices Regulations came into force. With these amendments, manufacturers and importers must report shortages and... -
Human Health Risk Assessment for Coarse Particulate Matter: executive summary
Health Canada has completed a detailed risk assessment entitled "Human Health Risk Assessment for Coarse Particulate Matter", a stand-alone piece focusing on the potential... -
Novel Food Information - Glabrous canary seed (Phalaris canariensis L.)
Health Canada has notified the Canary Seed Development Commission of Saskatchewan (CDCS) that it has no objection to the sale of glabrous (hairless) hull varieties of brown and... -
Filing a drug or device marketing complaint: How to report an incident
The complaint process and what you can do to help. -
Managing exposure to ionizing radiation
Radiation protection is about managing exposure so that people, animals, and the environment are protected from the harmful effects of radiation. -
Guidance on the implementation of the Interim Order respecting Drugs,...
This document provides instructions for manufacturers on how to add FSDP to the List of Foods for a Special Dietary Purpose for Exceptional Importation and Sale (herein referred... -
Novel food information - Herbicide Tolerant Sunflower Hybrid H4
Health Canada has notified BASF Canada Inc. that it has no objection to the sale of food derived fromHerbicide Tolerant Sunflower Hybrid H4. The Department conducted a... -
Class exemption to prohibitions to possess and produce medical cannabis for...
Pursuant to section 56 of the CDSA and subject to the terms and conditions set out herein, the Registered Persons are exempted from the application of following provisions of... -
How Canada prepares for radiological and nuclear emergencies
Keeping Canadians safe and protecting health is a priority for the Government of Canada. This commitment was reinforced when Canada became the first G7 country to request an... -
Helping people who use substances during the COVID-19 pandemic
Health Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada have been working with provinces, territories and other partners, including researchers, advocates and people with lived and... -
Healthy eating during the COVID-19 pandemic: Meal planning
Meal planning helps you and your family be prepared, which is especially important right now. By planning your meals and snacks, you can save money, reduce food waste and limit... -
Canadian Guidelines for the Management of Naturally Occurring Radioactive...
The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC), formerly the Atomic Energy Control Board (AECB), has legislative control of nuclear fuel cycle materials and man-made... -
5th North America Consumer Product Safety Summit 2021
The Summit will include a series of panels moderated by regulators, where speakers will discuss current trends in consumer product safety and emerging issues in the context of... -
Health Canada’s Proposal to Enable the Use of Ground Limestone as a...
Food additives are regulated in Canada under Marketing Authorizations (MAs) issued by the Minister of Health and the Food and Drug Regulations (Regulations). Approved food... -
Registration Decision RD2020-14, Silicon Dioxide (Present as 100%...
This decision is consistent with the Proposed Registration Decision PRD2020-11, Silicon Dioxide (present as 100% Diatomaceous Earth), DX13 Dust, and DX13 Industrial, which... -
Committee of The Whole Appearance Main Estimates Backpocket
Committee of The Whole Appearance Main Estimates Backpocket -
Novel Food Information - Cotton Producing Demethylase (DMO) and...
Health Canada has notified Monsanto Canada, Inc. that it has no objection to the food use of herbicide tolerant cotton event MON 88701. The Department conducted a comprehensive... -
1996 Health Canada Position Statement on Dental Amalgam
Dental amalgam has been used in North America for more than 150 years, yet there have been recurrent concerns over its safety. -
Thinking about using cannabis while parenting?
Get the current facts about using cannabis for non-medical purposes while parenting young children.