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This summary describes the key points of the evaluation, while the Science evaluation of Proposed Registration Decision PRD2021-07, Cydia pomonella granulovirus isolate V-22 and...

Candles can be a serious fire hazard if not used properly. Some candles also have design flaws that increase the risk of fire. Others may contain materials like lead that...

The Guidance Document: Fees for the Review of Drug Submissions and Applications has been updated. The Document Change Log has been revised to reflect the changes and other minor...

Cannabis contains substances that affect the brain and body, including delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD). THC causes the intoxicating effects of cannabis....

Health Canada has amended the Medical Devices Regulations (Regulations) making permanent regulatory provisions for medical device shortage reporting.

This guidance document is intended for any person in the medical device industry and it provides guidance on regulatory requirements in relation to Medical Device Establishment...

Virtual care enables the direct delivery of care between a patient and a provider—or communication between providers regarding the care of a patient—at distance, using...

As a result of this assessment, the substances furfuryl alcohol and tetrahydrofuran are proposed to be harmful to human health, but not to the environment. The substance...

The number of heat waves and extreme heat events is increasing. Extreme heat is a health risk. People in non-air conditioned buildings or in buildings during power outages are...

What are the signs and symptoms of heat illness? Who is most at risk? And Safety Tips.

2011 Health Canada fact sheet on community care, heat illnesses and recommended actions to help avoid heat illnesses.

This guideline technical document was prepared in collaboration with the Federal-Provincial-Territorial Committee on Drinking Water and is based on the assessment of dicamba...

Learn about methylenediphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) substances.

Call on Opioid Manufacturers and Distributors to Voluntarily Cease Marketing and Advertising of Opioids

The purpose of this Cyclical Enforcement (CE) project was to verify compliance of liquid-filled teethers which are subject to Schedule 2, Item 4 of the CCPSA.

This summary describes the key points of the evaluation, while the Science Evaluation of Proposed Registration Decision PRD2022-03, Canola Oil, Goodnature Rat & Mouse Lure,...

Formaldehyde is a volatile organic compound (VOC) that is commonly found in the indoor air of homes. Learn about sources of formaldehyde, its health effects and how to lower...

Recognize heat illnesses and heat sensitive diseases, their key risk factors and treatment priorities.

Health Canada collects and evaluates reports of suspected adverse reactions after products are approved for sale in Canada. These are undesirable effects potentially caused by...

Some Canadian workers may be exposed to radiation in the course of their daily work activities. It is therefore important for workers, especially pregnant women, to limit their...