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Guidance on safety and performance specifications for filtering facepiece...
For an IO submission, Health Canada requires a report on the results of the performance testing requirements that apply to the product class. Any deviations should be identified... -
Compliance Verification Project 2021-2022: Toys Regulations (Plush Toys)
The purpose of this Compliance Verification (CV) project was to verify industry's compliance of children's plush toys with specific mechanical requirements of the Toys Regulations. -
A Consumer's Guide to the DRIs (Dietary Reference Intakes)
Recommendations for nutrient intakes are called Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs). DRIs are based on the amount of vitamins, minerals and other substances like fibre that we need... -
Toluene Diisocyanates (TDI) - information sheet
Questions and answers regarding the uses of Toluene Diisocyanates (TDIs) and actions taken to protect the public and the environment. -
What we heard: Agile regulations for advanced therapeutic products and...
The Health and Biosciences Sector Regulatory Review Roadmap outlined a number of regulatory modernization commitments. These included plans to modernize the regulations for... -
Smart meters
In recent years, utility companies in several provinces have started installing wireless smart meters in Canadian businesses and residences. Some people have expressed concern... -
Notice: Publication of the Guidance Document - Guidance for the Risk-based...
This guidance document clarifies the application of the risk classification rules for IVDDs set out in Part II of Schedule I of the Medical Devices Regulations, and was recently... -
Data, surveillance and research on opioids and other substances
Links to evidence guiding the Government of Canada's response to the overdose crisis. -
Natural health products site licensing
The site licensing system requires that all manufacturers, packagers, labellers, and importers be licensed. Sites must have procedures in place for distribution records and... -
Battery safety
The tips here can help you and your children avoid serious injury from batteries. Learn how to safely install, use, store and dispose of batteries. -
Health Canada and Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) complete...
Health Canada and Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) have completed the first assessment of a genetically modified (GM) food under a new safety assessment sharing... -
Sugars: Sugars and your health
Learn about sugars and how they affect your health. -
Outdoor air pollution and health: Minimizing the effects
Follow these tips to reduce your risk of health effects from air pollution. -
Natural Health Products Ingredients Database Issue Form Guide
This document describes the use of the Natural Health Products Ingredients Database Issue Form, which is designed to help applicants send NHPID data requests which are complete... -
Consumer Product Enforcement Summary Report: Cyclical Enforcement Project...
The purpose of this Cyclical Enforcement (CE) project was to verify industry's compliance of children's sleepwear with specific requirements of the Children's Sleepwear... -
Subsection 56(1) Class Exemption for Nurses providing Health Care at a...
Subsection 56(1) Class Exemption for Nurses providing Primary Health Care at a Community Health Facility -
Consumer Product Safety Program annual surveillance report: 2019
This report describes the surveillance findings gathered by the Consumer Product Safety Program (CPSP) within Health Canada. The CPSP is responsible for the administration and... -
Nutrition Labelling - Directory of Nutrition Symbol Formats
Nutrition Labelling - Directory of Nutrition Symbol Formats: Draft for Canada Gazette Part I Consultation. -
Notice: Prescription Drug List (PDL): Naproxen
The purpose of this Notice of Amendment is to notify that Health Canada has revised the listing for naproxen on the Prescription Drug List (PDL). Only the Human part of the PDL... -
Canada Health Act - Frequently Asked Questions
Questions and answers regarding the Canada Health Act and health insurance issues