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Health Canada Retracts Interim Measures For Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizers
On July 13th , 2020, Canada’s Natural and Non-Prescription Health Products Directorate (NNHPD) announced the retraction of the interim measures for alcohol-based hand sanitizer regulations and standards. We previously reported on these interim measures which allowed...
Implementation and Updates to the USMCA
As of July 1st, the United-States-Mexico-Canada Agreement or USMCA has officially begun being implemented. As such, it would be best to discuss the details and what this agreement means for stakeholders. ...
The Health and Safety of Avoiding Insect Bites
Although the incoming warm weather is welcomed by most, the insects that come with the weather are not as welcomed. Many people use insect repellent to aid in deterring insects and preventing irritating bites that may come with them. Insect repellent was originally...
Health Canada: Hand Sanitizer Recall
As we are well into the coronavirus pandemic, most people are aware of Health Canada’s methods of increasing hand sanitizer production by temporarily relaxing some regulations. It is easy to be confused or misunderstand these...
Protection in the Summer: More than Sunscreen
We all know that sunscreen is important in protecting our skin from the damages caused by the sun, but did you know your hair is susceptible to the same damage? Although the damage cannot result in cancer as it can for the skin,...
Protecting Your Skin in the Sunny Weather
As most people are aware, the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays are harmful to the skin year round. However, as the warm weather invites people to spend more time outdoors, people are more exposed to the harmful UV rays. Increased exposure to UV...
Health Canada’s Interim Guide on IPA Hand Sanitizers
As the demand for hand sanitizer raises during the continuing coronavirus pandemic, Health Canada has seen an interest from many stakeholders in using isopropyl alcohol (IPA) as a basis of hand sanitizer. Health Canada obliged, releasing an Interim Guide on the...
The Beauty Industry After the Coronavirus Pandemic
With many countries announcing or starting to implement their post COVID-19 pandemic re-opening strategies, it is important to review the plans and how the cosmetic and beauty industry will be impacted by these...
Health Canada: Changing Up the Sample Game
Health Canada has recently released updates applicable to Natural Health Products and Non-Prescription Drug Regulations. Beginning July 1st, associated industries will be able to distribute certain types of these products as free samples. Distribution of NHP and...
COVID-19 Impacts on Biomedical Technology Industry
We have touched on many subjects regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, such as cosmetics, sanitization products, and updates to international regulations. However, there is one topic we have yet to discuss that has experienced a great impact during this difficult time, the...
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