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Oct. 12 – Natural Health Product Monograph – Anti-Dandruff Products

Anti-dandruff products are classified as natural health products (NHPs) if they contain ingredient(s) from Table 1. Applicants applying for a natural product number (NPN) can access the appropriate forms and guidance at: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/dhp-mps/prodnatur/applications/licen-prod/form/index_e.html Anti-dandruff products are classified as drugs if they contain an ingredient from Table 2. Applicants applying for a drug identification number (DIN) […]

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Oct. 10 – Significant New Activity Notice No. 14 446

Canada Gazette I – Vol. 140, No. 40 — October 7, 2006 Significant New Activity Notice No. 14 446 in respect of the substance 1-Butanesulfonyl fluoride, 1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,4-nonafluoro-, Chemical Abstracts Service No. 375-72-4, published in the Canada Gazette, Part I on October 7, 2006. To view the entire notice, posted in the Canada Gazette I, please […]

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Oct. 10 – UPDATE: The New Substances Notification Technical Guidance Series

The New Substances Notification Technical Guidance Series was developed to help interpret specific information requirements of the New Substances Notification Regulations (Chemicals and Polymers) [NSNR (Chemicals and Polymers)] of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999. This document addresses the reaction-scheme requirement prescribed in Schedule 9 of the NSNR (Chemicals and Polymers) for polymers that meet […]

October 23, 2006 by

Oct. 4 – IMPORTANT NOTICE – Health Canada’s Approach to the Refusal of Product Licence Applications

Summary: If a product licence application (PLA) has been refused by the Natural Health Products Directorate, the submission number associated with that product becomes invalid. The Notice of Refusal issued to the applicant will indicate the reason(s) for the refusal and will also make reference to compliance and enforcement actions applied by Health Canada. Unapproved […]

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Sep. 20 – Order 2006-87-06-01 Amending the Domestic Substances List

Canada Gazette II – Vol. 140, No. 19 — September 20, 2006 Whereas the Minister of the Environment has been provided with information under either paragraph 87(1)(a) or (5)(a) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 in respect of each substance referred to in the annexed Order; Whereas, in respect of the substances being added […]

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Sep. 20 – Order 2006-87-06-02 Amending the Non-domestic Substances List

Canada Gazette I – Vol. 140, No. 37 — September 16, 2006 Whereas, pursuant to subsections 87(1) and (5) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, the Minister of the Environment has added the substances referred to in the annexed Order to the Domestic Substances List; Therefore, the Minister of the Environment, pursuant to subsections […]

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Aug. 29 – Undesirable effects: EU Labelling of cosmetic products improved

Some cosmetic products may have undesirable effects and can, for example, cause allergic reactions. This is why the Commission has issued guidelines established together with Member States and stakeholders to allow more access to information for the public. Consumers have now the choice between writing to the company at the address mentioned on the package, […]

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Aug. 29 – Titanium Dioxide Classified as Possibly Carcinogenic to Humans

Titanium dioxide has recently been classified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) as an IARC Group 2B carcinogen ” possibly carcinogen to humans”. Titanium dioxide accounts for 70% of the total production volume of pigments worldwide. It is widely used to provide whiteness and opacity to products such as paints, plastics, papers, […]

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