The Thriving Vitamin D Supplements Industry in Canada: A Sunlit Journey to Wellness
The global Vitamin D supplement market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.34% during the forecast period (2022–2027). It is segmented into two (02) product types:
The global Vitamin D supplement market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.34% during the forecast period (2022–2027). It is segmented into two (02) product types:
Risk Assessment of Chemical Substances in Canada is performed under the purview of Canada's Ministry of Health and the Ministry of the Environment. The risks posed by chemical substances are determined by the scientific evaluations or risk assessments conducted under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA 1999). It helps to determine whether risks are resulting from the nature of the substance or the extent of exposure of the substance to the Canadians or the environment. Also, it identifies whether or not a risk management measure is needed.
Medical device industry has been a booming industry with new technologies being introduced from time to time and has been dynamic in terms of Regulatory landscape. The year 2020 has seen a major disruption due to the COVID-19 Pandemic and demanded the Health Agencies to gear up for addressing the pressing situation, thus impacting the Agency’s plan of action.
Considering the severity of the on-going Covid-19 global pandemic, Health Canada (HC) is consistently warning hand sanitizer manufacturers about the use of the right formulation and ingredients in their products. Recently, the Agency halted 12 hand sanitizer companies from selling their unsanctioned products in the Canada due to the presence of unapproved ingredients. The step was taken by the HC to ensure that only safe and effective products reach the market.
To place a cosmetic product successfully in a market, manufacturers are required to decode and comply with the cosmetic regulations of the target country. While some countries follow the global cosmetic regulations, others have their own set of regulations established to monitor the products.
Animal testing has always attracted a lot of attention from the industry because of its controversial nature. From the last decade, Cruelty Free International (CFI) has been encouraging companies across the world to stop the testing of cosmetics on animals to create a harmonized, cruelty free global market. Even though a lot of companies claim to be cruelty free, many still rely on animal testing for accurate results.
Health Canada (HC) has one of the most stringent regulations for medical devices. To further increase the safety and effectiveness of devices, and optimize the health outcomes for end-users, the Canadian health authority (HA) is aiming to strengthen the current Regulatory framework. The three-part strategy announced recently as an action plan is the part of the same. The aim of the action plan is to take the end-users’ perspective into consideration while developing policies and regulations in future and thus to improve communication.