Dec 13, 2013
PUBLIC AND INDUSTRY ALERT: DISCUSSION PAPER ON BILL C-17 Last Friday, on December 6, 2013, the Minister of Health introduced Bill C-17 in the House of Commons.The Bill passed first reading.Bill C-17 is a partial return of Bill C-51 which had been introduced on April...
Dec 13, 2013
Health Canada’s regulations have far reaching consequences, that extend into the labelling of foods. A popular soy sauce alternative called “Coconut Aminos” recently disappeared from shelves due to the inclusion of the word “aminos” in...
Dec 3, 2013
The Swarath family company, NorthRegentRx, was licensed to import and sell a natural, non-prescription alternative to Viagra called Libidus, but why are they now suing Health Canada?We must always remain vigilant when it comes to Health Canada, to ensure they act...
Nov 19, 2013
According to the FDA, a food should be classed as a drug if it’s making scientific health claims on it’s packaging. This has happened to manufacturers of pomegranate juice, green tea and notably, walnuts. Diamond Nuts made several health claims on their...
Nov 19, 2013
WHY CAN’T WE CLAIM NATURAL HEALTH PRODUCTS? ASSESSING THE REGULATION AND TAXATION OF NHPs, BY SHAWN BUCKLEY AND GENEVIEVE ELIANYPam was in a financial crisis. While her son was taking prescription drugs, her medical plan covered the cost. When her son reacted to...
Nov 5, 2013
Vega is not recalling two of their products despite Health Canada deeming them a “potentially serious risk” to Canadians. Here’s what Shawn Buckley has to say about their stand: “I have read Health Canada’s advisory on the Vega products and have watched Vega’s Public...
