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Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality: Guideline Technical Document...
The aesthetic objective for sulphate in drinking water is ≤500 mg/L, based on taste considerations. Because of the possibility of adverse physiological effects at higher... -
Advancing virtual care in PEI: A plan to improve access and safeguard public health
This plan provides an overview of virtual care in PEI and identifies the province's specific priority areas moving forward. -
Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality: Guideline Technical Document...
The maximum acceptable concentration (MAC) for glyphosate in drinking water is 0.28 mg/L (280 µg/L). -
9. List of Permitted Sweeteners (Lists of Permitted Food Additives)
This List of Permitted Sweeteners sets out authorized food additives that are used to impart a sweet taste to a food. -
Halloween food safety
All kids should be careful before eating trick-or-treat goodies at Halloween -- especially those with allergies and sensitivities. Here are some key safety tips. -
HPB Methods for the Microbiological Analysis of Foods
Volume 2 - The Compendium of Analytical Methods -
Safety and performance specifications for respirators during COVID-19:...
This document provides guidance for Canadian manufacturers on the minimum technical requirements for facepiece filtering respirators (FFR). Health Canada has also published a... -
Labelling Requirements for Cosmetics in Pressurized Containers
2007 Health Canada summary chart on labelling requirements for cosmetics in pressurized containers -
Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) List of Formulants
This dataset contains a list of formulants that are found in pest control products currently registered in Canada under the Pest Control Products Act and Regulations. This list... -
Novel Food Information - Improved Fatty Acid Profile Soybean MON 87705
Health Canada has notified Monsanto Canada Inc. that it has no objection to the food use of Improved Fatty Acid Profile Soybean MON 87705. The Department conducted a... -
Risks to health from climate change
Climate change is affecting health, and will continue to affect health in the future. People in Canada face a wide range of risks that vary from region to region because of... -
Summary Safety Review - SGLT2 Inhibitors (canagliflozin, dapagliflozin,...
Ketones are a type of waste product that the body creates when it breaks down fat to use for energy. If ketones begin to build up to toxic levels in the blood (a condition known... -
Guidelines for Canadian Recreational Water Quality: Physical, Aesthetic and...
This document outlines the physical, aesthetic and chemical characteristics of the water and surrounding beach area that may affect their suitability for recreational... -
Qualifying notice for Tepmetko
This Notice of Compliance with Conditions Qualifying Notice (NOC/c-QN), issued in accordance with the Health Canada Guidance Document: Notice of Compliance with Conditions... -
Mercury in Fish
Most Canadians don't need to be concerned about mercury exposure as a result of fish consumption. In general, the types of fish that are most popular in Canada are also... -
Consumer Product Enforcement Summary Report: Cosmetics
The purpose of this Cyclical Enforcement (CE) project was to verify compliance of cosmetic products which are subject to the Cosmetic Regulations. -
Protecting Your Health and the Environment
Pesticides are stringently regulated in Canada to ensure they pose minimal risk to human health and the environment. Health Canada relies on a number of mechanisms to protect... -
Regulations under the Cannabis Act
Regulations under the Cannabis Act set out the rules and standards that apply to the production, distribution, sale, importation and exportation of cannabis by federal licence... -
Three ways to protect you and your loved ones during an extreme heat event
Be informed, get hydrated and stay cool. -
Helping people who use substances during the COVID-19 pandemic
Targeted actions to reduce the risk of harm for people who use substances during the pandemic.