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Learn about the types of airborne allergies and what causes them.

Health Canada approved six new generic drugs for blood health (non-cancer).

The purpose of this Notice of Amendment is to notify the addition of avilamycin to both the Human and Veterinary Prescription Drug List (PDL).

High-level description of when patients, practitioners and pharmacists are exempt from some sections of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act during the COVID-19 (coronavirus)...

The purpose of this guidance document is to present guidelines and criteria for classification in order to clarify the differences between drugs and feeds, and to assist in...

Infographic depicting the sale and distribution of cannabis between different licence holders.

This document provides generic guidance on predicting health risks of water quality in federal environmental assessments (EAs) of proposed major resource and infrastructure...

Wi-Fi equipment is now commonly located in most homes, schools and businesses. Learn about the safety of Wi-Fi equipment.

Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a species of bacteria that is naturally found in the intestinal system of humans and animals. It is present in feces in high numbers and can be...

If you're a health care professional, you can request a drug that is not available for sale in Canada through the Special Access Program (SAP). Your request must be for treating...

Building codes, bylaws and provisions.

As a result of this screening assessment, the Government concluded that the 8 substances in the Phenol-formaldehyde Resins Group are not harmful to human health or to the...

October 2019 letter stating intention to enforce legislation related to vaping advertising aimed at youth and reporting businesses not in compliance.

Health Canada has notified Fugeia NV that it has no objection to the addition of wheat bran extract (WBE) as a novel food ingredient. The Department has reviewed the information...

Health Canada's policy for enhancing the protection of food-allergic consumers in Canada is based on two guiding principles: prevent the inadvertent consumption of undeclared...

In response to the increasing demand for hand sanitizers in Canada during the current COVID-19 pandemic, Health Canada has implemented an interim expedited licensing approach to...

After reviewing an article about the wearing out of the Trifecta heart valve 34 months after it was implanted in a patient, Health Canada carried out a safety review of related...

There are several types of sprouts: alfalfa, mung bean, onion, radish, mustard, and broccoli. While sprouts are a healthy food option, they can sometimes be contaminated with...

Organizations and the provinces/territories continue to make progress in the marketing and reimbursement of edaravone (brand name Radicava). Currently, all provinces with the...

A nuclear or radiological emergency is an event that has led, or could lead, to a radiological threat to public health and safety, property, or the environment.