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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. -
Notice - Adoption of the International Conference on Harmonisation (ICH)...
Section C.01.018 of Division 1 of the Food and Drug Regulations requires the Market Authorization Holder (MAH) to analyze adverse drug reaction data and prepare an annual... -
Guidance Document Definitions for Genomic Biomarkers, Pharmacogenomics,...
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List of Influenza Vaccines for Which Supplements to New Drug Submissions Can Be Filed
Vaccines on the List of Influenza Vaccines for Which Supplements to New Drug Submissions Can Be Filed are eligible for a rolling review. A sponsor of an influenza vaccine... -
Notice of Amendment: Prescription Drug List (PDL): Phytocannabinoids
The purpose of this Notice of Amendment is to notify that Health Canada has added phytocannabinoids to the Human and Veterinary Prescription Drug Lists (PDL). -
Noise and your health
Noise can be defined as any unwanted sound. Sources of noise include aircraft, road vehicles, rail cars, construction and landscaping equipment, home and car stereo systems,... -
Guidance Document: Drug Facts Table for Non-prescription Drugs
The Drug Facts Table provides a standardized format and location (on the label) for important product information. This helps consumers find and compare information quickly and... -
Poly(alkoxylates-ethers) - information sheet
Substances in the Poly(alkoxylates/ethers) Group are associated with health and ecological effects; however, at levels of exposure considered in the screening assessment, the... -
Indoor Air Reference Levels for Chronic Exposure to Volatile Organic Compounds
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are a diverse group of chemicals characterized by a high vapour pressure, as they are emitted in the form of a gas from solids or liquids at... -
Health Product InfoWatch: December 2022
This monthly publication is intended primarily for healthcare professionals and includes information on pharmaceuticals, biologics, medical devices and natural health products