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You're active in the heat. You're at risk! Protect yourself from extreme heat
Being physically active provides many health benefits, but during extreme heat it can put you at risk even if you are healthy. -
Consumer Product Enforcement Summary Report: Cyclical Enforcement Project...
The purpose of this Cyclical Enforcement (CE) project was to verify industry's compliance with the boric acid and salts of boric acid requirements of the Toys Regulations. -
Opioids and the opioid crisis – Get the facts
The opioid crisis is a complex public health issue. There are many factors that led us to the significant increase in opioid-related overdoses today. -
Safe food handling for immunocompromised individuals
When your immune system is weak, it can be harder for your body to fight disease, so you are more likely than the general population to get food poisoning, and to have serious... -
Proposed Re-evaluation Decision PRVD2022-18, Predacide Uses of Strychnine...
This document (PRVD2022-18) presents the proposed re-evaluation decision for the predacide uses of strychnine and sodium monofluoroacetate. -
Canada Health Act Annual Report 2017-2018
The Canadian health insurance system is achieved through 13 interlocking provincial and territorial health care insurance plans, and is designed to ensure that all eligible... -
Resins and Rosins Group
These substances were identified for action under the Chemicals Management Plan (CMP). This screening assessment focuses on 12 substances referred to collectively under the CMP... -
Consultation: Proposed Residential Indoor Air Quality Guidelines for Carbon Dioxide
The purpose of this consultation is to solicit comments on the Proposed Residential Indoor Air Quality Guidelines for Carbon Dioxide. -
Notice: Prescription Drug List (PDL): Multiple Additions (2020-09-08)
The purpose of this Notice of Amendment is to notify about the additions of amifampridine, cedazuridine (when used in combination with another drug), etomidate, fedratinib,... -
Health Canada – Standing Committee on Health - Minister of mental health and...
Briefing material for the minister of mental health and addiction for the apparition at the standing committee on health in June 2022 -
Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality: Guideline Technical Document...
The maximum acceptable concentration (MAC) for monochlorobenzene in drinking water is 0.08 mg/L (80 µg/L); the aesthetic objective (AO) is ≤ 0.03 mg/L ( ≤ 30 µg/L). -
Health Canada expedites access to COVID-19 diagnostic laboratory test kits...
To assist with Canada’s response to COVID-19, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Health, announced that she has signed an Interim Order to allow expedited access to... -
Notice: Prescription Drug List (PDL): Multiple Additions (2021-07-23)
The purpose of this Notice of Amendment is to notify about the additions of the following medicinal ingredients on the Prescription Drug List (PDL) for human and veterinary use:... -
Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality: Guideline Technical Document...
Low levels of fluoride occur naturally in most sources of drinking water in Canada. Fluoride can occur naturally in surface waters from the deposition of particulates from the... -
The safe use of health products for weight loss
An increasing number of Canadians are using health products for weight loss, including prescription drugs and natural health products (NHPs). These products may provide benefits... -
Health Canada Official Methods for the Testing of Tobacco Products (sidestream smoke)
The Tobacco Reporting Regulations made under the Tobacco and Vaping Products Act incorporate by reference a number of Health Canada official methods that must be followed when... -
Hospital bed safety
Learn about the risks of bedrails in hospitals, nursing homes and home healthcare. Find out how you can prevent bed entrapment by following useful safety tips. -
Front-of-package labelling consumer research and consultation
In 2016, preliminary consumer feedback was obtained on an initial set of front-of-package symbols through focus group testing conducted across Canada. This public opinion... -
Import and export of drugs and health products: Compliance and enforcement
Importing and exporting health products is regulated under the Food and Drugs Act and its associated Regulations. Some health products may also have additional restrictions...