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Assignment of Drug Identification Numbers for Drug Products in Kits
This policy describes the requirements relating to the assignment of Drug Identification Numbers (DINs) for drug products sold in kits in accordance with the Canadian Food and... -
Applying for a Drug Identification Number (DIN) for a disinfectant drug...
Steps to select the applicable fee category, the proper application stream and the pathways used to seek an authorization for a disinfectant product. -
Reducing urban heat islands to protect health in Canada
"Urban heat islands" (UHIs) refer to warmer temperatures in urban areas than in surrounding rural areas. These warmer temperatures can magnify health impacts during heat waves.... -
Fats: Fats and your health
Learn about the different fats and how they affect your health. -
Registration Decision RD2019-12, 1-Octanol and 1,4Zap
This decision is consistent with the Proposed Registration Decision PRD2019-05, 1-Octanol and 1,4Zap, which contains a detailed evaluation of the information submitted in... -
Reducing Radon Levels in Existing Homes: A Canadian Guide for Professional...
This guide has been written to provide professional building contractors with information on radon mitigation techniques for existing houses in contact with the soil. -
Infant Feeding
Breastfeeding is the normal and unequalled method of feeding infants. Health Canada promotes breastfeeding - exclusively for the first six months, and sustained for up to two... -
Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality: Guideline Technical Document...
The maximum acceptable concentration (MAC) for antimony in drinking water is 0.006 mg/L (6 µg/L). -
Canada Consumer Product Safety Act - Information for Direct Sellers...
This fact sheet is directed at those who sell consumer products, particularly small operators, where inventory typically comes from a single supplier and where sales primarily... -
Food and Nutrition Surveillance
Health Canada recognizes that a healthy diet, a safe, nutritious food supply and nutritional well-being are essential contributors to a healthy, productive population. -
Ministerial Briefing Volume I: Overview of the Health Portfolio
Briefing product for the new Minister of Health -
Safety Pharmacology Studies for Human Pharmaceuticals ICH Topic S7A
This guidance has been developed by the appropriate ICH Expert Working Group and has been subject to consultation by the regulatory parties, in accordance with the ICH Process.... -
Questions and Answers Document - Structure and Content of Clinical Study...
In order to facilitate the implementation of the E3 Guideline, the International Conference on Harmonisation (ICH) Experts have developed a series of Questions and Answers. -
Guidance Document: Conduct and Analysis of Comparative Bioavailability Studies
To provide sponsors of new drug submissions with the information necessary to comply with Sections C.08.002(2)(h), C.08.002.1(2)(c)(ii) and C.08.003(3) of the Food and Drug... -
Hazardous substance assessment – 4,4’-Methylenediphenyl diisocyanate
Hazardous substance assessments are technical documents produced by Health Canada as educational and information resources for suppliers of hazardous products under the... -
Proposed Registration Decision PRD2022-05, Prohexadione-calcium and Anuew...
This summary describes the key points of the evaluation, while the Science Evaluation of Proposed Registration Decision PRD2022-05, Prohexadione-calcium and Anuew Plant Growth... -
Proposed Special Review Decision PSRD2022-01 Special review of...
With respect to human health, dietary risks (food alone and food plus water) were not shown to be acceptable for food uses when chlorothalonil is used according to current... -
COVID-19 Treatments
Several different types of treatments for COVID-19 have been developed. Examples include drugs that reduce or stop the virus from multiplying in human cells and drugs that treat... -
Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality Guideline Technical Document - Uranium
Uranium is widespread in nature and has been identified in many different minerals. It exists in several chemical oxidation states. Although natural uranium is a weakly... -
Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality: Guideline Technical Document...
This guideline technical document reviews and assesses all identified health risks associated with BaP in drinking water. Based on this review, the guideline for BaP in drinking...