PUBLIC AND INDUSTRY ALERT: DISCUSSION PAPER ON BILL C-17 Last Friday, on December 6, 2013, the Minister of Health introduced Bill C-17 in the House of Commons. The Bill passed first reading. Bill C-17 is a partial return of Bill C-51 which had been introduced on April 8, 2008. Because Bill C-51 became a matter […]
New Labelling Requirement: The Sauce Formerly Known As “Coconut Aminos” Dec 12/13
Health Canada’s regulations have far reaching consequences, that extend into the labelling of foods. A popular soy sauce alternative called “Coconut Aminos” recently disappeared from shelves due to the inclusion of the word “aminos” in the product name. Health Canada’s reasoning is that it could be confused with amino acids, the building blocks of proteins, […]
The Need for an Ombudsman Dec 3/13
The Swarath family company, NorthRegentRx, was licensed to import and sell a natural, non-prescription alternative to Viagra called Libidus, but why are they now suing Health Canada? We must always remain vigilant when it comes to Health Canada, to ensure they act ethically and fairly, and to truly protect the access of all Canadians to […]