Health Canada Packaging Guidelines

Suitability of packaging or packaging material for any particular requirements and conditions can only be ascertained through det ailed packaging and stability studies on the product concerned.

Health canada packaging guidelines. Health canada s guidelines for determining the acceptability and use of recycled plastics in food packaging applications metal can defects identification and classification visual examination of commercially sterile low acid and acidified low acid foods packed in hermetically sealed containers. While it is the responsibility of the food seller manufacturer distributor to ensure the safety of packaging material and compliance with b 23 001 there is a requirement that specific information be provided to health canada on materials used to package infant formula division 25 foods for special dietary use division 24 and novel. According to the summary a clear majority of respondents supported the proposed regulations which were first revealed in health canada s november 2017 consultation paper.

Health canada encourages the use of innovative and environmentally sound packaging approaches provided the requirements in the regulations are satisfied. According to a report released by health canada in march 2018 regulations would require packaging for cannabis products to have a single uniform color with a standardized font style. Today health canada revealed its proposed packaging and labelling requirements for cannabis in a summary of the federal government s public consultation on legalization.

To obtain information concerning the labelling requirements for products under the pest control products act contact the pest management regulatory agency of health canada in ottawa at 1 800 267 6315 within canada and 1 613 736 3799 outside canada long distance charges apply. Product marketing through packaging is a focus area for packaging companies but meeting local and federal laws is critical for success. As per section 86 1 no person shall sell a natural health product unless it is packaged and labelled in accordance with these regulations.

This best practices guide provides direction to industry on the design of safe and clear health product labels. From marketed health products directorate health products and foods branch and institute for safe medication practices canada overview. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that the label complies with the labelling and packaging requirements set out in part 5 of the natural health products regulations nhpr specifically sections 93 94 95 and 97 if applicable.

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