Services Regulatory Compliance Strategies

A. Our unique approach

As with all our work, we pursue a holistic approach to all regulatory audits, striking a balance that is compliant with the pertinent legislation while supporting the desired marketplace position of the product.

B. Our toolkit

1. Food Law Expertise in the following countries:

Canada	United States of America
United Kingdom	European Union

2. Health Canada Novel Food Submissions, Novel Dietary Fibre Submissions and Health Claims on Food Submissions:

Novel Food Applications:
We prepare, write and submit Novel Food Applications to Health Canada on behalf of several clients. Health Canada approved Novel Foods are listed here; applications for some have been prepared by us:
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/gmf-agm/appro/index_e.html

Novel Food Applications are comprehensive scientific documents, which must adhere to the following Health Canada Guidelines, available for viewing at:
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/gmf-agm/pol/index_e.html

Novel Dietary Fibre Applications:
We have 15 years' experience in submitting Novel Fibre applications to Health Canada. Our comprehensive approach includes securing the clinical and scientific data outlined in Health Canada's Guidelines
 http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/legislation/guide-ld/novel_fibre_nouvelle_app-ann2_e.html, and preparing a high-calibre submission that meets Health Canada's requirements. Some Novel Dietary Fibres approved following submissions prepared by us are listed within CFIA Novel Dietary Fibre Table 6-12 at the following link:
http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/fssa/labeti/guide/ch6ae.shtml#6.8

Health Claims on Foods
is one of Health Canada's newest guidance documents, which we were engaged to implement and submit to Health Canada in support of a health claim on a bioactive ingredient, the month following its March 2009 publication:
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/legislation/guide-ld/health-claims_guidance-orientation
_allegations-sante-eng.php

3. Audit & Remedial Services:

- Food Labels

- Websites

- Advertising

Our Seal of Approval covers:
    * Label audits
    * Compliance in defined geographical markets (e.g. USA, Canada)
    * Compliance of proposed claims and statements
    * Identification of overlooked claims
    * Nutrition Facts Table scrutiny
    * Accurate provision of mandatory and voluntary information
    * Reviews of educational, research-based promotional material

4. Regulatory Impact Studies:

Several organizations -- both private and public -- call on us to understand and assess the effect of regulations on specific market place activity, some of which include:

5. Participation in Government-agency led Consultations in Canada and the US :

Since the inception of our company 15 years ago, we have participated in several Government-agency consultations, the more recent of which are highlighted below.

6. Courses and Seminars

Want to acquire hands-on learning? Attend one of our bi-annual full-day courses, sponsored by the Guelph Food Technology Centre: click here for course details.