Health Canada News Monitoring

Terra Bioindustries upcycled malted barley extract approved by Health Canada

Toronto – Terra Bioindustries has announced Terra Malt, its proprietary malted barley extract made from upcycled brewers’ grains, receives final regulatory determination in Canada and is officially recognized as a food ingredient. Pre-commercial trials …

Health Canada soap recall due to chemical hazard: ‘IMMEDIATE STOP USING’

Breadcrumb Trail Links Health Life News Canada The affected bars were sold between January 2019 and January 2026 Health Canada has issued a nationwide recall for Lake of the Woods Sunrise Soap Co.'s "Shades of Grey" bars due to a chemical …

‘Immediately stop using’: Health Canada shares nationwide recall for soap due to a chemical hazard

Health Canada recalls certain brand of Lake of the Woods Sunrise Soap

Lake of the Woods Sunrise Soap, based in Kenora, has been hit with a product recall. Shades of Grey Bars of Soap has been recalled because they contain a potentially carcinogenic ingredient, methyl eugenol, above the maximum concentration outlined in the …

Should Health Canada pre-emptively scrap B.C.'s drug decriminalization pilot project? (Poll)

Castanet - Jan 13, 2026 / 7:30 pm | Story: 594015 Photo: Brendan Kergin/V.I.A. Federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre in Vancouver's Chinatown on Feb. 2, 2025. Ottawa should pre-emptively scrap the British Columbia government’s pilot …

You’re probably not getting enough vitamin D. Here’s what Health Canada thinks will help

Play Listen to this article Estimated 5 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. To give Canadians a boost in …

Terra Bioindustries’ upcycled malt approved by Health Canada

Toronto-based Terra Bioindustries says its proprietary malt ingredient, Terra Malt, receives non-novel determination from Health Canada, and is officially recognized as a food ingredient. Terra malt is a malted barley extract made from upcycled brewers’ …

11 members of the McGill community appointed to the Order of Canada 

Michael Villeneuve, adjunct professor at the Ingram School of Nursing, was appointed Member of the Order of Canada Michael Villeneuve, an adjunct professor at the Ingram School of Nursing, is one of 11 members of the McGill community who were admitted to …

Section 804 Importation Program Quality Assurance Tool

This quality assurance (QA) tool is designed to assist section 804 importation program (SIP) sponsors prepare proposals that fully comply with the requirements under the final rule. The QA tool organizes overall requirements in a structured format by …

Huron Technologies Announces Health Canada Approval of SlideVault™ Image Management Platform

ST. JACOBS, ONTARIO, CANADA, January 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Huron Technologies International Inc., a Canadian leader in digital pathology and AI technologies, is proud to announce that SlideVault™, its web-based image management platform, …

Getting enough vitamin D this winter?

If it feels like you wake up in the dark and drive home in the dark… it’s because you probably do. And by mid‑January, your summer Vitamin D reserves are basically running on fumes. (Is that how Vitamin D works? Let’s just say yes and move past it.) Good …

Respiratory hospitalizations on the decline in Canada as flu spread slows

Health Canada says respiratory hospitalizations fell from more than 4,300 to about 2,500 in the second week of January, after the flu season hit a three-year high last month. The latest national influenza data released Friday accounts for the period of Jan …

Lead testing just getting started, says city council

Published 9:00 am Friday, January 16, 2026 By Kody Ferron, Local Journalism Initiative, Northern News Services After finding elevated lead levels in several municipal facilities, city council held an in-person press conference on Jan. 13. Mayor Ben …

Kenora-made artisanal soap recalled over dangerous ingredient

Health Canada website states that methyl eugenol is present in the essential oils of several plant species, "these oils are extracted for use as fragrance ingredients and softeners in personal care products and cosmetics and as a flavour ingredient in …

DIAGNOS Advances Regulatory Strategy for CARA in Key Markets: Updates on Health Canada, FDA, and SFDA Progress

CLEIO Expands Integrated Product Development Capabilities for Medical Devices and Digital Health

MONTREAL, QC, CANADA, January 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Integrated medical device and digital health product development, CLEIO as a turnkey partner for regulated digital health and medical device innovation. Following a year of …

In-Vitro Diagnostic Regulation (EU) 2017/746 Introduction Training Course (Online Event: Apr 16th – Apr 17th, 2026) – ...

DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “Introduction to the In-Vitro Diagnostic Regulation (IVDR) Training Course (Apr 16th – Apr 17th, 2026)” training has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The In-Vitro Diagnostic Regulation (EU) 2017/746, which …

Is BPA-Free Food Packaging Really Safe? Scientists Raise Safety Concerns

Concerned about BPA-free packaging? New research shows BPA substitutes can contaminate food and may affect human cells. Discover the risks and how to protect yourself. Scientists are expressing concerns about the safety of food packaging that is labelled …

Canada Not Expected to Change Childhood Vaccine Schedule

Changes to US public health guidance are raising questions for Canadian physicians and patients. An updated childhood vaccine schedule by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) omits several vaccines that had been recommended for all …

Netverse Releases Raychel, a Context-Aware AI Companion Designed to Interact with People — Not Just Commands

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, January 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Netverse announced the launch of Raychel, a new generation AI companion alarm clock. Designed for personal spaces such as the bedroom, Raychel introduces a context-aware …

Xolani Launches in North Carolina Following Acquisition and Rebrand of Welwynn Outpatient Center

New ownership expands outpatient addiction treatment services while preserving Welwynn’s Raleigh-based legacy of care. RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Xolani, a newly reimagined outpatient addiction treatment …

DISPARTI LAW FILES FEDERAL LAWSUIT ON BEHALF OF FAMILY IMPACTED BY THE BYHEART INFANT FORMULA RECALL

CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Disparti Law Group has filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of one of a family whose infant was sickened after consuming formula produced by ByHeart. The action follows a nationwide …

Collaborations Pharmaceuticals, Inc. demonstrates a treatment for CLN1 Batten disease crosses the blood-brain-barrier

rhPPT1 is a recombinant protein used to treat an ultra-rare disease called Batten disease CLN1 for which there is currently no FDA approved treatment available. RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CLN1 Batten …

Proactive MD Expands Access to Allergy Treatment with New Acquisitions

Healthcare innovator accelerates growth strategy with additional expansions in Virginia RICHMOND, VA, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Proactive MD®, national leader in value-based care, announced the acquisition of allergy …

mRNA Synthesis Raw Materials Market Valuation, ROI Potential & Long-Term Growth Prospects 2026–2036

MD, UNITED STATES, January 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Future Market Insights, a provider of market intelligence in healthcare and life sciences, today released its comprehensive report on the global mRNA synthesis raw materials market. The …

Ascites Fluid Removal Devices Market Valuation, ROI Potential & Long-Term Growth Prospects 2026–2036

MD, UNITED STATES, January 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Future Market Insights (FMI), a leading market intelligence and research firm, today announced the publication of its latest industry report, "Ascites Fluid Removal Devices Market | …

Arthroscopic Burrs and Blades Market Valuation, ROI Potential & Long-Term Growth Prospects 2026–2036

MD, UNITED STATES, January 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Arthroscopic Burrs and Blades Market is projected to expand significantly over the next decade, according to a new report from Future Market Insights. The global market, valued at USD …

Harlem’s Bowen Center Appoints Amber Shah as Chief Executive Officer

Critical Appointment as Organization Marks Forty Years NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Emma L. Bowen Community Service Center today announced the appointment of Amber Shah, MSHS MBA, as its new Chief …

Intraoperative Margin Assessment Device Market Valuation, ROI Potential & Long-Term Growth Prospects 2026–2036

MD, UNITED STATES, January 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Intraoperative Margin Assessment Device Market is projected to expand significantly, according to a new report from Future Market Insights. The global market was valued at USD 691.3 …

Infant Transport Devices Market Valuation, ROI Potential & Long-Term Growth Prospects 2026–2036

MD, UNITED STATES, January 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The global infant transport devices market, essential for safely moving critically ill newborns while maintaining vital environmental controls, is projected to expand from USD 989 million …

Lube Oil Consoles Market Valuation, ROI Potential & Long-Term Growth Prospects 2026–2036

MD, UNITED STATES, January 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Future Market Insights (FMI), a leading provider of syndicated market research and business intelligence, today announced the publication of its latest in-depth analysis, "Lube Oil …

MOPE Clinic Achieves LegitScript Certification, Strengthening Commitment to Transparency and Patient Trust

NEW ORLEANS, LA, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Chris Rue, FNP-C and staff are proud to announce that MOPEclinic.com has officially earned LegitScript certification, a significant milestone that reinforces the clinic’s ongoing …

New Evidence links Alcohol use to Brain Shrinkage, Accelerated Brain Aging, and Dementia—Even at Moderate Levels

Alcohol Can Shrink Your Brain, Say Scientists — Leading Neuroscientist Available for US Media Interviews NEW YORK , NY, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Alcohol consumption can physically shrink the brain and accelerate brain aging, …

RF Technologies Launches New Help Alert® Staff Protection Pendant

The Help Alert® Pendant is the smallest long-range panic button designed to create a more secure environment both inside and outside workplace buildings. BROOKFIELD, WI, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- RF Technologies (RFT …

IO Health Expands Intelligent Outcomes Platform to Address Clinical Burnout

New generative AI integration automates clinical documentation to prioritize patient care and improve operational efficiency for medical systems. SAN FRANCISCO , CA, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- IO Health, a developer of …

CLEIO Expands Integrated Product Development Capabilities for Medical Devices and Digital Health

MONTREAL, QC, CANADA, January 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Integrated medical device and digital health product development, CLEIO as a turnkey partner for regulated digital health and medical device innovation. Following a year of …

Native Septic Arthritis Treatment Market Valuation, ROI Potential & Long-Term Growth Prospects 2026–2036

MD, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The global native septic arthritis treatment market is set for steady expansion, driven by increasing emphasis on standardized clinical protocols, rapid infection control in hospitals, and …

Paragon Home Care Provides Guidance on Choosing a Home Care Agency in McLean, VA

MCLEAN, VA, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Choosing a home care agency is a significant decision for families seeking support for an aging loved one. In McLean and surrounding cities across Northern Virginia, families often …

Paragon Home Care Outlines Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Services Available in McLean, VA

MCLEAN, VA, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Families in McLean and surrounding cities across Northern Virginia often face difficult questions after a loved one receives an Alzheimer’s diagnosis. Understanding care options, …