Brand and influencer collaborations are a key component in marketing products and services, as highlighted in our article on Like & Follow! What to know when #advertising with #influencers. Ad Standards recently updated its...more
This article highlights key tips, traps and trends for advertisers for the coming year. Though Canadian law is referenced, the concepts have global relevance. The term “dark patterns” was first coined over a decade ago but...more
The world of digital marketing & advertising is fast-paced and always evolving to adopt the latest technology and capitalize on pop culture trends and new media channels. Join us to learn about the legal aspects of these...more
1. PAAB’s Accelerated Review Options -
In July 2022, the Pharmaceutical Advertising Advisory Board (PAAB) will launch four Accelerated Review Options (ARO) to its standard pre-clearance pathway, covering a range of...more
On March 12, 2021, Health Canada released for consultation its new Draft Guidance Document on Electronic media in prescription drug labelling. The draft Guidance sets out Health Canada’s expectations for drug manufacturers...more
UPDATE: The Regulations Amending Certain Regulations Concerning Drugs and Medical Devices (Shortages) were published in the Canada Gazette on September 1, 2021. These amendments are intended to provide Health Canada with...more
12/18/2020
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Canada ,
Clinical Trials ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Food & Drug Regulations ,
Health Canada ,
Imports ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Interim Measures ,
Life Sciences ,
Medical Devices ,
New Guidance ,
Pharmaceutical Industry ,
Prescription Drugs ,
Proposed Amendments ,
Record Retention ,
Supply Chain ,
Supply Shortages ,
Vaccinations
COVID-19 has resulted in the launch of numerous new products, as well as numerous new claims about existing products. Products can be classified as drugs (including natural health products and hard surface disinfectants) or...more
The Canadian Federal government’s proposed amendments to the Cannabis Act and Regulations were published last month. Until February 20, 2019, Health Canada will be accepting comments on the proposed amendments, which set out...more
1/28/2019
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Beer ,
Caffeine Products ,
Canada ,
Cannabis Act ,
Decriminalization of Marijuana ,
Drug Approvals ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Health Canada ,
Labeling ,
Licensing Rules ,
Marijuana-Infused Edibles ,
Product Packaging ,
Proposed Amendments ,
Public Comment ,
Wine & Alcohol
Canada continues the march towards legal recreational “adult use” cannabis, recently publishing federal regulations affecting producers and others within the thriving industry. These include the Cannabis Regulations,...more
7/26/2018
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Brand ,
Canada ,
Decriminalization of Marijuana ,
Health Care Providers ,
Labeling ,
Licensing Rules ,
Marijuana ,
Marijuana Cultivation ,
Marijuana Related Businesses ,
Medical Marijuana ,
Pharmacist