US FDA publishes Permanent Accreditation System Conformity Assessment Program
In September 2023, the US FDA issued regulatory updates, to the guidance on the Innovative Devices Program and preliminary guidance on medical devices associated with weight loss.
The U.S FDA Announces Pilot Program for Medical Device Submission with Health Canada
Overview On January 2023, the FDA announced that it has partnered with Health Canada to launch a joint eSTAR pilot. The pilot will allow medical device manufacturers to submit a premarket notice submission to FDA and Health Canada simultaneously. Introduction The eSTAR is an interactive PDF form that helps guide applicants through the medical device […]
How Cosmetic companies can stay complaint online during the COVID-19 Pandemic
The pandemic has produced new obstacles for all businesses including the cosmetic industry. the pandemic has produced a shift from shopping in stores to shopping online. the online platform is new media to many businesses and with it brings its own obstacles such as regulation requirements that differ by country.
The FDA Prepares for the Fourteenth Annual Meeting International Cooperation on Cosmetics Regulation.
The FDA announces on March 3rd that they hold a public meeting regarding the 14th International Cooperation on Cosmetics Regulation (ICCR)- to be held on April 14, 2020.
Regulation of vaping products in Canada
The Canadian government has established a regulatory framework for vaping products. As the incidence of vaping increases among the population, the government continues an aggressive campaign to lower and prevent interest of youths and adults who do not smoke tobacco.