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Health Canada (HC) and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), with the collaboration and participation of the Canadian Association of Research Ethics Boards (CAREB), recognize the urgent need to conduct clinical trials to evaluate the safety and efficacy of a drug, a vaccine or a...

This guidance document presents the criteria for safety and effectiveness that apply to test swabs used for COVID-19 sampling. It also provides guidance on how to meet these criteria in an application under the IO pathway.

Most PPE, including face shields, are Class I medical devices if they are manufactured, sold or represented for use for reducing the risk of or preventing the user from infection. This includes COVID-19. Face shields may be authorized for sale or import into Canada through the following 3...

This document provides guidance for Canadian manufacturers on the minimum technical requirements for facepiece filtering respirators (FFR). Health Canada has also published a guidance document to assist manufacturers in preparing applications submitted under the IO. This guidance document should...

Briefing binder for the Minister of Health’s appearances at the Special Committee on the COVID-19 Pandemic (COVI) – Week of June 1, 2020

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) consists of gowns, gloves, masks, facial protection or respirators that can be used to provide a barrier to help prevent potential exposure to infectious disease. PPE are medical devices in Canada and are subject to requirements under the Medical Devices...

Currently there are no therapies available for either the prevention or treatment of COVID-19. Health Canada is closely tracking all potential therapeutic treatments and vaccines in development in Canada and abroad, including products that are being used off-label. The Department is working with...

Guidance documents are administrative instruments not having force of law and, as such, allow for flexibility in approach. This guidance document is intended to provide guidance to manufacturers and importers to organize and submit an application in a timely manner for the sale or importation of...

We're making improvements to the nutrition facts table and list of ingredients on food labels based on feedback from Canadians and stakeholders. The food industry has a transition period of 5 years to make these changes. This means that you might start seeing new food labels as early as 2017.

The ingredient list shows all the ingredients in a packaged food.

Learn about food labels and how they can help you make informed food choices.

Food labels, nutrition facts tables, serving size, ingredients, % daily value, nutrition claims.

Labelling on food helps Canadians make healthy and informed choices about the foods they buy and eat.

Learn to make healthier food choices by using the Nutrition Facts table on prepackaged foods. Calories are found in the Nutrition Facts table.

The percent daily value (% DV) found in a nutrition facts table can help you make informed food choices. Learn how to use % DV to choose healthier foods.

Learn about serving size in the nutrition facts table of packaged food. Find out how to use it to make informed food choices.

A nutrition facts table can help you make informed food choices when grocery shopping and preparing food at home. Learn about what is in a nutrition facts table and how to use it.

Health Canada publishes two databases which list nutrient values in Canadian foods: The Canadian Nutrient File (CNF) and the Nutrient Value of Some Common Foods (NVSCF)

The Guidelines describe a body weight classification system used to identify health risks associated with body weight in individuals and in populations.

Health Canada develops and promotes guidelines for healthy eating, physical activity, and healthy weights.