Health Canada

Under the Interim Order, manufacturers and importers must report medical device shortages related to COVID-19 to Health Canada. The devices to which the shortages apply are on the List of Medical Devices — Notification of Shortages (specified medical devices).

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...

COVID-19 is a new disease not previously identified in humans. Health Canada is closely tracking all potential drugs and vaccines in development in Canada and abroad. We are working with companies, academic research centres and investigators to help expedite the development and availability of...

The COVID-19 pandemic is adding to the ongoing public health crisis related to high rates of opioid overdose and deaths, as well as acute substance use harms. These crises are made worse in communities where there is chronic overcrowding, including a shortage of housing or other shelters.

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...

Safety with Radar is an activity book featuring various activities related to safety messages for both indoors and outdoors. Activities such as word searches, cross-words and matching games are included. These activities help children stay engaged while learning about product safety issues.

Canadians spend a great deal of time indoors. That's why it's important to make sure our homes are safe and healthy places to live. Learn about the more common health risks that may be present in your home, and the simple steps you can take to protect your health and the health of your family.

This publication covers a wide range of issues relating to products such as blind cords, cribs, car seats, lighters and matches. It provides useful tips and advice for parents and caregivers to help them choose and use consumer products for the children in their care.

Information and tips to help you keep your children safe from the sun.

Most of us like to work, play, and relax outside on a sunny day. But too much sun and heat can be harmful, so be careful!

Full-body scanners are devices used in some airports to ensure that passengers are not carrying prohibited items aboard the aircraft. Airport full-body scanners can emit radiofrequency radiation or x-ray radiation. Learn about the radiation they emit and your safety.

Did you know that ordinary household items such as window coverings can cause serious injuries to children? If your window coverings have cords, your children are at risk of strangulation and even death.

Learn how to keep your child safe with correct installation and use of a suspended baby jumper.

This short position paper outlines the elements of a multi-barrier approach which would help ensure Canadian drinking water supplies are kept clean, safe and reliable for generations to come. The multi-barrier approach recognizes the inter-relationship of health and environmental issues, and...

Learn about the health effects of uranium and how to reduce your exposure if uranium is present at high levels in your drinking water.

Safe drinking water is everybody's business. Managing drinking water supplies properly, from the source water to the consumer's tap, takes a great deal of knowledge and coordination among multiple stakeholders--from governments and businesses, to individuals like you and me.

Learn about the health effects of strontium and how to reduce your exposure if it is present in your drinking water.

Perfluoroalkylated substances (PFAS) are synthetic chemicals. Short-term exposure to PFAS in drinking water at levels slightly higher than the maximum acceptable concentrations (MAC) or screening values, below, is not expected to result in health effects as these values are based on a lifetime of...