Reminding Canadians of the Importance of Food Safety for Older Adults
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:30:00 EST
Health Canada is reminding Canadians of the importance of food safety for older adults. As we age, it becomes harder for our immune systems to fight off harmful bacteria. This means that older adults can come down with a serious illness if they eat contaminated food.  [ more ]

"Honey Bunny" Infant Terry Bib with Pocket
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:45:00 EST
Health Canada's sampling and evaluation program has revealed that the front pocket and back lining of the bib contains phthalates, specifically DEHP (Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate) and DBP (Dibutylphtalate), which exceed the allowable limit.  [ more ]

Statement by the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, on enforcement of the Cracking Down on Tobacco Marketing Aimed At Youth Act
tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:00:00 EST
Yesterday, Health Canada?s tobacco inspectors conducted simultaneous seizures of little cigars at three Quebec-based importers. / Hier, des inspecteurs du tabac de Santé Canada ont procédé à des saisies simultanées de petits cigares chez trois importateurs du Québec.  [ more ]

Foreign Product Alerts
Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:45:00 EST
17 weight loss products; Uprizing 2.0; Get Stiff, Maxi Mize; Ying Da Wang tablets; Slimina weightloss capsules, S-shape slim capsules; Athri-Eze, Sear Heang Tienchi Tu Chung Wan, Wiku Jahe Kencur (Akur Mujarab), Cap Wijaya Kusuma (An Ki It); Cardiotium, Paidusu, SlimEasy Herbs Capsule, Tianran Zuanshi Xianweisu; [LuShenPai] Specific Hou Ton Qing, [AA] Pe Min Kan Wan / 17 weight loss products; Uprizing 2.0; Get Stiff, Maxi Mize; Ying Da Wang tablets; Slimina weightloss capsules, S-shape slim capsules; Athri-Eze, Sear Heang Tienchi Tu Chung Wan, Wiku Jahe Kencur (Akur Mujarab), Cap Wijaya Kusuma (An Ki It); Cardiotium, Paidusu, SlimEasy Herbs Capsule, Tianran Zuanshi Xianweisu; [LuShenPai] Specific Hou Ton Qing, [AA] Pe Min Kan Wan  [ more ]

Government of Canada supports the development of a home care planning and evaluation tool
Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:45:00 EST
Ms. Eve Adams, Member of Parliament for Mississauga-Brampton South, on behalf of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Federal Minister of Health, today announced support to the Canadian Home Care Association for the development of a policy planning and evaluation tool, called the Home Care Policy Lens.  [ more ]

UPDATE: Unauthorized Products Removed from Sale at Additional Stores in Burnaby, B.C.
Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:45:00 EST
Further to previous communications, Health Canada is advising Canadians that we have identified two additional Male and Female Harmony retail stores that were selling unauthorized health products.  [ more ]

The Harper Government and Saskatchewan Partner to Bring More Doctors and Nurses to Province
Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:00:00 EST
The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Federal Minister of Health, and the Honourable Don McMorris, Saskatchewan Health Minister, today announced funding to help attract, train and retain internationally educated health professionals for the Saskatchewan health workforce.  [ more ]

Champix: Updated safety information for the smoking-cessation drug
Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:00:00 EST
Health Canada is informing Canadians that our review of Champix is now complete and the label has been updated with new information with respect to cardiovascular safety. Champix (the brand name for varenicline tartrate) is a prescription drug used to help patients quit smoking in combination with supportive counselling.  [ more ]

Important Reminder about Weight-loss Health Products
Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:00:00 EST
As the rate of obesity has increased in Canada, so has the market for weight-loss products. While authorized health products for weight loss may provide benefits when used properly as part of a weight management program, the use of unauthorized health products may pose serious risks to your health.  [ more ]

Health Network to expand smoking cessation model throughout Atlantic Canada
Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:30:00 EST
Horizon Health Network?s Centre of Excellence for Clinical Smoking Cessation will expand a smoking cessation model of care to a variety of health-care settings in Atlantic Canada over the coming months.  [ more ]

West Elm® Dover Table by West Elm, a division of Williams-Sonoma, Inc., of San Francisco
Tue, 03 Jan 2012 09:00:00 EST
The wooden base of the table can collapse, posing an impact hazard if the base or tempered-glass top fell onto consumers.  [ more ]

Updated child car seat safety regulations come into force
Thu, 29 Dec 2011 11:30:00 EST
The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, on behalf of the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced that updated child car seat safety regulations come into force on January 1, 2012.  [ more ]

Resources and Tools for Preventing Surgical Fires
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:11:00 -0500
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New and Generic Drug Approvals
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:00:00 -0500
Drug Approval Listing  [ more ]

Warning Letters 2011
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:15:00 -0500
Letters added  [ more ]

Initiative Partners
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:22:00 -0500
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Orange Book FR Safety or Effectiveness Determinations List (PDF)
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:14:00 -0500
updated 2/3/2012.  [ more ]

Medication Guides
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:07:00 -0500
Updated list of medication guides.  [ more ]

Current Drug Shortages
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:55:00 -0500
New/Updated Drug Shortages: Ondansetron Injection 2 mg/mL, Tobramycin Solution for Injection, Morphine Sulfate Injection, Midazolam Injection, Methotrexate Injection, Magnesium Sulfate Injection, Lorazepam Injection, Labetalol Hydrochloride Injection, Ketorolac Injection, Furosemide Injection, Diltiazem Injection, Bupivacaine Hydrochloride Injection, Primaquine Phosphate Tablets, Desmopressin Injection 2/2/2012  [ more ]

Newly Added Guidance Documents
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:47:00 -0500
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Pediatric Exclusivity Granted
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:15:00 -0500
Updated statistics and exclusivity determinations list.  [ more ]