Global health care company Abbott has received license from the Medical Device Bureau of Health Canada for its RealTime High Risk HPV molecular diagnostic test to detect human papillomavirus (HPV), a primary cause of cervical cancer. The ...
A study conducted by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) found that all samples of rice and rice-based products analyzed for the metal cadmium were safe for consumption. The study was conducted as part of routine testing of ...
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) routine testing of various food products revealed that all infant formulae and foods tested for Bisphenol A (BPA) were free from BPA and safe to consume. BPA is a chemical used in the ...
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Canada's federal department Health Canada has concluded that the dietary exposure to the chemical Bisphenol A (BPA) through food packaging is not expected to create any health risk to the general population, including newborns and young ...
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Health Canada has approved Life Technologies' applied biosystems 3500 Dx /3500 xL Dx Genetic Analyzers CS2 for diagnostic use. The 3500xL Dx is an automated 24 capillary Sanger Sequencer instrument while the 3500 Dx is an eight capillary ...
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Ipsen's Dysport has received marketing authorization from Health Canada for use in aesthetic medicine in the region. A division of Valeant Pharmaceuticals named Medicis Aesthetics Canada will market Dysport in the region. Ipsen's group ...
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NuvoLase has obtained CE mark approval for its PinPointe FootLaser device, designed for treating nail fungus infection. The approval will allow the company to market the device and continue to serve its customers throughout the European ...
Health Canada has granted regulatory approval to Monteris Medical's MRI-guided ablation therapy system for brain lesions. The AutoLITT system, which is now known as NeuroBlate, has been available in the US for providing focal ablation ...
Island Abbey Foods, a Canadian producer of specialty food and natural health product, has launched Honibe Honey Vitamins, a new addition to Honibe's natural health product category. The company noted that Honibe Honey Vitamins offers ...
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CellAegis Devices has obtained Health Canada's marketing authorization for its proprietary, automated, noninvasive device autoRIC device for remote ischemic conditioning (RIC). The Medical Device Class III license, granted by Health ...
MGP Ingredients has announced that Health Canada has approved the classification of the company's Fibersym RW and FiberRite RW resistant wheat starches as dietary fiber sources in unstandardized foods. In a letter to MGP Ingredients, ...
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Health Canada has granted approval to OrthoAccel Technologies to distribute AcceleDent into the Canadian market. The FDA-approved AcceleDent is a clinical approach that applies gentle micropulses, SoftPulse Technology, to safely ...
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Health Canada is all set to strengthen its health warnings about the dangers of tanning beds by introducing new labels on them linking to their use to skin cancer. Minister of Health Leona Aglukkaq said the Harper Government is committed ...
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Sequel Naturals has initiated a voluntary recall of its natural health product, Vega One French Vanilla, after testing conducted by Health Canada identified the presence of bacteria in the product. The products associated with the recall ...
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Health Canada has announced the labeling update for all cholesterol-lowering drugs (statins). The update warns about the risk of increased blood sugar levels and an increased risk of diabetes among patients with pre-existing risk factors ...