January 28 – Health Canada Press Releases

Nutrex Research Lipo 6X is being voluntarily recalled from the Canadian market because of the risk of serious, potentially fatal adverse effects from the combination of ingredients in the product. To date, Health Canada has not received any reports of adverse reactions in Canada. The full release is available online. Call 1-866-234-2345.

January 20 – Health Canada Press Releases

Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq (Nunavut) marked national non-smoking week by meeting with high school students to discuss ways to prevent young Canadians from taking up smoking. The full release is available online. Call 613-957-2983.

January 18 – Health Canada Press Releases

Health Minster Leona Aglukkaq (Nunavut) and Conservative MP Pierre Poilievre (Nepean-Carleton, ON) announced new regulations that will restrict the use of six phthalates in toys and child care articles in order to limit exposure to children and infants. Call 613-957-2983.

January 7 – Health Canada Press Releases

The product Synerate, manufactured for Strive and distributed by Upper 49th, is being voluntarily recalled from the Canadian market because of the risk of serious, potentially fatal adverse effects from the combination of the ingredients in the product. Call 613-957-2991.

January 4 – Health Canada Press Releases

Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq (Nunavut) announced the government intends to launch updated, larger health warning messages and a toll-free quitline on cigarette and little cigar packages that will be the backbone of a social marketing campaign to encourage smokers to quit. The full release is available online. Call 613-957-2983.

December 16 – Health Canada Press Release

Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq (Nunavut) and the Assembly of First Nations renewed a mandate of a joint task group to improve health services for First Nations. The full release is available online. Call 613-957-2983.

December 14 – Health Canada Press Releases

Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq (Nunavut) announced Bill C-36, the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (CCPSA), has been passed by Parliament and, upon Royal Assent, will become law. The full release is available online. Call 613-957-2983.

December 13 – Health Canada Press Releases

Health Canada is warning Canadians certain professional hair smoothing solutions have been found to contain levels of formaldehyde above the set limit. The products are by Marcia Teixeira, Coppola, Global Keratin, IBS Beauty and Cadiveu. The full release is available online. Call 1-866-225-0709. Health Canada is warning Canadians NorthRegentRx has begun to voluntarily recall its … Read more

December 10 – Health Canada Press Release

Health Canada advises the public of possible health risks involved with the health product kit "Flat Stomach Concept Extra". The manufacturer Les Produits Naturels Leblanc Inc. is voluntarily recalling the product. The full release is available online. Call 613-957-2983. Health Canada is informing Canadians that McNeil Consumer Healthcare (Canada) is recalling all lots of ROLAIDS … Read more

December 9 – Health Canada Press Release

The agency is warning about websites advertising fresh donor semen for assisted conception, noting the distribution of such is prohibited. The full release is available online. Call 613-957-2983.