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Health Canada Press Releases

113 Press Releases

Published on April 1, 2013 - 13:38 GMT

Federal Support for Health Care Set to Grow from Record Levels in 2013–14

About Health Canada April 1st, 2013 For immediate release Ottawa -The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, today reaffirmed that the Canada Health Transfer (CHT) will reach a record high level of $30.3 billion in 2013-14, providing provinces and …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry
Published on March 19, 2013 - 14:49 GMT

Minister of Health Stresses the Importance of Poison Prevention

About Health Canada March 19, 2013 For immediate release OTTAWA - The Government of Canada, along with the consumer product safety agencies in the United States and Mexico, are reminding parents and caregivers about the dangers of poison during Poison …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry
Published on March 4, 2013 - 15:06 GMT

Harper Government and Retail Council of Canada bring healthy eating messages to Canadians where they shop - EAT WELL campaign ...

About Health Canada March 4, 2013 For immediate release Factsheet: The Eat Well campaign OTTAWA - Today, the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, along with David Wilkes, Sr. Vice President, Grocery Division, from the Retail Council of Canada, …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry
Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:01 GMT

New Labelling Information for all Botulinum Toxin Products: Botox/Botox Cosmetic, Dysport, Xeomin/Xeomin Cosmetic and Myobloc

About Health Canada Information Update 2013-07 January 21, 2013 OTTAWA - In order to help prevent medication errors with the use of botulinum toxin products currently available on the Canadian market, Health Canada will be requesting that all manufacturers …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:01 GMT

Foreign Product Alert: Muscletech Hydroxystim capsules

About Health Canada Foreign Product Alert 2013-09 January 23, 2013 For immediate release Health Canada is advising consumers not to use the products specified below due to concerns about possible side-effects. More info Source of Alert Australian …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:01 GMT

Foreign Product Alert: Hong Kong Department of Health

About Health Canada Foreign Product Alert 2013-10 January 23, 2013 For immediate release Health Canada is advising consumers not to use the products specified below due to concerns about possible side-effects. More info Source of Alert Hong Kong Department …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry
Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:01 GMT

New statins labelling update: Risk of increased blood sugar levels and diabetes

About Health Canada Information Update 2013-11 January 24, 2013 OTTAWA - Health Canada is informing Canadians of a labelling update for all cholesterol-lowering drugs (also known as statins) regarding the risk of increased blood sugar levels and a small …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:01 GMT

One Lot of Infants’ Little Remedies for Fevers Recalled

About Health Canada Information Update 2013-12 January 24, 2013 OTTAWA - Health Canada is informing Canadians that Prestige Brands is conducting a voluntary recall of one lot (lot 3742) of its Infants’ Little Remedies for Fevers after testing conducted by …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:01 GMT

Reminding Canadians of the Importance of Food Safety for Older Adults

About Health Canada Information Update 2013-13 January 28, 2013 OTTAWA - 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 …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry
Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:01 GMT

New standard for hospitals on reporting adverse drug reactions released today - Standard will be supported by marketing activities ...

About Health Canada January 30, 2013 For immediate release OTTAWA - The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, today congratulated Accreditation Canada on including, for the first time, guidance on the reporting of adverse drug reactions in its …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:01 GMT

Arbonne Men’s Facial Moisturizer Recalled Due to Contamination

About Health Canada Advisory 2013-15 January 30, 2013 The issue Arbonne International Distribution Inc. is voluntarily recalling one lot (lot 043904) of its RE9 Advanced for Men Facial Moisturizer SPF 20 Sunscreen due to microbial contamination. Product …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:01 GMT

Cough & Cold Products Recalled Due to Defective Caps: May Cause Serious Harm to Children

About Health Canada Information Update 2013-16 January 31, 2013 OTTAWA - Health Canada is advising Canadians that Novartis Consumer Health Canada Inc. is conducting a voluntary recall of 17 products (see chart below) as the child resistant mechanism of …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:00 GMT

Health Canada to review safety of drug Diane-35

About Health Canada Information Update 2013-17 January 31, 2013 OTTAWA - Health Canada is currently conducting a review of all available safety information on the drug Diane-35. Health Canada has been monitoring the safety of Diane-35 on an ongoing basis, …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:00 GMT

Harper Government announces Canadians will have greater access to natural health products - New streamlined approach improves ...

About Health Canada February 2, 2013 For immediate release Information: Regulating natural health products in Canada MONTREAL - Canadians now have access to more than 60,000 licenced natural health products as a result of the Government of Canada's …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:00 GMT

Harper Government Introduces Stronger Health Warnings on Tanning Beds

About Health Canada February 24, 2013 For immediate release Information: Health Warning Messages on Tanning Beds February 24, 2013 For immediate release OTTAWA - Today, the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health and MP James Bezan (Selkirk-Interlake …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry
Published on September 25, 2012 - 14:00 GMT

Health Canada Warns Users of a Risk of Glass Explosion from Certain Gas Fireplaces manufactured by CFM Inc. (Majestic Fireplace)

About Health Canada Advisory 2012-142 September 24, 2012 For immediate release The issue: Consumers are being advised to stop using Majestic brand fireplaces that bear the trade names Insta-flame or Northern Flame (Models FSDV22, FSDV30 and FSDV32, Series …

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Published on July 11, 2012 - 20:13 GMT

Sanofi Toronto Facility Update Regarding ImmuCyst

2012-111 July 11, 2012 For immediate release OTTAWA - Health Canada has completed a thorough health risk assessment of the bladder cancer treatment ImmuCyst produced at Sanofi Pasteur's manufacturing plant in Toronto. A Health Canada …

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Published on July 10, 2012 - 16:13 GMT

Safe Handling of Fresh Produce

2012-110 July 10, 2012 For immediate release OTTAWA - Health Canada would like to remind Canadians of the importance of handling fresh produce safely to reduce the risk of foodborne illness. Fresh fruits and vegetables do not naturally contain …

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Published on June 26, 2012 - 16:13 GMT

Food Safety During the Summer Months

2012-103 June 26, 2012 For immediate release OTTAWA - Now that summer is here, Health Canada would like to remind Canadians of steps they can take to protect themselves from foodborne illnesses: clean, separate, cook and chill. As the temperature …

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Published on June 22, 2012 - 19:11 GMT

Counterfeit Drugs May Pose Serious Dangers to Your Health

2012-101 June 22, 2012 For immediate release OTTAWA - Counterfeit health products might not just be a consumer ripoff, they can also be dangerous to your health. While counterfeit health products may look like the ones you use every day, they have …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry

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