Why Choose Guires's FRL as Your Food Product Development (FPD) Consultant and Partner?

There are several options in almost every product area in today’s market, and the difficulty is in coming up with unique items that stand out and connect with customers. Guires Food Research Lab (FRL) takes a holistic approach to creating food and beverage products. We define, demographically target, and build effective goods through a sequential process for category selection and comprehension. The client can visit the lab to learn the process. We offer unlimited rounds of revisions to ensure customer satisfaction. The final product prototype, along with the documentation process, including the video (through email), will be shipped to the client, and in case the client is not satisfied with the video, a food technology consultant will visit the place for the product demo at the client’s costs.

What are the different forms that you deliver the Food Product Formulations?

The food industry is witnessing a new form of consumption. Keeping that in mind, we can formulate the products in the form of ready-to-eat, ready-to-drink, ready-to-mix, ready-to-serve, and ready-to-cook food products. We use ingredients that offer an added value to the development and improve its indulgence and sustainability in terms of its functional ingredients, plant-based food dyes, and natural preservatives with a clean label.

What are the sectors Food Research Lab cover?

We cover a wide range of sectors such as soups, sauces and dips, chips, tortillas, dry beverage powder, plant-based products, masalas, puddings, instant mixes and many more.

How is sensory testing been carried out?

Our sensory examination leads to the precise formulation and recipe recommendations. We develop data-driven design models based on sensory research and customer insights. The fact-based design methodology used by Guires reduces risk and gives our clients market confidence while cutting development time in half. With our dedicated sensory lab facility, our team takes satisfaction in creating and optimizing successful products in the marketplace, generating a favourable return on investment, and developing brand advocates.

Carrying out post-market activities for NHP in Canada

16 May

How post-market activities should be carried out for NHP in Canada?

by Food Research Lab

in Regulation Updates

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In Canada, the Natural and Non-prescription Health Products Directorate (NNHPD) of Health Canada regulates Natural Health Products (NHPs). After an NHP is authorized for sale in Canada, the manufacturer or distributor must conduct post-market activities to monitor the safety and efficacy of the product.

These activities may include:

Adverse Reaction Reporting: Manufacturers and distributors are required to report any adverse reactions to Health Canada. Consumers can also report adverse reactions directly to Health Canada through the Canada Vigilance Program.
Quality Assurance: A system must be in place for manufacturers and distributors to guarantee the product’s continued safety, efficacy, and quality.
Labelling and Advertising: The Food and Drugs Act and the Natural Health Products Regulations must be complied with by the product label and advertising. The NNHPD may review product labelling and advertising to ensure compliance.
Market Surveillance: The NNHPD may conduct market surveillance activities to identify and address any safety or quality issues related to NHPs.
Compliance and Enforcement: Health Canada may act against manufacturers or distributors who do not comply with the regulations.

In summary, post-market activities for NHPs in Canada are designed to ensure that the products remain safe, effective, and high-quality. Manufacturers and distributors must record adverse reactions, implement a quality assurance programme, adhere to labelling and advertising regulations, and abide by market monitoring activities and Health Canada’s enforcement actions.