Regulatory agencies in Canada

A number of agreements exist with regulatory agencies in Canada, the United... 

Founded in 1990, the International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) is comprised of the pharmacopeial manufacturers associations in Europe (EFPIA), Japan (JPMA), the United States (PMA), and the drug regulatory agencies in Europe (EEC), Japan (MHW), and the United States (FDA), with the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association (IFPMA) serving as secretariat. Pharmacopeias are not members of the ICH, where membership is reserved for three PMAs and three regulatory agencies. Invited observers include Canada, WHO, and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA). 

Environmental Assessment The public was interested in how they could participate in the environmental assessment process and whether a full public review was necessary. As well, they wanted information on the roles assumed by the environmental regulatory agencies (Environment Canada and Alberta Environment) in the project. 

Compared to United States, only few EO products are available in the European Union [EU] and Canada, where registration is stricter. Pest Management Regulatory Agency [PMRA, Canada] decided in 2004 to deregister citronella products due to a lack of safety data. However, since Health Canada did not identify any imminent health risks, citronella-based personal insect repellents will remain on the market until a final decision is made [99, 100], but strict recommendations accompany the use of these products. 

The United States is not the only country concerned about the safety of ephedra. Health Canada, the Canadian health regulatory agency, requested a voluntary recall of products containing both natural and chemical ephedra in 2002, because it received 60 reports of adverse events related to ephedra use. 

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