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Health Canada

Stay current on Health Canada drug safety and pharmacovigilance requirements, including RMP submission guidance, safety labelling changes, and vigilance reporting expectations for marketed products. Briefings highlight operational impacts for local affiliate compliance, label governance, and cross-border regulatory intelligence monitoring.

11 updates · Sorted by impact priority

publicHealth Canada · Canada · Updated Jun 5, 2026

Cosyland Kids Kitchen Step Stools recalled due to fall and entrapment hazards (Model CS0003)

Urgency: High

Immediately stop using the recalled stools, store away from children, and contact Wan Yi (866-677-3889 / customerservice-ca@cosyland.com) to request free repair parts (protective nets, stabilizing feet, instructions).

Signal ManagementLabelingRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact2 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, Signal Management Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Consumer product recall
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publicHealth Canada · Canada · Updated Jun 4, 2026

Wyze Solar Cam Pan Recalled Due to Burn and Fire Hazards

Urgency: High

Immediately stop use; visit Wyze Labs website for refund process. Report incidents to Health Canada.

Signal ManagementLabelingRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact2 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, Signal Management Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Consumer product recall
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publicHealth Canada · Canada · Updated Jun 4, 2026

ARTIS Icono Ceiling, Floor and Biplane Systems Recall

Urgency: High

Identify and quarantine affected ARTIS Icono systems in inventory; contact manufacturer for update guidance.

Signal ManagementLabelingRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact2 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, Signal Management Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Health Product Recall
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publicHealth Canada · Canada · Updated Jun 4, 2026

Giraffe™ OmniBed™ Carestation™ - Fastener Disengagement Risk

Urgency: High

Healthcare facilities should implement manufacturer's corrective actions to ensure safe operation.

Signal ManagementLabelingRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact2 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, Signal Management Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Medical Device Recall
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publicHealth Canada · Canada · Updated Jun 3, 2026

Dexcom G7 Sensor Lot Recall – Unauthorized Distribution of Non-Conforming Lots in Canada

Urgency: High

Identify and quarantine products from lots 1725204004 and 1725069002; contact patients who received sensors from these lots; report adverse events if any.

Signal ManagementLabelingRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact2 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, Signal Management Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Medical Device Recall
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publicHealth Canada · Canada · Updated Jun 1, 2026

Omnipod Insulin Management System Recall in Canada

Urgency: High

Identify affected lots and implement recall procedures as per Health Canada guidelines.

Signal ManagementLabelingRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact2 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, Signal Management Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Health product recall
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publicHealth Canada · Canada · Updated May 23, 2026

Health Canada updates RMP submission guidance effective 1 July 2025

Urgency: High

1) Retrieve and review the updated “Submitting risk management plans guidance document” (PDF) and linked templates referenced from the overview (e.g., RMP note to reviewer, Canadian-specific addendum, RMP summary template) and map deltas vs the superseded 2015 approach. 2) Update Canada submission checklists/work instructions for the 1 July 2025 effective date, including the requirement that the RMP include a summary in English and French and use of the RMP summary attestation/acknowledgment form. 3) Ask Regulatory Intelligence/RA to brief PV leadership on the Agile Licensing notice timeline (RMP provisions in force 1 April 2027) and confirm how transitional provisions will be operationalized for existing RMPs submitted prior to that date.

Label GovernanceRisk ManagementLocal Safety Officer
SOP Impact5 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Local Safety Officer, Signal Management Lead, Labeling Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Country Guides
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publicHealth Canada · Updated May 22, 2026

Health Canada Q&A accepts PSUR or PBRER for C.01.018 reports

Urgency: High

Health Canada update requires triage for Local Affiliate Compliance, Inspection Readiness, Risk Management; confirm local obligations and document follow-up actions.

Local Affiliate ComplianceInspection ReadinessLocal Safety Officer
SOP Impact5 SOPs
ConfidenceMedium
Relevant for: Local Safety Officer, Signal Management Lead, PV Quality Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Country Guides
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publicHealth Canada · Updated May 22, 2026

Health Canada reposts device recall forms and updates GVP GUI-0102

Urgency: High

Health Canada update requires triage for Local Affiliate Compliance, Device Vigilance, Inspection Readiness; confirm local obligations and document follow-up actions.

Local Affiliate ComplianceDevice VigilanceLocal Safety Officer
SOP Impact4 SOPs
ConfidenceMedium
Relevant for: Local Safety Officer, Regulatory Intelligence Lead, Medical Device Vigilance Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Regulators
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publicHealth Canada · Canada · Updated Jul 15, 2026

Order Providing for Reliance on Foreign Regulatory Authority Decisions for Certain Drugs (Ministerial Reliance Order)

Urgency: High

Manufacturers must demonstrate that any variances from the foreign authorized drugs do not adversely affect safety or effectiveness when filing for deeming under this new framework.

Country ComplianceSignal ManagementRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact2 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, Signal Management Lead, QPPV
verifiedRegulatory action: Draft Guidance
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publicHealth Canada · Canada · Updated Jun 25, 2026

Addition of Donanemab, Islatravir, and Pegzilarginase to Prescription Drug List

Urgency: High

MAHs must implement safety monitoring protocols and ensure compliance with reporting obligations associated with the newly classified prescription drugs.

Country ComplianceLabelingRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact2 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, Labeling Lead, QPPV
verifiedRegulatory action: Notice
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