27 min
Episode 22: Multiple Layers, Unanswered Questions: Why We Need a Pause and Reset of the NHP Industry with Tania John NutraStrong Podcast
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Back to the drawing board with SGS Nutrasource VP of NHP & Pharmaceutical Regulatory Sciences, Tania John! Listen in as Will and Tania unpack the intricacies of Canadian NHP regulations and really dive into the proposed cost recovery program. Beyond the financial implications, such as the transition from zero costs to potentially $58K for a new product licence, the podcast explores the broader impacts on companies and consumers alike. Will these increased costs be shifted onto consumers? What does this mean for businesses eyeing Canada as a market? Learn about the political dimensions and industry responses, considering Canada's reputation as the gold standard for NHP regulations.
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Ms. John brings 17 years of regulatory and quality experience in the Canadian Natural Health Product (NHP) space, including cross-functional support and project management. As Vice President of NHP & Pharmaceutical Regulatory Sciences, Tania works closely with SGS Nutrasource’s analytical, clinical, medical writing, business development, and marketing teams to ensure client objectives are exceeded through strong scientific substantiation and strategic partnership. She has a B.Sc. and M.Sc. from the University of Guelph, majoring in Nutrition & Nutraceutical Sciences and Food Safety & Quality Assurance, respectively. Previously, Ms. John served as a Product Licensing & QA Associate at Now Foods/Puresource Inc. prior to joining SGS Nutrasource as Regulatory Affairs Specialist and, later, Associate Director, then Director of Regulatory Affairs. After 6 years, Ms. John took on a Regulatory Affairs Lead position at the Clorox Company where she was instrumental in Canadian compliance and innovation licensing of its natural health supplements, namely the Renew Life and NeoCell brands. While passionate about all categories, she has developed a niche for herself in the beauty from within and digestive care areas. She is also a steward of the industry, leading the Global Prebiotic Association’s (GPA) Scientific & Technical and Regulatory Committees and is actively involved with the Canadian Health Food Association’s (CHFA), serving on their Regulatory Affairs Advisory Council.
Back to the drawing board with SGS Nutrasource VP of NHP & Pharmaceutical Regulatory Sciences, Tania John! Listen in as Will and Tania unpack the intricacies of Canadian NHP regulations and really dive into the proposed cost recovery program. Beyond the financial implications, such as the transition from zero costs to potentially $58K for a new product licence, the podcast explores the broader impacts on companies and consumers alike. Will these increased costs be shifted onto consumers? What does this mean for businesses eyeing Canada as a market? Learn about the political dimensions and industry responses, considering Canada's reputation as the gold standard for NHP regulations.
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Ms. John brings 17 years of regulatory and quality experience in the Canadian Natural Health Product (NHP) space, including cross-functional support and project management. As Vice President of NHP & Pharmaceutical Regulatory Sciences, Tania works closely with SGS Nutrasource’s analytical, clinical, medical writing, business development, and marketing teams to ensure client objectives are exceeded through strong scientific substantiation and strategic partnership. She has a B.Sc. and M.Sc. from the University of Guelph, majoring in Nutrition & Nutraceutical Sciences and Food Safety & Quality Assurance, respectively. Previously, Ms. John served as a Product Licensing & QA Associate at Now Foods/Puresource Inc. prior to joining SGS Nutrasource as Regulatory Affairs Specialist and, later, Associate Director, then Director of Regulatory Affairs. After 6 years, Ms. John took on a Regulatory Affairs Lead position at the Clorox Company where she was instrumental in Canadian compliance and innovation licensing of its natural health supplements, namely the Renew Life and NeoCell brands. While passionate about all categories, she has developed a niche for herself in the beauty from within and digestive care areas. She is also a steward of the industry, leading the Global Prebiotic Association’s (GPA) Scientific & Technical and Regulatory Committees and is actively involved with the Canadian Health Food Association’s (CHFA), serving on their Regulatory Affairs Advisory Council.
27 min