FDA & Health Canada: Compliance Essentials for Innovative Foods and Ingredients
Novel food biotechnology has seen annual global growth of 10% with growth drivers such as nutrient enhancement, shelf life extension and improving food security-coupled with innovation in genetic modified crops, microbial biotechnology and alternative proteins. Key drivers have been health-conscious consumers, sustainability goals and technological breakthroughs.
The landscape for innovative food and health ingredients is evolving rapidly, and navigating the regulatory requirements in the U.S. and Canada has never been more critical. This session provides a comprehensive overview of how novel foods and functional health ingredients are assessed, approved, and monitored under FDA and Health Canada frameworks.
Participants will gain a clear understanding of:
- Regulatory definitions of novel foods and health ingredients in both jurisdictions
- FDA pathways such as GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) notifications, food additive petitions, and dietary ingredient requirements
- Health Canada’s novel food process, including safety assessments, compositional data
- Pre-market submission requirements, timelines, and supporting scientific evidence needed for approval
- Key compliance considerations post-market, including labeling, claims substantiation, and ingredient change notifications
Whether you are a food manufacturer, ingredient supplier, or regulatory affairs professional, this session will equip you with practical strategies to streamline submissions, anticipate regulator questions, and ensure your innovative products reach the North American market compliantly and efficiently.
Our Speaker:
Andrew Parshad, Founder & President, Quality Smart Solutions
Bio:
Andrew Parshad is the President, CEO, and founder of Quality Smart Solutions and Quality Import Solutions, a leading North American compliance solutions provider. His companies specialize in regulatory and quality assurance services to help brands and ingredient manufacturers comply with FDA and Health Canada regulations across various industries, including dietary supplements, foods, ingredients, cosmetics, OTC drugs, and medical devices.
Andrew has held key roles in multinational organizations before launching his own ventures. In 2007, he founded Quality Smart Solutions, which has since supported over 3500 clients navigating complex regulatory landscapes. Quality Import Solutions was established as a Health Canada-licensed importer for foods and natural health products, further expanding the range of services offered to clients.
Event Details:
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
12:00 - 12:45 p.m. EST
Through Zoom Webinar platform
