The introduction of Vanessa’s Law in late 2014 has significantly changed the enforcement landscape, providing for the possibility of higher penalties than ever before in Canada. This training program will offer an overview of the new law and its potential impact on industry.
These companies should be aware of Health Canada’s approach to enforcement, and the penalties for being found offside Canadian rules and regulations so appropriate business decisions can be made. With the introduction of Vanessa’s law in late 2014, the landscape has changed significantly. There is now the possibility of significantly higher penalties and other enforcement measures, including the disclosure of confidential business information.
An error can be costly: Health Canada’s enforcement provisions include the ability to impose strict penalties and jail time (higher now, with the introduction of Vanessa’s law), order a stop sale and/or product recall. This course will illustrate why the cost of doing business is becoming increasingly high and why it is essential for businesses to be aware of the rules of the game.
Why Should You Attend:
This advanced webinar will offer guidance for all companies involved in the manufacture, advertising and sale of pharmaceuticals, medical devices and natural health products (including external advisors and consultants) that do business, or want to do business, in Canada.These companies should be aware of Health Canada’s approach to enforcement, and the penalties for being found offside Canadian rules and regulations so appropriate business decisions can be made. With the introduction of Vanessa’s law in late 2014, the landscape has changed significantly. There is now the possibility of significantly higher penalties and other enforcement measures, including the disclosure of confidential business information.
An error can be costly: Health Canada’s enforcement provisions include the ability to impose strict penalties and jail time (higher now, with the introduction of Vanessa’s law), order a stop sale and/or product recall. This course will illustrate why the cost of doing business is becoming increasingly high and why it is essential for businesses to be aware of the rules of the game.
Areas Covered in the Webinar:
Introductions: the regulator and relevant legislation
- Health Canada and the Inspectorate
- The Food and Drugs Act and its Regulations
- Vanessa’s Law - overview of new law and its potential impact on industry
- Compliance: Canadian requirements for the manufacture, advertising and marketing of pharmaceuticals, medical devices and natural health products
- Compliance monitoring, verifications and investigations
- Enforcement, and regulatory measures to ensure compliance
Who Will Benefit:
This webinar will provide valuable assistance to all personnel in any pharmaceutical, medical device or natural health product company that advertises or markets product in Canada, including:- Regulatory affairs
- Marketing
- Business Development
- Legal department
- External consultants who advise pharmaceutical or medical device companies
Course Provider
Sara Zborovski,
