Barcodes and Beyond – Learn how small businesses focused on natural, organic and wellness products can leverage a GS1 Canada subscription to access authentic barcodes, data and content standards to ensure you are trade ready for retailers, foodservice, broker-distributors and online marketplaces.

Everyday, 10 billion+ GS1 Barcodes are scanned worldwide. GS1 barcodes are globally recognized and play a key role in the global supply chain, enabling organizations to identify, track and trace products as they move through the supply chain, whether locally or around the world. If you are a launching a new product or interested in increasing your distribution, join our webinar with GS1 Canada to learn how barcodes can help you sell and protect your products.

What you will learn:

• Why Barcodes, GTINs and product identification are essential to selling your product and protecting consumers.
• Which standards including product attributes, regulations, labelling, claims and certifications impact your products and how to stay up to date.
• How your GS1 Canada subscription provides access to a system designed to capture your data and content so can conveniently and easily manage and share it with your trading partners.

The Canadian Health Food Association (CHFA) is excited to announce a comprehensive webinar dedicated to helping you grow and maintain compliance of your natural, organic, and wellness business as you enter new markets.

Session 1: Unlocking Opportunities in Hong Kong and Taiwan
9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Session presented in English.

Dive into the dynamic markets of Hong Kong and Taiwan. Learn about consumer trends, regulatory landscapes, and effective market entry strategies. If you are joining us at CHFA NOW, you will get to meet importers in person, looking to bring your products into Asia. CHFA also has access to funding that will be used to help you with this venture- more details will be shared at the webinar.

Session 2: Stay ahead of the curve with your US Sales
9:45 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Session presented in English.

This session will prepare you for cross border sales and ensure your business meets compliance.

• Learn about the USA traceability requirements under the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act. Food manufacturers selling to the US will need to comply with these food safety requirements.
• Hear the latest Amazon requirements to sell in the United States of America.

Session 3: Expanding Your Quebec Business into the rest of Canada
11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Session presented in French.

• Learn from experts on the differences in marketing trends and strategies, regional preferences, and regulatory considerations when expanding your Quebec based business into the rest Canada.

Health Canada is strangling Natural Health Products (NHPs) in red tape, leading to increased costs and fewer products on store shelves for Canadians.

We launched Save Our Supplements to advocate against overregulation in the NHP industry. CHFA will share updates on our advocacy efforts during this webinar series and offer our community an opportunity to ask us any questions about the campaign or the changing regulations. Let's work together to #SaveOurSupplements.

From depleting label inventory and considering reformulating your product, to redesigning your packaging to maintain your brand identity despite the new label requirement, there are a lot of areas to consider when considering these new regulations. We are hosting a webinar to guide you through the upcoming front-of-pack changes in Canada coming into effect January 1, 2026.

Join MP Luc Thériault, Health Critic for the Bloc Quebecois and Vice Chair of HESA, as he delivers a crucial update on the current state of Natural Health Products (NHPs). A solid advocate for the NHP industry, MP Thériault will share the Bloc’s unwavering support and provide key insights into the ongoing SOS Campaign. This high-stakes webinar is a must-attend for industry professionals and individuals deeply invested in preserving the future of NHPs. Don't miss out on this exclusive opportunity to stay informed and actively contribute to the fight for our supplements! Tell your friends, clients and any other NHP supporters!

Note: this webinar will be held in French.

Join us as we discuss our latest white paper and unravel the complexities around Canada’s regulatory framework on natural health products. We invite you to contribute your insights, experiences, and ideas so we can best represent and advocate for you in discussions with Government.

Open to CHFA Members Only

Note: The session will be held in English. All materials will be sent out in both French and English, and Members may comment and participate in either language during the event as the Facilitator is bilingual.

Health Canada is strangling Natural Health Products (NHPs) in red tape, leading to increased costs and fewer products on store shelves for Canadians.

We launched Save Our Supplements to advocate against overregulation in the NHP industry. CHFA will share updates on our advocacy efforts during this webinar series and offer our community an opportunity to ask us any questions about the campaign or the changing regulations. Let's work together to #SaveOurSupplements.

Open to CHFA members only!

Do you currently have a temporary market authorization (TMA) for a product that will need to transition to the requirements under the new Supplemented Foods Regulations?

This webinar will walk your through an overview of what you need to know about labelling your supplemented food. For companies new to the supplemented food category, this webinar will outline the food categories permitted to be supplemented and the list of nutrients they are permitted to be supplemented with.

Open to CHFA Members Only

We are in an era of heightened consumer awareness and interest to know what is in the products we consume and along with regulatory obstacles, making accurate and compliant claims is paramount to success in the natural, organic and wellness (NOW) industry.

CHFA is hosting a “Claims Day” on April 30 with two webinars – one for food products and one for natural health products (NHPs) to help you navigate the complex landscape of claims regulations in Canada and help gain consumer trust. For the webinar on NHPs, we will focus on the recently updated Guidance on distinction between advertising and other activities for health products. You’ll leave both sessions with insights and knowledge you need and the tools necessary to ensure you are using accurate information to help build trust in your brand.

• What you can and can’t say: Gain clarity on the regulatory frameworks governing claims in Canada including the nuances of ingredient claims.
• Enhance brand trust: Uncover strategies for developing compelling and substantiated claims that drive sales and build trust with consumers.
• Your questions answered: Get answers to your questions and clarify any uncertainties surrounding claims compliance during the Q&A period.

The Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP) is a $4 billion initiative that was introduced in 2021 by the Government of Canada to help small- to medium-sized businesses get online, increase their e-commerce presence, and digitize business operations.

Jelly Digital Marketing & PR is one of Canada’s Digital Advisors and is proudly sharing their expertise to help Canadian businesses access this funding. Join CDAP expert, Darian Kovacs, for an interactive and lively webinar on Wednesday, May 15th, 2024.

In this 45-minute webinar, we'll cover:

• How to access and best use the $123,000 in federal funding to advance your business.
• Program eligibility - all you need is 1-499 employee(s) and gross revenue of $500,000-$10M in one of the last three tax years.
• How to fully leverage the $7,300 wage subsidies for existing and new staff.
• And any questions you may have.

Open to CHFA Members Only

Curious what opportunities might be available to you in the business of food? Join us as we explore untapped business opportunities amidst evolving regulations and dynamic consumer trends.

In this Q&A, personal finance expert, Barry Choi will share tips and tricks related to finance for business owners. From maximizing their business credit cards, to providing employees with solid non-bias education about employee benefits, Barry is here to answer any questions you may have.

Health Canada is strangling Natural Health Products (NHPs) in red tape, leading to increased costs and fewer products on store shelves for Canadians.

We launched Save Our Supplements to advocate against overregulation in the NHP industry. CHFA will share updates on our advocacy efforts during this webinar series and offer our community an opportunity to ask us any questions about the campaign or the changing regulations. Let's work together to #SaveOurSupplements.