In 2014, Health Canada introduced Plain Language Labelling (PLL) Regulations to improve the safe use of non-prescription drug products and reduce preventable harm from medication errors by making drug labels and packages easier to read and understand.
These packaging regulations meant significant impacts to packaging format, content and design for over-the-counter drugs sold in Canada, with compliant formats required in 2021. Similar regulations for nutraceutical product packaging have been finalized with compliance requirements starting in 2025.
As a leader in developing packaging compliant with these standards, Jones has proven solutions and unparalleled experience helping global pharmaceutical customers navigate the packaging revision process — from start to finish.