Navigating to a natural solution.

Finding the path to regulatory approval for a new tick repellent

The Opportunity

Every year thousands of Canadians are infected with Lyme Disease because of an encounter with ticks. As Lyme Disease-carrying tick populations are on the increase, those who enjoy outdoor activities in the spring, summer, and fall need reliable protection. Traditional insect repellent products often contain harsh chemicals to be effective, but AtlanTick have leveraged natural plant-based ingredients derived from indigenous practices to create a powerful new line of tick repellent solutions. 

The Challenge

Bringing a new wellness product to market is not easy. There are many complex regulatory requirements in place. AtlanTick knew their tick-repellent products for yard and fabric treatment worked, but they needed to navigate the labyrinth of regulatory process and requirements to ensure they could get it on the shelves and into the hands of consumers. 

NPC’s Solution

NPC provided in-depth guidance to help AtlanTick explore the formulation requirements necessary for the compliance process. They also connected the company to a regulatory consultant and provided $18,000 through their Fast Track to Financing Program to support the work. With this work complete, the company has made applications to Health Canada’s PMRA and hopes these products will soon join their other tick repellent products in market.