Health Canada has confirmed that implementation of the proposed cost recovery fees for Natural Health Products (NHPs) will not proceed on December 1, 2025, as originally planned.
According to correspondence from sources internal to Health Canada, the department has stated it will revisit the cost recovery proposal following upcoming regulatory and policy adjustments outlined in the Health Canada and Public Health Agency of Canada’s Red Tape Reduction Report. These adjustments are expected to significantly impact the agency’s program costing model and overall approach to NHP oversight.
The postponement allows Health Canada to align its cost recovery framework with upcoming regulatory modernization efforts. These include:
Health Canada has not announced a new implementation date, noting that the cost recovery program will be re-evaluated once these regulatory adjustments are finalized.
The delay provides companies additional time to plan and adjust before any new cost recovery structure is introduced. Businesses that had anticipated fees beginning in December 2025 can pause related financial planning until further updates are published.
Health Canada has emphasized that its current focus is on regulatory reform and that industry will be consulted again once the revised cost recovery framework is ready.
To remain ahead of upcoming changes, NHP stakeholders should:
For background on the original cost recovery proposal and fee schedule, read our full article:
Your Feedback Needed: Health Canada Revises Cost Recovery Fee Proposal for Natural Health Products
At dicentra, we help NHP manufacturers, importers, and brand owners navigate evolving Health Canada requirements – from cost recovery planning to regulatory compliance and labelling updates.
If you need guidance on how this postponement could affect your business, contact dicentra today.