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Nov 2025

Health Canada Releases Two New Regulatory Tools: What NHP Companies Need to Know
Health Canada Releases Two New Regulatory Tools: What NHP Companies Need to Know
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On November 18, 2025, the Natural and Non-prescription Health Products Directorate (NNHPD) introduced two important regulatory tools designed to bring greater clarity, predictability, and flexibility to Canada’s Natural Health Product […] Read More >>

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Oct 2025

Health Canada Postpones Implementation of NHP Cost Recovery Fees
Health Canada Postpones Implementation of NHP Cost Recovery Fees
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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 […] Read More >>

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Sep 2025

Health Canada Finalizes New Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Guide for Natural Health Products (NHPs)
Health Canada Finalizes New Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Guide for Natural Health Products (NHPs)
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In October 2024, Health Canada launched a consultation to update the 2015 Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Guidance Document (Version 3.0). That draft focused on simplifying language, aligning with international quality […] Read More >>

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Jul 2025

HS-Codes, Health Products, and the Ongoing Trade War
HS-Codes, Health Products, and the Ongoing Trade War
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As Canada continues to engage in an ongoing global trade war, it is important that you ensure your products are properly classified, both from a regulatory and a commercial perspective. […] Read More >>

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Mar 2025

Health Canada Consultation: Proposed Regulatory Pathway for Non-Prescription CBD Products
Health Canada Consultation: Proposed Regulatory Pathway for Non-Prescription CBD Products
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Health Canada has launched a consultation on a proposed regulatory pathway for health products containing cannabidiol (CBD) that would allow access without a prescription. This marks a significant step in […] Read More >>

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Mar 2025

New Prioritization for Class II and Class III NHP Submissions: What You Need to Know
New Prioritization for Class II and Class III NHP Submissions: What You Need to Know
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Originally published March 10, 2025. Updated June 18, 2025, to reflect Health Canada’s June 9 expansion of the workload prioritization approach to include Class II submissions. Health Canada’s Natural and […] Read More >>

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Mar 2025

Health Canada’s Temporary Exemption for Certain NHP Labelling Requirements Now in Effect
Health Canada’s Temporary Exemption for Certain NHP Labelling Requirements Now in Effect
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Originally published March 4, 2025. Updated April 1, 2025, to reflect the March 26 announcement from Health Canada. Health Canada has now published the anticipated Ministerial Order confirming a temporary […] Read More >>

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Dec 2024

To All Natural Health Product Site-Licence Holders – Watch Those Renewal Deadlines!
To All Natural Health Product Site-Licence Holders – Watch Those Renewal Deadlines!
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Those familiar with the Site Licensing renewal process know that SL renewals must be filed 30 days before the expiry date of the licence. Failure to meet the deadline will […] Read More >>

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Nov 2024

Update on Health Canada’s Monograph Revision Consultation Plan: Batch 4b Released
Update on Health Canada’s Monograph Revision Consultation Plan: Batch 4b Released
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Health Canada has released Batch 4b for consultation, marking another significant step in its Natural Health Products (NHP) monograph revision process. This ongoing initiative by the Natural and Non-Prescription Health […] Read More >>

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Oct 2024

Health Canada Consultation: Draft Updates to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for NHPs
Health Canada Consultation: Draft Updates to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for NHPs
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Health Canada has opened a consultation to update its 2015 Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) guide for Natural Health Products (NHPs). This effort is aimed at refining the existing guidelines, making […] Read More >>

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Sep 2024

Update on Health Canada’s Monograph Revision Consultation Plan: Batch 4 Released
Update on Health Canada’s Monograph Revision Consultation Plan: Batch 4 Released
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Health Canada continues its progress in revising the monographs for natural health products (NHPs), with the release of Batch 4a for consultation. This is part of the ongoing effort by […] Read More >>

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May 2024

Health Canada Publishes Interim Order Concerning the Sale of NHPs Containing Ephedrine & Pseudoephedrine
Health Canada Publishes Interim Order Concerning the Sale of NHPs Containing Ephedrine & Pseudoephedrine
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On May 17, 2024, Health Canada published the Interim Order Concerning the Sale of Certain Natural Health Products Containing Ephedrine or Pseudoephedrine. This order introduces specific condition-of-sale regulations for natural […] Read More >>

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May 2024

Update on Health Canada’s Monograph Revision Consultation Plan: Batch 3 Released
Update on Health Canada’s Monograph Revision Consultation Plan: Batch 3 Released
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Health Canada continues its commitment to updating and revising its monographs, releasing Batch 3 for consultation. This represents another crucial step in ensuring the accuracy and applicability of information provided […] Read More >>

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Mar 2024

Update on Health Canada’s Monograph Revision Consultation Plan: Batch 2 Released
Update on Health Canada’s Monograph Revision Consultation Plan: Batch 2 Released
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Health Canada’s ongoing efforts to update and revise its monographs continue with the release of Batch 2 for consultation. This marks another significant step in ensuring the accuracy and relevance […] Read More >>

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Mar 2024

How to get a Natural Product Number (NPN) for your Natural Health Product in Canada
How to get a Natural Product Number (NPN) for your Natural Health Product in Canada
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A Natural Product Number (NPN) is an 8-digit number issued to a Natural Health Product (NHP), after an assessment, indicating its approval by Health Canada’s Natural and Non-Prescription Health Products […] Read More >>

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