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Jul 2026

Health Canada’s New Draft Quality Guide for Natural Health Products: Open for Consultation
Health Canada’s New Draft Quality Guide for Natural Health Products: Open for Consultation
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At a Glance Health Canada has released a draft Quality of Natural Health Products Guide for consultation, proposing the most significant update to NHP quality guidance since the finalized Good […] Read More >>

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Jul 2026

Does GRAS Status Matter in Canada?
Does GRAS Status Matter in Canada?
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Abstract U.S. GRAS status is an important safety milestone, but it does not authorize an ingredient for sale in Canada. Instead, Health Canada evaluates ingredients under its own regulatory framework, […] Read More >>

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Jul 2026

cGMP vs GMP: Key Differences for Dietary Supplements and NHPs
cGMP vs GMP: Key Differences for Dietary Supplements and NHPs
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Abstract Good Manufacturing Practices are fundamental to product quality in both the Canadian Natural Health Product and U.S. dietary supplement industries. However, the requirements are not interchangeable. In the United […] Read More >>

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Jul 2026

Health Canada Red Tape Reduction Initiative: NHP Survey
Health Canada Red Tape Reduction Initiative: NHP Survey
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Abstract Introduction Health Canada’s Red Tape Reduction Initiative for Natural Health Products represents the latest step in the modernization of Canada’s NHP regulatory framework. The proposed amendments are intended to […] Read More >>

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Jun 2026

Health Canada Removes FPS Submission Requirement for NHP Applications
Health Canada Removes FPS Submission Requirement for NHP Applications
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Health Canada has released Natural Health Product Licensing Bulletin No.11 introducing a significant operational change to the way Finished Product Specifications (FPS) are handled for Natural Health Product (NHP) product […] Read More >>

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May 2026

Natural Health Products Labelling Compliance Extension: What Industry Needs to Know
Natural Health Products Labelling Compliance Extension: What Industry Needs to Know
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Health Canada has announced a significant update regarding the implementation timeline for the 2022 amendments to the Natural Health Products Regulations (NHPR) labelling requirements. Under the latest Natural Health Product […] Read More >>

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Apr 2026

Health Canada Reclassifies Sports Electrolyte Products as Foods: What Industry Needs to Know
Health Canada Reclassifies Sports Electrolyte Products as Foods: What Industry Needs to Know
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Health Canada has announced a significant regulatory update affecting sports electrolyte products, formally transitioning them from the Natural Health Product (NHP) framework to the food regulatory framework. This change reflects […] Read More >>

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Mar 2026

Does My Product Need an NPN in Canada
Does My Product Need an NPN in Canada
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Many companies entering the Canadian market ask the same question: does my product require an NPN? The answer depends on scope. In Canada, a product may require a Natural Product […] Read More >>

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Mar 2026

Health Canada Updates the NHP MAP: What Industry Needs to Know
Health Canada Updates the NHP MAP: What Industry Needs to Know
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Health Canada has released an updated version of the Natural Health Products Management of Applications Policy (NHP MAP), replacing the previous guidance published in April 2019. The revised NHP MAP […] Read More >>

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Feb 2026

Health Canada Is Abolishing Foreign Site Reference Numbers: What NHP Companies Need to Know
Health Canada Is Abolishing Foreign Site Reference Numbers: What NHP Companies Need to Know
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Health Canada is abolishing Foreign Site Reference Numbers (FSRNs). The details are outlined below, but the key takeaway is this: FSRNs are no longer available or accepted, and foreign site […] Read More >>

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Feb 2026

Health Canada Consultation: Draft Prebiotics Monograph for Natural Health Products
Health Canada Consultation: Draft Prebiotics Monograph for Natural Health Products
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Health Canada’s Natural and Non-prescription Health Products Directorate (NNHPD) has launched a 15-business-day consultation on a new draft Prebiotics Monograph for Natural Health Products (NHPs). Stakeholders have until February 20, […] Read More >>

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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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