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Nov 2025

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

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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)

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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

By dicentra

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

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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

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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

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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!

By dicentra

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

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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

By dicentra

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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May 2024

Health Canada Publishes Interim Order Concerning the Sale of NHPs Containing Ephedrine & Pseudoephedrine

By dicentra

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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Mar 2024

How to get a Natural Product Number (NPN) for your Natural Health Product in Canada

By dicentra

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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Oct 2023

NNHPD Announces NHP Monograph Revision Consultation Plan

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Health Canada’s Natural Non-Prescription Health Products Directorate (NNHPD) recently announced that beginning at the end of October, they will begin consulting on monograph revisions. This initiative is geared toward enhancing […] Read More >>

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Oct 2022

What is the Difference Between a DIN and an NPN?

By dicentra

Bringing a drug or a natural health product to market in Canada involves applying for an 8-digit numerical code, called a DIN for drugs, or an NPN for natural health […] Read More >>

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Jul 2022

Changes to Natural Health Product Regulations (NHPR) Labelling Requirements

By dicentra

New labelling requirements announced by Health Canada in Canada Gazette, Part II, Volume 156, Number 14 titled “Regulations Amending the Natural Health Products Regulations” have come into effect as of […] Read More >>

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Mar 2021

The NHP GMP Inspection Pilot Program is Here – Are You Ready?

By dicentra

Health Canada’s new NHP GMP Inspection Pilot Program is here and depending on the outcome, it could be here to stay. If made permanent, this program will mark the beginning […] Read More >>

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Jul 2020

Naming your NHP: Tips for Health Canada Approval

By dicentra

A “Brand Name” is defined as the name under which your NHP (Natural Health Product) is registered or sold. Selecting a “Brand Name” for your NHP is an important part […] Read More >>

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Nov 2019

The Importance of Taking a Proactive and Anticipatory Approach Towards Quality and Regulatory Compliance of Natural Health Products (NHPs)

By dicentra

Natural Health Products (NHPs) are widely purchased and used by many Canadians. Consumers have the expectation that natural health products are fit for their purpose and there is a reasonable […] Read More >>

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Oct 2019

Video Recap from CHFA East 2019

By dicentra

CHFA East 2019 has wrapped up another successful conference and trade show. From numerous educational sessions to new products at the tradeshow, there was a lot of great information and […] Read More >>

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Sep 2019

5 Tips to Avoid Having your Natural Health Products License Application Refused

By dicentra

Has having a natural health product license application just getting accepted into the queue felt like an accomplishment? Have you been waiting on an Application Acknowledgement Letter (AAL) from the Natural […] Read More >>

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