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Nov 2026

Outsourced Quality Assurance for NHP Companies: When Does It Make Sense?
Outsourced Quality Assurance for NHP Companies: When Does It Make Sense?
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At a Glance Natural Health Product (NHP) companies in Canada must maintain appropriate quality assurance oversight, but they are not necessarily required to employ a full-time Quality Assurance Person (QAP). […] Read More >>

06

Nov 2026

Class III NHP Applications in Canada: Requirements, Timelines, and Evidence
Class III NHP Applications in Canada: Requirements, Timelines, and Evidence
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At a Glance Class III Natural Health Product (NHP) applications in Canada require a more comprehensive regulatory assessment than Class I or Class II submissions. These applications generally involve products […] Read More >>

06

Nov 2026

How to Respond to a Health Canada Information Request Notice (IRN)
How to Respond to a Health Canada Information Request Notice (IRN)
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At a Glance Receiving an Information Request Notice (IRN) from Health Canada does not automatically mean that a Natural Health Product (NHP) application has been rejected. An IRN identifies additional […] Read More >>

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Oct 2026

What Happens When an NHP Batch Fails Quality Testing?
What Happens When an NHP Batch Fails Quality Testing?
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At a Glance When a Natural Health Product (NHP) batch fails quality testing, manufacturers and importers must investigate the result, assess its potential impact on product safety and quality, and […] Read More >>

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Oct 2026

What Does a Quality Assurance Person Do for Natural Health Products?
What Does a Quality Assurance Person Do for Natural Health Products?
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At a Glance A Quality Assurance Person (QAP) is responsible for ensuring that Natural Health Products (NHPs) meet applicable quality requirements before they are made available for sale in Canada. […] Read More >>

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Oct 2026

Can You Import NHPs into Canada Without Your Own Site Licence?
Can You Import NHPs into Canada Without Your Own Site Licence?
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At a Glance Companies seeking to import Natural Health Products (NHPs) into Canada do not necessarily need to obtain their own Site Licence. Under Canada’s Natural Health Products Regulations, commercial […] Read More >>

16

Oct 2026

Health Canada Announces Interim Compliance Approach for NHP Monograph Labelling Updates
Health Canada Announces Interim Compliance Approach for NHP Monograph Labelling Updates
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At a Glance Before Bulletin No. 13, Health Canada expected product licence holders to align labels affected by monograph revisions with the latest version of the monograph within three years […] Read More >>

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Oct 2026

Bringing a Probiotic to Market in Canada: NHP, Food and Novel Food Pathways
Bringing a Probiotic to Market in Canada: NHP, Food and Novel Food Pathways
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Abstract Bringing a probiotic product to market in Canada begins with determining how the finished product will be classified. Depending on its composition, dosage form, intended use, claims and overall […] Read More >>

05

Oct 2026

NHP GMP Inspections: What Importers Need to Demonstrate
NHP GMP Inspections: What Importers Need to Demonstrate
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Abstract Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) establish the controls necessary to help ensure Natural Health Products (NHPs) are consistently manufactured, packaged, labelled, imported, distributed and stored in a manner that supports […] Read More >>

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Aug 2026

Health Canada Expands the List of Interchangeable Terms for NHP Labelling
Health Canada Expands the List of Interchangeable Terms for NHP Labelling
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At a Glance Health Canada’s Natural and Non-prescription Health Products Directorate (NNHPD) has updated its List of Interchangeable Terms to provide greater flexibility when labelling Natural Health Products (NHPs) and […] Read More >>

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Aug 2026

What Is Vanessa’s Law and How Does It Impact Therapeutic Products in Canada?
What Is Vanessa’s Law and How Does It Impact Therapeutic Products in Canada?
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At a Glance Vanessa’s Law, formally known as the Protecting Canadians from Unsafe Drugs Act, strengthened Health Canada’s authority to identify and respond to safety risks associated with therapeutic products […] Read More >>

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Aug 2026

What Is NHP Stability Testing? Understanding Shelf Life, Expiry Dates, and Health Canada Requirements
What Is NHP Stability Testing? Understanding Shelf Life, Expiry Dates, and Health Canada Requirements
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At a Glance Stability testing is the process of evaluating how the quality of a dietary supplement or Natural Health Product (NHP) changes over time under defined storage conditions. The […] Read More >>

21

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

Front-of-Package Nutrition Labelling Is Now Enforceable in Canada: Who Must Comply and What Happens If You Don’t?
Front-of-Package Nutrition Labelling Is Now Enforceable in Canada: Who Must Comply and What Happens If You Don’t?
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Abstract Canada’s Front-of-Package (FOP) nutrition labelling requirements are now fully enforceable. Since January 1, 2026, most prepackaged foods imported, manufactured, or packaged at retail in Canada must display the prescribed […] 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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