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 >>
Health claims are integral to the success of Natural Health Products (NHPs) here in Canada. They provide products with a competitive edge in the marketplace and consumers with the information […] Read More >>
Last summer, Health Canada implemented the Plain Language Labelling criteria for non-prescription products and has mandated that by June 30, 2021, all products must be compliant at the retail level. […] Read More >>
NHPD has released a revised Compendium of Monographs Guidance Document. This document is open for comment until October 26, 2013. The NHPD has issued a revision to its Compendium of […] Read More >>
Tuesday, December 18, 2012 On August 4, 2010 the Natural Health Products Directorate (NHPD) of Health Canada informed the natural health products industry of new legislation – the Unprocessed Product […] Read More >>
NHPD has released two data extracts online. These data extracts consist of a comprehensive listing of Site Licence and Foreign Site Reference Number (FSRN) holders1. In early August of this […] Read More >>
Until recently, the medicinal ingredient “vinpocetine” was considered an unacceptable ingredient for use in natural health products (NHPs) in Canada, according to the Natural Health Products Directorate (NHPD), and […] Read More >>
To date there are 350 Product Licence Applications (PLAs) outstanding that should have Temporary Marketing Authorization (TMA) applications in queue at Health Canada. As of September 30, 2012 regulatory […] Read More >>
Aspartame, also known as E 951, is an artificial sweetener that has been approved for use in foods and beverages in the European Union (EU), and as a flavour […] Read More >>
By Manushvi Chadha, BPharm, RA Cert NHP, Cosmetic and Drug Regulatory Affairs Associate As of June 2012 the Natural Health Product Directorate (NHPD) has released a document outlining their new […] Read More >>
By: Ashleigh Hampton, MSc Manager, Scientific Affairs On May 23, 2012, the Natural Health Products Directorate (NHPD) released the Draft: Pathway for Licensing Natural Health Products (NHPs) Making Modern Health […] Read More >>
By Monica Banach, MSc. NHP, Drug, Scientific & Regulatory Affairs Associate The Natural Health Product Directorate (NHPD) has set February 4, 2013 as the date when the Natural Health Product […] Read More >>
By Rupika Malhotra, MSc Food, Scientific and Regulatory Affairs Associate Recently, the Food Directorate and the Natural Health Products Directorate have made announcements with regards to new categorization of certain […] Read More >>
By Sorcha Kellett, BSc Regulatory Scientific Affairs Assistant Oil of Oregano (Origanum vulgare leaf extract) has been used traditionally for its health and medicinal benefits including improvement of immune function […] Read More >>
By Manushvi Chadha, BPharm, RA Cert NHP, Cosmetic and Drug Regulatory Affairs Associate All water-based, ready-to-consume caffeinated energy drink products containing caffeine are now deemed foods, though it is to […] Read More >>
Canada March 23, 2012 Special Alert – Caffeinated Energy Drinks FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE As per previous communication from Health Canada, caffeinated energy drinks will no longer be considered NHPs. They […] Read More >>
By: Ashleigh Hampton, MSc, Manager Scientific Affairs March 19, 2012 The Natural Health Products Directorate (NHPD) released the Evidence for Safety and Efficacy of Finished Natural Health Products (NHPs) guidance […] Read More >>
By William Morkel, Director of Quality & Compliance February 7, 2012 Sometime in early 2010 the Natural Health Products Directorate (NHPD) decided to halt reviews of all product licence applications […] Read More >>
By: Ashleigh Hampton, MSc, Scientific & Regulatory Affairs Associate January 23, 2012 You’ve developed an innovative natural health product, compiled the full submission for a Product License Application and thought […] Read More >>
by Manushvi Chadha, BPharm, RA Cert Regulatory Affairs Associate, dicentra The past year had the NHPD re-evaluate their strategy for enzyme and probiotic-containing products, which had been on hold for […] Read More >>
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