NHPID and NPN: 6 Key Things Businesses Should Know

Screenshot of Health Canada's NHPID and NPN search pages

If you’re selling natural health products in Canada, understanding NHPID and NPN is essential. These tools from Health Canada determine whether your ingredients are acceptable and whether your product is eligible to be sold legally.

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Natural Health Products (NHP/NPN) Panel Top 19 Questions Answered

Natural Health Products NHP NPN

1. What is the NHP Licensing Process/what is needed for it? This process involves the submission of a product license application to Health Canada. Ø Documents normally contained within a submission are Cover Letter and a Product license Application form. Other documents may be required based on the classification of the product and who is

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SFCR License and Preventive Control Plans (PCP) Explained

SFCR License and Preventive Control Plans

In this blog, we’ll focus on answering your questions about the SFCR License and Preventive Control Plans, including why they are important and how they go together. What is a Safe Food for Canadians Regulations License (SFCR)? The Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR) and the Safe Food for Canadians Act (SFCA) came into effect

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5 Key Reasons Why Drug Identification Numbers Matter

Drug Identification Number DIN

Overview Manufacturers of prescription and non-prescription drugs are required to obtain a Drug Identification Number (DIN) before the drug product is marketed in Canada. A DIN is a unique, computer-generated, eight-digit number issued to the manufacturer and printed on the front of package labels. A DIN identifies the following product characteristics: manufacturer; product name; active

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Regulatory & Market Landscapes of CBD as a NHP

Natural Health Products that contain CBD

https://youtu.be/veCBMkYUWEU Market Analysis and Overview of CPG Market:  Will CBD Products be considered an NHP? The consumer packaged goods (CPG) market, including cannabis and natural health products (NHPs), is always on the lookout for changes in the regulations that allow for new products, be it new packaging, formulation, or types.  One of such recent developments

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FDA Releases Draft Guidance on Enforcement Discretion for Certain NAC Products

NAC Products Dietary Supplements

Navigating the FDA and NAC regulations can be intimidating, but with the right information and guidance, you’ll be able to understand and comply with all applicable rules. In this article, we’ll provide a comprehensive overview of the FDA and NAC regulations so you can ensure your product meets all necessary requirements. What is the NAC?

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