A Homeopathic Medicine Number (DIN-HM) is issued to homeopathic medicines in Canada. A DIN (Drug Identification Number) is a number issued by Health Canada to a drug product to be sold in Canada. Having a DIN-HM number is mandatory to sell your homeopathic medicines. Homeopathic medicines are treated differently under the Natural Health Product Regulations because they can contain or be manufactured from substances (Schedule F or Schedule D substances) that are not otherwise regulated under the Natural Health Products Regulations.

Why do homeopathic drugs require regulatory compliance in Canada?

. Homeopathic medicines are treated differently under the Natural Health Product Regulations because they can contain or be manufactured from substances (Schedule F or Schedule D substances) that are not otherwise regulated under the Natural Health Products Regulations. In the event that a product categorised as a drug under the Food and Drugs Act is marketed without a DIN, it does not comply with Health Canada requirements. Having a DIN-HM in Canada informs patients that the homeopathic drug has been made in a way that ensures the product’s quality and the label is comprehensive and correct.

What is the medical criteria for homeopathic drugs?

In Canada, the medicinal ingredients of a homeopathic drug must be found in the homeopathic monograph and one of the homeopathic pharmacopoeias such as the Homeopathic Pharmacopeia of HPUS, European Pharmacopeia (Ph. Eur) among others.

Are there Canadian labeling laws for Homeopathic drugs?

Homeopathic medicine labels must be bilingual (i.e. both in English and in French) because these languages are considered official in Canada. Health Canada regulates these products as a type of Natural Health Product (NHP) and therefore they are subject to similar labelling requirements.

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