Protein Supplements vs Protein Food in Canada: Understanding Health Canada’s Classification Rules
You have a protein product ready to bring to market in Canada, and classifying it correctly is holding up your
... Read more March 31, 2026
[searchwp_form id=1]
[blog_list]
Health Canada Delays Implementation of NHP Cost Recovery Fees
Health Canada has officially postponed the implementation of its proposed NHP cost recovery fees, which were initially expected to take
... Read more November 3, 2025
Getting an NPN for Sports Supplements: Health Canada Step-By-Step Guide
Getting an NPN for sports supplements is essential for businesses looking to market their products legally in Canada. The Natural
... Read more October 29, 2025
What You Need to Know About GMP Training
What is GMP training, and why does it matter? If your company makes, packages, labels, or imports health products, this
... Read more August 29, 2025
The Role of Audits in Meeting Health Canada’s Compliance Standards
When it comes to audits related to Health Canada requirements, staying compliant is about more than checking off a list.
... Read more June 19, 2025
Class II NHP submissions: What Health Canada’s New Workload Rules Mean For You
Starting June 9, 2025, Class II NHP submissions will no longer be reviewed just based on the date you filed
... Read more June 9, 2025
Navigating FDA and Health Canada Rules for Eczema Products
The eczema product market continues to grow as consumer demand increases, but that doesn’t mean you can jump in without
... Read more May 6, 2025
Health Canada Reviews CBD as an NHP in New Consultation
Health Canada is conducting a public consultation on CBD regulations for natural health products, exploring a pathway to allow non-prescription
... Read more March 7, 2025
Health Canada to Prioritize Canadian-Made Class III NHPs
The Natural and Non-prescription Health Products Directorate (NNHPD) has changed the review process for Class III Natural Health Product (NHP)
... Read more March 4, 2025
Navigating the process: your guide to obtaining a Natural Health Product License
Are you looking to bring your natural health product to market? Navigating the process of obtaining a license can be
... Read more August 2, 2023
Navigating Health Canada’s NPN Number System: A Guide for Business Owners
Are you a business owner in the health and wellness industry? If so, you’re likely familiar with Health Canada’s Natural
... Read more June 14, 2023
Everything You Need to Know About Importing Products Into Canada
If you’re a business owner looking to expand your reach into the Canadian market, importing products may be a viable
... Read more May 17, 2023
Emergency Alert: NNHPD proposed fees may lead to business closures
Health Canada has the authority to set and charge health product fees under the Food and Drugs Act (FDA). On
... Read more May 16, 2023
Everything You Should Know About the NHP Database (LNHPD)
If you plan to manufacture, import, or sell a natural health product (NHP) in Canada, you need to understand the
... Read more March 14, 2023
Key Natural Health Product Regulations Canadian Businesses Should Know
The Canadian government has a set of regulations in place for natural health products (NHPs). These regulations help to ensure
... Read more October 18, 2022
Natural Health Products (NHP/NPN) Panel Top 19 Questions Answered
1. What is the NHP Licensing Process/what is needed for it? This process involves the submission of a product license
... Read more August 25, 2022
Regulatory & Market Landscapes of CBD as a NHP
https://youtu.be/veCBMkYUWEU Market Analysis and Overview of CPG Market: Will CBD Products be considered an NHP? The consumer packaged goods (CPG)
... Read more August 5, 2022
Foreign Site Reference Number | FSRN Fruitful Interim Measures
Who needs a Foreign Site Reference Number (FSRN)? For Natural Health Products (NHPs) manufactured, packaged, and/or labeled by sites located
... Read more June 16, 2022
Classifying Your Product: Drug, NHP, or Cosmetic?
Learning how to classify your product correctly is one of the most important first steps when entering the Canadian market.
... Read more June 9, 2022
Practical Tips for Getting an NPN Number in Canada
Top 5 Tips to Successfully Secure an NPN Number In order to sell a Natural Health Product (NHP) in Canada
... Read more March 10, 2022
Natural Health Products Quality Characterization Guide for 2022
Natural Health Products have different characterization, identification, quantification, and purity standards that you should know about to ensure the quality
... Read more February 14, 2022
Top Components of your Class III NHP PLA
All Natural Health Products (NHPs) sold in Canada are subject to the Natural Health Products Regulations (NHPR). Natural Health Products
... Read more January 12, 2022
Greens and Proteins – Food or NHP?
The classification of Foods and Natural Health Products (NHPs) can be considered difficult, grey, and convoluted. Sometimes even comes down
... Read more December 14, 2021
What to Expect After Submitting Your NPN Application
What to Expect After Submitting an NPN Application In order to sell a Natural Health Product (NHP) in Canada, you
... Read more November 19, 2021
Important Notice Regarding the Transition of COVID-19 Site Licenses
In March 2020, Health Canada introduced interim measures to expedite the issuance of site licences for alcohol-based hand sanitizers, to
... Read more September 1, 2021
How to sell a Dietary Supplement NHP on Amazon.ca (or online in Canada)
How to Sell Dietary Supplements or NHPs on Amazon or Other Online Platforms in Canada? What is an NHP? In
... Read more July 13, 2021
Why You Should Consider a Third-Party NHP Importer of Record?
Natural Health Products (NHPs) are regulated by Health Canada under the authority of the Food and Drugs Act and the Natural
... Read more June 3, 2021
Performance Standards for NHP Applications
The coronavirus-19 (COVID-19) pandemic has had a long-lasting effect on many of the processes done in business and everyday life.
... Read more May 12, 2021
NNHPD Monographs: Difference Between Class I, II and III Applications
Introduction Have you ever wondered which Natural Health Product (NHP) application class your product belongs to? This is a question
... Read more March 1, 2021
Natural Health Product Brand Name Guidance
Natural Health Product Brand Name Guidance Brand names are an important part of your marketing strategy, but as many of
... Read more October 10, 2018
Amazon.ca removing non-compliant Natural Health Products in October
In September Amazon.ca notified every Natural Health Product vendor (whether they had an NPN or not) that, effective in October
... Read more October 7, 2018
Essential Oils Compliance: Navigating NHP vs. Cosmetic Categories
Unsure how your essential oils fit into Health Canada’s rules? The difference between a cosmetic and a Natural Health Product
... Read more August 28, 2018
Food or NHP: Distinguishing Between a Natural Health Product and a Supplemented Food
Supplemented foods and natural health products (NHPs) can sometimes pose challenges when trying to determine the correct regulatory pathway to
... Read more July 26, 2018
Plain Language Labelling for OTCs & NHPs
Health Canada implemented the Plain Language Labelling (PLL) initiative to help make the labels for non-prescription health products easier to
... Read more June 2, 2018