How Audits Help You Stay Compliant with Health Canada
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
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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 them. Health Canada is updating how it handles licensing applications by applying a new workload management approach, prioritizing submissions based on intent to sell or manufacture in Canada.
... Read more June 9, 2025
Navigating FDA and Health Canada Rules for Eczema Products
Understand how to stay compliant with FDA and Health Canada rules for eczema products. Learn how to properly classify and register your product.
... 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 NHPs, exploring a pathway to allow non-prescription CBD products under the NHPR. This consultation opened on March 7, 2025, and will close on June 5, 2025.
... Read more March 7, 2025
Health Canada to Prioritize Canadian-Made Class III NHPs
Health Canada is prioritizing Class III NHPs made or sold in Canada. Learn what this means for your application and how to stay compliant.
... 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
The ultimate regulatory guide to importing products into Canada
https://youtu.be/mWaBQzsa1_M If you’re a business owner looking to expand your reach into the Canadian market, importing products may be a
... 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)
The Licensing and Non-paired Health Products Directorate (LNHPD) is a federal government organization that oversees the regulation of natural health
... Read more March 14, 2023
Top Natural Health Product Regulations in Canada
The Canadian government has a set of regulations in place for natural health products (NHPs). These regulations help to
... Read more October 18, 2022
Health Canada NPN & the NHPID Top 6 Things to Know in 2023
https://youtu.be/iojmXU4ZSx4 What is Natural Health Products Ingredients Database (NHPID)? The Natural Health Products Ingredients Database (NHPID) is an electronic tool
... Read more August 29, 2022
Natural Health Products (NHP/NPN) Panel Top 19 FAQs
https://youtu.be/O7GbA-Awo0g 1. What is the NHP Licensing Process/what is needed for it? This process involves the submission of a product
... 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
How to Classify Your Product as a Drug, NHP, or Cosmetic
Learn how to classify your product as a drug, NHP, or cosmetic in Canada. Understand key decision-making criteria, borderline examples, and what regulatory path you need to follow to stay compliant with Health Canada.
... Read more June 9, 2022
5 Tips to Successfully Secure your NPN Number
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
You submitted your NPN Application what are the next steps?
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
The Difference between a Class I, II and III NHP Monographs Application in 2023
Introduction: Identifying the correct application type has become increasingly crucial for Natural Health Product (NHP) applications. Incorrect classification can result
... 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
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
