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28 Oct 2026

How a Canadian Natural Product Number (NPN) Can Support International Market Entry

Natural Health Products (NHPs)canadian regulations, Exporting Natural Health Products, Global Market Expansion, health canada, International Market Entry, International Regulatory Affairs, natural health products, Natural Product Number, NHP, NHP licensing, NHP Regulatory Compliance, NPN, Product Registration, Regulatory Gap Assessment

For natural health product (NHP) manufacturers and brand owners, obtaining a Natural Product Number (NPN) is a required step before selling products in Canada. However, the benefits of Canadian NHP licensing may extend beyond the domestic market. An existing NPN can provide a valuable starting point for businesses considering international…

21 Oct 2026

How to Substantiate Food Claims in Canada

Canadian Food Regulations, Food and BeverageCanadian food regulations, CFIA, claim substantiation, food claims, food health claims, food labelling, health canada, nutrient content claims

Food claims can help communicate a product’s benefits and give consumers a reason to choose it. But claims need to do more than sound appealing: they must also comply with applicable regulations. Claims should be truthful, specific and, most importantly, substantiated. In Canada, whether a claim is acceptable depends not…

14 Oct 2026

Industry Insights: Retail Merchandising in Canada: CHFA NOW Recap

Market Entry Support, Retail InsightsCanadian Retail, CHFA NOW, food and beverage, natural health products, Retail Merchandising

Getting a product onto a retailer’s shelf is a significant milestone. Getting shoppers to notice it, understand its value, and purchase it requires a different kind of preparation. For emerging food and natural health product (NHP) brands, retail merchandising connects market entry with the commercial performance needed to maintain and…

13 Oct 2026

Industry Insights: CHFA’s Regulatory Reform, Trade Pressures, and the Future of Natural Health Products (NHPs) in Canada

General Regulations, Market Entry SupportBill C-224, Canada-US Trade, chfa, GLP-1 Claims, health canada, natural health products, NHP compliance, NHP Regulations, Regulatory Affairs, regulatory reform, Supplement Industry

Canada's natural health product (NHP) industry is facing a period of regulatory and commercial change. From proposed amendments to the Natural Health Products Regulations to evolving trade relations and emerging marketing trends, businesses must navigate developments that could influence compliance costs, market access, and long-term competitiveness. On September 25, 2026,…

08 Oct 2026

Brand Refreshes for Regulated Products: How to Rebrand Without Triggering Regulatory Re-Review

Creative Services, Market Entry Support, Product Packagingcosmetic regulations, food labelling, health canada, Label Review, natural health products, Packaging Compliance, packaging redesign, Product Claims, Product Labelling, Product Rebranding, Regulatory Affairs

From a commercial perspective, rebranding a regulated product can appear straightforward. A company may want to modernize its packaging, introduce a new visual identity, update a product name, or refresh how it positions the product for consumers. However, proposed changes can have regulatory implications in Canada when they affect information…

24 Sep 2026

Plant-Based Meat Labelling Requirements in Canada: What You Need to Know

Canadian Food Regulations, Food and BeverageCanadian food labelling, food fortification, Meat Alternatives, nutrition facts table, plant-based foods, protein claims, simulated meat, simulated poultry, vegan claims, vegetarian claims

Under Canada’s Food and Drug Regulations (FDR), plant-based products designed to resemble meat or poultry—without containing actual meat, poultry, or fish—are classified as simulated meat or simulated poultry products. To sell these products compliantly in Canada, manufacturers must adhere to strict regulatory standards covering product common names, principal display panel…

22 Sep 2026

Cosmetic Fragrance Allergens in Canada: How to Identify and Disclose Them

Canadian Cosmetic Regulations, Cosmeticscosmetic compliance, cosmetic labelling, Cosmetic Notification Form, cosmetic regulations, cosmetics, fragrance allergen disclosure, fragrance allergens, Health Canada cosmetics, INCI

To identify and disclose cosmetic fragrance allergens in Canada, companies must determine whether a finished cosmetic contains any regulated fragrance allergen, calculate whether each allergen exceeds the applicable leave-on or rinse-off threshold, and list each reportable allergen separately in the ingredient declaration using the required terminology. In practice, that assessment…

17 Sep 2026

Packaging Redesign After Regulatory or Retail Rejection: What to Fix and Why

Creative Services, Designlabel compliance, label redesign, packaging artwork, packaging design, packaging redesign, product packaging, regulatory rejection, retail compliance, retail packaging rejection

A packaging redesign after regulatory or retail rejection helps brands correct label compliance issues, meet buyer requirements, and get products back on the path to market. Whether your product packaging was rejected because of missing mandatory information, unsupported claims, barcode or palletization issues, poor shelf presentation, or market-specific labelling requirements,…

15 Sep 2026

How are Protein Powders Regulated in Canada?

Canadian Food Regulations, Food and BeverageCanadian market entry, dietary supplements Canada, food regulations Canada, health canada, natural health products, NPN Canada, protein powder classification, protein powder labelling, protein powder regulations Canada, supplemented foods

Protein powders sold in Canada may be regulated as conventional foods, supplemented foods, or natural health products (NHPs). The correct pathway depends on the finished product’s composition, representation, format, and history of use. It cannot be determined from the presence of protein or the powdered format alone. Classification is the starting point for…

09 Sep 2026

How Are Hazardous Products Classified Under WHMIS?

Consumer Products, Safety Data Sheets (SDSs), WHMISchemical classification, GHS, hazard classification, hazardous products, Hazardous Products Regulations, HPR, Safety Data Sheets, SDS, WHMIS, WHMIS classification, workplace safety

Hazardous products supplied for use in Canadian workplaces must be classified before a compliant Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and supplier label can be prepared. Under the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System, commonly known as WHMIS, classification determines whether a product is considered hazardous and what information must be communicated to workers by the…