16 Apr 2026
How to Bring Your Creatine Products to Canada Faster

How to Bring Your Creatine Products to Canada Faster

Natural Health Products (NHPs), , ,
Creatine has become a popular household staple around the world, widely recognized for its role in supporting athletic performance and lean muscle development. Increased consumer demand for creatine has driven significant innovation, leading brands to incorporate creatine into a growing range of product formats, including beverages, gummies, bars, and even dairy alternatives. Wherever…
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09 Apr 2026
How to Choose the Right Medical Device Licensing Pathway for Efficient Market Entry into Canada

How to Choose the Right Medical Device Licensing Pathway for Efficient Market Entry into Canada

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Selecting the appropriate regulatory pathway for a medical device in Canada is a foundational market-access decision that shapes far more than initial licensing. It directly influences regulatory risk, evidence depth, quality system readiness, lifecycle change control, and cross-jurisdictional launch sequencing.  For quality, clinical, and product development teams, as well as technical manufacturers,…
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07 Apr 2026
March 2026: Health Canada Updates 11 NHP Monographs 

March 2026: Health Canada Updates 11 NHP Monographs 

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Health Canada has published 11 updated natural health product (NHP) monographs effective March 27, 2026, continuing its modernization of the monograph framework under the Natural Health Products Regulations.  The latest publication includes updates to the monographs for cayenne (oral), cayenne (topical), cranberry, dried cranberry juice, devil’s claw, European pennyroyal, horseradish, Roman chamomile, stinging nettle,…
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01 Apr 2026
Cosmetics vs. Natural Health Products (NHPs): How to Classify Your Product in Canada

Cosmetics vs. Natural Health Products (NHPs): How to Classify Your Product in Canada

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Product classification is a critical determinant of regulatory strategy and market access in Canada. Whether a product is regulated as a cosmetic or a Natural Health Product (NHP) defines the applicable requirements under the Food and Drugs Act, including pre-market obligations, evidentiary expectations, labelling standards, and permissible claims.  For many product…
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31 Mar 2026
Health Canada Transitions NHP Site Licence Submissions from ePost Connect to LiquidFiles: What Companies Need to Do Now

Health Canada Transitions NHP Site Licence Submissions from ePost Connect to LiquidFiles: What Companies Need to Do Now

Natural Health Products (NHPs), , , , ,
On March 30, 2026, Health Canada has introduced an important operational change for Natural Health Product (NHP) site licence submissions. Through Natural Health Products Site Licensing and Good Manufacturing Practices Inspection Bulletin No. 11, the Health Product Compliance Directorate confirmed that it is transitioning away from ePost Connect and moving…
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26 Mar 2026
SNI Joins Food, Health & Consumer Products of Canada (FHCP)

SNI Joins Food, Health & Consumer Products of Canada (FHCP)

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Recognizing FHCP’s role as the national voice of Canada’s food, health, and consumer products industry  Source Nutraceutical Inc. (SNI) is pleased to announce its membership with Food, Health & Consumer Products of Canada (FHCP), the national industry association representing the manufacturers of food, health, and consumer products across Canada. SNI joins FHCP…
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25 Mar 2026
Webinar Recap: Health Canada GMP (GUI-0158 v4.0) Update for NHPs

Webinar Recap: Health Canada GMP (GUI-0158 v4.0) Update for NHPs

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In our recent webinar, our team provided a detailed overview of Health Canada’s updated Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Guide for Natural Health Products (GUI-0158 v4.0) and the practical implications for companies operating in the Canadian market. The session focused on how the revised guidance reshapes expectations for quality systems, importer accountability, and end-to-end supply chain…
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18 Mar 2026
Entering the Canadian Market: Understanding the Roles of Brand Managers, Brokers, and Distributors

Entering the Canadian Market: Understanding the Roles of Brand Managers, Brokers, and Distributors

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For European and international brands, entering the Canadian market often presents a significant and unexpected barrier driven by uncertainty. It is not necessarily the product or its potential that limits progress, but rather a lack of understanding of how the Canadian system operates. In many European markets, manufacturers can approach retailers…
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12 Mar 2026
Is My Product a Veterinary Health Product (VHP) or a Veterinary Drug? Classification Guide 

Is My Product a Veterinary Health Product (VHP) or a Veterinary Drug? Classification Guide 

Pet Products, Veterinary Health Products (VHPs), , , ,
Product classification is often one of the most critical determinants of successful market entry, as it defines the applicable regulatory framework and, in turn, the pre-market requirements needed to demonstrate compliance. This principle applies equally to pet products. Early classification is essential to determine whether a product is a Veterinary Health Product (VHP) or a veterinary drug,…
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26 Feb 2026
Health Canada Ends the NHP FSRN Process in Canada 

Health Canada Ends the NHP FSRN Process in Canada 

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On February 16, 2026, the Health Product Compliance Directorate released Natural Health Products Site Licensing and Good Manufacturing Practices Inspection Bulletin No. 10, confirming the end of the Foreign Site Reference Number (FSRN) process and clarifying the regulatory treatment of foreign warehouses. This update marks a significant shift in how Good…
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