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24 Jun 2026

What Evidence Do You Need to Substantiate Veterinary Health Product (VHP) Claims in Canada?

Pet Products, Veterinary Health Products (VHPs)

In Canada, Veterinary Health Product (VHP) claims must be supported by objective and credible evidence aligned with the product’s ingredients, conditions of use, and intended purpose. Claims should focus on maintaining or promoting animal health and must not represent the product as treating, diagnosing, mitigating, preventing, or curing disease. Introduction…

17 Jun 2026

Health Canada Updates FPS Expectations for NHP Applications

Natural Health Products (NHPs), NHP RegulationsClass II NHP PLA, Class III NHP PLA, GUI-0158, Health Canada FPS requirements, Natural Health Product licensing Canada, NHP GMP Canada, NHP product licence application, NHP specifications, NNHPD bulletin

As of June 15, 2026, Health Canada no longer expects finished product specifications (FPS) to be submitted upfront with Class II and Class III NHP product licence applications (PLAs) or amendments. However, an FPS must still be established, maintained, and provided to Health Canada upon request. Introduction Health Canada has…

09 Jun 2026

How to Prepare for a Health Canada NHP Site Licence Inspection

NHP Site Licensing

To sell a natural health product (NHP) in Canada, companies must consider both product licensing and site licensing requirements. A product licence authorizes the sale of a specific NHP, while a site licence is required for the Canadian physical site where NHPs are manufactured, packaged, labelled, or imported for sale. Obtaining these licences requires…

04 Jun 2026

Industry Trusted Food Label Review Services in Canada – Confident Market Entry!

Food and Beverageallergen declaration, bilingual labelling, Canadian food labelling, Canadian market entry, CFIA compliance, CFIA label requirements, food claims review, food label compliance, food label review, nutrition facts table

Food labels in Canada are regulated consumer-facing materials that carry both technical and commercial weight. They must accurately communicate the identity of the product, its composition, the responsible party, applicable use or storage information, and any claims or representations made to consumers. For food brands, importers, distributors, and retailers, a…

02 Jun 2026

Health Canada Melatonin Update: Pediatric Use to Become Prescription-Only

DrugsFood and Drug Regulations, health canada, Melatonin, natural health products, NHP compliance, Pediatric Melatonin, Pediatric Sleep Products, Prescription Drug List, regulatory affairs Canada

Health Canada has announced an amendment to the human use section of the Prescription Drug List for “melatonin or its salts.” Effective June 2, 2026, melatonin products sold for sleep-related use in children and adolescents under 18 years of age will be classified as prescription drugs under the Food and Drug…

28 May 2026

How to Launch a Compliant Food Product in Canada: Understanding Current Canadian Food Labelling Regulations

Food and Beverage2025 food labelling updates, bilingual food labels, Canadian allergen labelling, Canadian food labelling, CFIA food rules, food health claims Canada, food ingredient list rules, food label requirements, food labelling regulations Canada, food packaging compliance, food product recalls Canada, health Canada food labelling, nutrition facts Canada, voluntary food claims

For food brands entering the Canadian market, success hinges on more than taste and presentation, it depends on regulatory compliance, especially when it comes to product labels. Whether you’re a startup launching your first SKU or a multinational expanding your line, your product label is one of the most scrutinized…

21 May 2026

How to Comply with Energy Drink Regulations in Canada

Food and Beveragebeverage compliance, caffeinated energy drinks, caffeine limits, Canadian food regulations, Canadian market entry, energy drink regulations, food compliance, food labelling, health canada, import requirements, Regulatory Affairs, SFCI, Supplemented Food Facts table, supplemented foods

Energy drinks have become one of the most visible beverage categories in Canada, driven by new flavours, functional positioning, and growing consumer demand for products associated with energy, focus, and performance. Yet despite strong consumer demand, many brands enter the market without a regulatory and commercialization strategy designed for long-term success. …

19 May 2026

Health Canada’s New NHP Labelling Proposal Update: What Stakeholder Should Know

Natural Health Products (NHPs)Canadian regulatory affairs, Digital Labelling, health canada, label compliance, natural health products, Natural Health Products regulations, NHP compliance, NHP Labelling, product facts table

Health Canada’s Updated NHP Labelling Proposal: What Industry Should Know About Flexibility, Digital Labelling, and the New Transition Timeline In the recent Natural Health Product Licensing Bulletin No. 10, published on May 11, 2026, Health Canada has confirmed that the current compliance date for the 2022 amendments to the natural health product (NHP) labelling requirements remains June 21, 2028.…

13 May 2026

U.S. Pet Food Regulations: Must Know Information for Streamlined Market Entry

U.S. Pet Food Regulationsanimal food compliance, FDA pet food, pet food labelling USA, pet food market entry, U.S. pet food regulations

Entering the United States pet food market requires a fundamentally different regulatory mindset than many other jurisdictions. Unlike countries that rely on centralized product licensing or pre-market authorization frameworks, the U.S. operates on a compliance-based system. There is no single approval that permits a pet food product to be sold nationally. Instead, regulatory acceptability is determined by whether…

06 May 2026

How to Navigate Stability Challenges of NHPs in Gummy Formats

NHP Quality Assurancegummy supplements, Health Canada requirements, NHP stability, shelf life

The natural health product (NHP) industry continues to expand with new innovations and active ingredients. At the same time, the dosage forms used to deliver these ingredients are evolving. In recent years, gummies have become an increasingly popular format, combining NHP benefits with convenience and a wide range of flavour profiles. …