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18 Mar 2026

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

General Regulationsbrand manager vs broker vs distributor, Canada market entry, Canadian retail distribution, how to sell products in Canada

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…

12 Mar 2026

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

Pet Products, Veterinary Health Products (VHPs)Health Canada Regulations, Pet Product Compliance, Veterinary Drugs Canada, Veterinary Health Products, VHP Notification Program

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,…

26 Feb 2026

Health Canada Ends the NHP FSRN Process in Canada

NHP Site LicensingForeign Site Reference Number, FSRN, FSRN application process, health canada, NHP Site Licensing

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…

26 Feb 2026

FDA Human Foods Program 2026 Priority Deliverables: What Food Manufacturers Should Prepare For

Food and BeverageFDA, FDA inspections, food chemical safety, food regulatory compliance, front of package labeling, GRAS reform, Human Foods Program, Regulatory Affairs, U.S. food law

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has released its Human Foods Program 2026 Priority Deliverables, outlining the agency’s operational and regulatory focus areas for the coming year. While these deliverables do not create immediate new legal requirements, they provide a clear signal of where enforcement emphasis, rulemaking, and policy development are headed in…

24 Feb 2026

FDA Takes New Approach to “No Artificial Colors” Claims: What U.S. Food Manufacturers Need to Know in 2026

Food and Beverageclean label claims, color additives, enforcement discretion, FDA, food labeling compliance, food reformulation, natural food colors, petroleum based dyes, Regulatory Affairs, U.S. food regulations

On February 5, 2026, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced a shift in how it will approach voluntary “no artificial colors” claims on food labels. The agency also granted two petitions expanding the availability of alternative colour additives derived from natural sources. For manufacturers operating in the United States, this development…

17 Feb 2026

Health Canada NHP Site Licence Renewal Process and Requirements

NHP Site Licensingforeign site GMP evidence, GMP requirements, Health Canada compliance, Natural Health Products regulations, NHP site licence renewal, NNHPD guidance, QAP responsibilities, regulatory affairs Canada, renewal timelines, site licence amendment

All Natural Health Product (NHP) site licence holders in Canada must renew their licence in accordance with the Natural Health Products Regulations. Although the renewal term varies by licence and is assigned directly by Health Canada, the obligation remains consistent across all sites: confirm continued compliance with Part 3 Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and keep Health…

12 Feb 2026

Food or Natural Health Product (NHP)? A Practical Guide to Classification and Compliance

Food and Beverage, Natural Health Products (NHPs)Canadian market entry, food classification Canada, food vs NHP, functional foods Canada, Health Canada Regulations, ingredient compliance Canada, natural health products Canada, NHP compliance, product claims Canada, supplemented foods Canada

If you manufacture or import functional foods, fortified beverages, gummies, probiotics, botanicals, powders, or “wellness” products, you have likely run into the Canadian classification question: is this a food or a natural health product (NHP)? In Canada, that decision is not exclusively linked to marketing preference. It is a regulatory classification that drives your allowed claims, label…

10 Feb 2026

Permitted vs. Not Permitted Pet Food Claims in Canada

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Pet food claims in Canada follow a structured regulatory framework that ensures all statements on packaging, websites, and marketing materials are truthful, evidence based, and not misleading. Oversight is shared by the Competition Bureau, Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), and Health Canada, each of which plays a different role in evaluating…

05 Feb 2026

Health Canada Publishes 19 Updated NHP Monographs

Natural Health Products (NHPs)canadian regulations, dosage updates, health canada, ingredient updates, monograph revisions, NHP compliance, NHP monographs, NHPID, Prebiotics

Health Canada’s Natural and Non-prescription Health Products Directorate (NNHPD) has officially published 19 updated Natural Health Product (NHP) monographs as part of the January 30, 2026 load. These updates affect a wide range of botanical ingredients, amino acids, and commonly used actives across the Canadian NHP market. For regulatory teams,…

29 Jan 2026

Foundations of OOS Investigations for Natural Health Products (NHPs) in Canada

Natural Health Products (NHPs)finished product specifications, health canada, NHP GMP, NHP quality assurance, NHP Site Licensing

Unexpected laboratory results are an unavoidable reality in natural health products (NHPs) manufacturing. A potency value that does not match historical performance, a microbial result that sits uncomfortably close to its limit, or a chromatographic profile that looks unfamiliar can all signal that something requires closer attention. These results do not automatically…