As another quarter unfolds, we are pleased to share a curated selection of updates, insights, and resources to help keep you informed and connected.
In this issue, you’ll find the latest happenings in the Natural Health Product (NHP) space, US FDA updates, and upcoming events you won’t want to miss.
SNI had a busy and rewarding event season, attending Alimentaria Barcelona, AAD Annual Meeting, CHFA West, Natural Products Expo West, and WCG MAGI Clinical Research Conference. It was great reconnecting with our clients and meeting a strong mix of new and emerging brands across categories, all bringing fresh ideas and momentum into the market.
Across the board, conversations focused on innovation, North American expansion, and the importance of getting regulatory, clinical, and commercial strategy aligned early. There was also strong interest in building compliant, differentiated products that can scale. For more highlights and behind-the-scenes moments from each event, visit our LinkedIn and Instagram page
SNI is pleased to announce its membership with Food, Health & Consumer Products (FHCP) of Canada, strengthening our connection to one of Canada’s leading industry associations representing the food, health, and consumer product sectors. This membership reinforces our commitment to staying closely aligned with evolving regulatory and policy developments, while continuing to support our clients with informed, forward-looking compliance and market entry strategies.
On March 30, 2026, Health Canada has introduced an important operational change for Natural Health Product (NHP) site licence submissions. The Health Product Compliance Directorate confirmed that it is transitioning away from ePost Connect and moving all site licence submission activities to LiquidFiles.
Learn what this means for your future site-related submissions and how to prepare.
Since the beginning of 2026, Health Canada published 30 total natural health product (NHP) monograph updates, including some new monographs.
NHP manufacturers should review the published updates and align their existing licences and labelling with the monographed information.
Learn more about which monographs were impacted and what to do in our latest updates.
On February 16, 2026 Health Canada released an update that confirmed the end of the Foreign Site Reference Number (FSRN) for natural health products (NHPs) and clarified how the foreign manufacturers and warehouses are going to be assessed moving forward.
Health Canada has clarified the regulatory status of nicotine buccal pouches, confirming that products with 4 mg or less of nicotine per unit may be regulated as non-prescription NHPs, while higher strengths remain prescription.
On February 5, 2026, the U.S. FDA has introduced enforcement discretion for “no artificial colours” claims, allowing their use where products do not contain petroleum-based synthetic dyes, even if naturally derived colours are present.
Earlier this year, the U.S. FDA has outlined its 2026 Human Foods Program priorities, signalling increased focus on ingredient safety, nutrition labelling, and food safety oversight. These priorities indicate where regulatory scrutiny and enforcement are expected to intensify.
We are excited to welcome two new additions, Nidhi Thakkar and Lindsay Gwozdz. Nidhi joins SNI Clinical Research as a Junior Clinical Trials and Regulatory Affairs Specialist, where she will support upcoming clinical studies and regulatory initiatives. Lindsay joins SNI Creative Services as a Graphic Designer, contributing to client projects and delivering thoughtful, brand-aligned creative solutions. Learn more about their backgrounds and experience in their interviews:
Toronto - June 9, 2026
We're excited to be heading to this high impact day designed for Canada's food, beverage and packaged goods brand owners and industry leaders. Looking forward to panels and networking opportunities with a vibrant community of founders, industry experts, and service providers, and aiming to walk away with actionable insights, and new connections to take SNI's strategies to the next level.
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Whatever your regulatory, packaging and/or clinical research needs are- contact SNI today to learn how we can help you achieve brand success and market penetration in 2026 (info@sourcenutra.com).
