Natural Health Products (NHPs)

04 Aug 2026

Health Canada’s Draft NHP Quality Guide: What the Proposed Changes Mean for Brands

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Health Canada’s draft revised Natural Health Product (NHP) Quality Guide signals a shift toward lifecycle quality oversight for NHPs, with greater attention to specifications, stability, supplier controls, quality agreements and post-licensing documentation. Source Nutraceutical, Inc. (SNI) helps NHP brands understand what these proposed changes could mean in practice and how…

23 Jul 2026

How Long Does It Take to Get a Natural Product Number (NPN) in Canada?

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Obtaining a Natural Product Number (NPN) in Canada typically takes approximately 60 calendar days for Class I applications, 90 calendar days for Class II applications, and 270 or more calendar days for Class III applications. Due to current review backlogs, companies submitting Class III applications should plan for timelines closer…

30 Jun 2026

Industry Insight: June 2026 Update: Health Canada Discusses the Future of NHP Regulation

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At the Pharmaceutical Sciences Group’s (PSG) 9th Annual Day with Health Canada Tuesday June 23, 2026, Karolina Zarichna from Source Nutraceutical, Inc. (SNI) attended discussions on the evolving direction of Canada’s Natural Health Product (NHP) regulatory framework. Health Canada highlighted a continued shift toward a more risk-based and proportionate approach to NHP…

17 Jun 2026

Health Canada Updates FPS Expectations for NHP Applications

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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

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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…

19 May 2026

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

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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.…

06 May 2026

How to Navigate Stability Challenges of NHPs in Gummy Formats

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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. …

22 Apr 2026

How to Comply with the New Labelling Requirements for NHPs

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The Canadian natural health product (NHP) industry is undergoing a significant transformation with the introduction of new Plain Language Labelling (PLL) Regulations. These updated guidelines, published by Health Canada in 2022, aim to enhance transparency, standardization, and accessibility in NHP labelling. By replacing the previous 2006 regulations, the PLL framework…

16 Apr 2026

How to Bring Your Creatine Products to Canada Faster

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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…

07 Apr 2026

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,…