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

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…
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17 Jun 2026
Health Canada Updates FPS Expectations for NHP Applications

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…
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04 Nov 2025
Unlock the Secrets: Health Canada’s NHP Labelling Flexibilities for 2028

Unlock the Secrets: Health Canada’s NHP Labelling Flexibilities for 2028

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As part of the upcoming Plain Language Labelling (PLL) requirements for Natural Health Products (NHPs) sold in Canada, Health Canada has introduced several flexibilities to help manufacturers address the challenges of fitting standardized Product Facts Table (PFT) content on small or uniquely shaped packaging. These flexibilities provide alternative approaches for…
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17 Jun 2025
June 2025 Health Canada Expands Workload Management Approach to Class II NHP Applications 

June 2025 Health Canada Expands Workload Management Approach to Class II NHP Applications 

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Introduced Expansion On June 9, 2025, Health Canada’s Natural and Non-prescription Health Products Directorate (NNHPD) officially expanded its Workload Management Approach to include Class II natural health product (NHP) applications. This update changes how certain submissions will be reviewed based on urgency and commercial readiness. Specifically, the NNHPD is now…
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19 Mar 2025
20 Years of Innovation: The Evolution of Consumer Packaging

20 Years of Innovation: The Evolution of Consumer Packaging

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In honour of celebrating 20 years of service, we’re continuing our trip down memory lane to summarize some key developments in the industry. DID YOU KNOW? If you’re looking for an even quicker and more cost-effective way into the market, we offer high quality over-label solutions for imported products! We…
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30 Jan 2025
Updates to Regulations for Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) Products Sold as Natural Health Products

Updates to Regulations for Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) Products Sold as Natural Health Products

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December 2024 Update: Notice of Intent for Transition Period of New NRT Provisions Health Canada has issued a Notice of Intent to extend the transition period for the changes to the labelling and packaging requirements for Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) products. Initially, under the Supplementary Rules Respecting Nicotine Replacement Therapies…
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17 Jan 2025
20 Years of Natural Health Product Regulations in Canada

20 Years of Natural Health Product Regulations in Canada

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In honour of celebrating 20 years of service, we’ll be taking a trip down memory lane to summarize some key developments in the industry. DID YOU KNOW? Just like SNI, the NHP Regulations were born in 2004. This was a monumental step, providing a clear framework for the safety, efficacy,…
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04 Nov 2024
Decoding Prebiotic Claims: Ensuring Compliance for Canadian Markets

Decoding Prebiotic Claims: Ensuring Compliance for Canadian Markets

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As the demand for prebiotic supplements and foods grows, the goal of capturing consumer interest must balance bold health benefit claims with regulatory compliance, especially in Canada. Prebiotics play a unique role in gut health, supporting beneficial bacteria and potentially influencing a range of physiological processes. For prebiotic products to…
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06 Sep 2024
Health Canada’s NNHPD Monograph Revisions: Batch 4 Consultation Period Begins

Health Canada’s NNHPD Monograph Revisions: Batch 4 Consultation Period Begins

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Health Canada’s Natural and Non-Prescription Health Products Directorate (NNHPD) is undertaking a critical initiative to revise existing Natural Health Product (NHP) monographs. These revisions are essential for aligning monographs with new labelling standards, ensuring consistency, and incorporating the latest scientific information. Health Canada’s goal is to improve the quality and…
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17 Jun 2024
UPDATE: Be Proactive on Cost Recovery, HC Market Entry Strategy

UPDATE: Be Proactive on Cost Recovery, HC Market Entry Strategy

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In April, we posted about the updates to Canada’s proposed cost recovery framework. Since the original announcement of cost recovery for Natural Health Products (NHPs), although there has been a significant reduction in the proposed fees for businesses, proposed fees still remain which would still have a major impact on…
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