27 Aug 2026
Health Canada Updates Natural Health Product (NHP) Labelling Terms

Health Canada Updates Natural Health Product (NHP) Labelling Terms

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Health Canada has expanded the labelling flexibility available to natural health products (NHPs) and certain non-prescription drugs through an updated List of Interchangeable Terms.  Announced in Natural Health Product Licensing Bulletin No. 12 on August 20, 2026, the update allows companies to use clearer or more consumer-friendly language without necessarily changing the meaning…
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04 Aug 2026
Health Canada’s Draft NHP Quality Guide: What the Proposed Changes Mean for Brands 

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…
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23 Jul 2026
How Long Does It Take to Get a Natural Product Number (NPN) in Canada?  

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…
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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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15 May 2025
How to License a Sunscreen Product in Canada — Step-by-Step for NHPs and NPDs 

How to License a Sunscreen Product in Canada — Step-by-Step for NHPs and NPDs 

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Sunscreen is more than a summertime staple; it's a frontline defence against premature aging, sunburn, and skin cancer. As consumer awareness around sun protection continues to grow, so does the demand for innovative, high-quality sunscreen products. But behind every tube on a drugstore shelf lies a rigorous regulatory journey. In…
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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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