07 Apr 2026
March 2026: Health Canada Updates 11 NHP Monographs 

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,…
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31 Mar 2026
Health Canada Transitions NHP Site Licence Submissions from ePost Connect to LiquidFiles: What Companies Need to Do Now

Health Canada Transitions NHP Site Licence Submissions from ePost Connect to LiquidFiles: What Companies Need to Do Now

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On March 30, 2026, Health Canada has introduced an important operational change for Natural Health Product (NHP) site licence submissions. Through Natural Health Products Site Licensing and Good Manufacturing Practices Inspection Bulletin No. 11, the Health Product Compliance Directorate confirmed that it is transitioning away from ePost Connect and moving…
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25 Mar 2026
Webinar Recap: Health Canada GMP (GUI-0158 v4.0) Update for NHPs

Webinar Recap: Health Canada GMP (GUI-0158 v4.0) Update for NHPs

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In our recent webinar, our team provided a detailed overview of Health Canada’s updated Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Guide for Natural Health Products (GUI-0158 v4.0) and the practical implications for companies operating in the Canadian market. The session focused on how the revised guidance reshapes expectations for quality systems, importer accountability, and end-to-end supply chain…
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26 Feb 2026
Health Canada Ends the NHP FSRN Process in Canada 

Health Canada Ends the NHP FSRN Process in Canada 

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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…
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17 Feb 2026
Health Canada NHP Site Licence Renewal Process and Requirements 

Health Canada NHP Site Licence Renewal Process and Requirements 

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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…
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12 Feb 2026
Food or Natural Health Product (NHP)? A Practical Guide to Classification and Compliance  

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

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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…
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05 Feb 2026
Health Canada Publishes 19 Updated NHP Monographs

Health Canada Publishes 19 Updated NHP Monographs

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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,…
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29 Jan 2026
Foundations of OOS Investigations for Natural Health Products (NHPs) in Canada 

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

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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…
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27 Jan 2026
Nicotine Buccal Pouches in Canada: Health Canada’s Amendment Clarifies Prescription vs. Non Prescription Status

Nicotine Buccal Pouches in Canada: Health Canada’s Amendment Clarifies Prescription vs. Non Prescription Status

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Health Canada has officially updated the Prescription Drug List to clarify the non prescription status of nicotine buccal pouches containing 4 milligrams of nicotine or less per dosage unit. This change provides long awaited clarity for manufacturers, importers, and retailers entering the rapidly growing nicotine pouch category. The amendment, effective…
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06 Jan 2026
Selling Vitamins in Canada: In-Depth Review of Regulations and Licensing Considerations

Selling Vitamins in Canada: In-Depth Review of Regulations and Licensing Considerations

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Vitamins are among the most widely used consumer health products in Canada, yet their regulatory oversight is frequently underestimated. While often perceived as low-risk supplements, vitamins sold for health purposes are regulated as Natural Health Products (NHPs) and are subject to a comprehensive oversight framework administered by Health Canada. This framework governs every stage…
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