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11 Nov 2025

How to Obtain a Foreign Site Reference Number (FSRN) – A Brief Executive Overview

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Please note that Health Canada officially ended the Foreign Site Reference Number (FSRN) process on February 16, 2026. The Department determined that the mechanism was no longer necessary and has consolidated the review of foreign site Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) evidence within the existing site licensing pathway. Any new FSRN…

04 Nov 2025

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…

07 Oct 2025

Foreign Site Reference Number (FSRN) for Canada: A Complete Guide

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Please note that Health Canada officially ended the Foreign Site Reference Number (FSRN) process on February 16, 2026. The Department determined that the mechanism was no longer necessary and has consolidated the review of foreign site Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) evidence within the existing site licensing pathway. Any new FSRN…

23 Sep 2025

Health Canada’s 2025 Update to the GMP Guide (GUI-0158) for Natural Health Products – What’s New in Version 4.0 and How to Comply

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Adhering to good manufacturing practices (GMP) is a cornerstone of regulatory compliance for companies in the natural health product (NHP) industry. In Canada, GMP requirements are outlined in Health Canada’s Good manufacturing practices guide for natural health products (GUI-0158), which supports Part 3 of the Natural Health Products Regulations. The…

18 Sep 2025

Health Canada’s 2025 Red Tape Reduction Plan: What You Need to Know

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Cutting red tape is at the heart of Health Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada’s new regulatory modernization plan. In July 2025, the Government of Canada launched a federal Red Tape Review to address growing concerns that outdated, duplicative, and overly complex rules are slowing market access, discouraging…

21 Aug 2025

What are the new NHP Monograph Updates? July 25, 2025 Revisions

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On July 25, 2025, Health Canada published six new Natural Health Product (NHP) monographs, along with minor revisions to five existing monographs. These updates form part of Health Canada’s ongoing effort to align the Natural Health Products Ingredients Database (NHPID) and related monographs with the latest scientific evidence, safety considerations,…

14 Aug 2025

NHP Site Licensing Made Simple for Canadian Market

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In Canada, any business that manufactures, packages, labels, or imports natural health products (NHPs) must hold a valid site licence obtained from Health Canada. This licence confirms that the company complies with the requirements set out in the Natural Health Products Regulations and Site Licensing Guidance Document, including adherence to…

05 Aug 2025

Canada’s New Natural Health Product Labelling Rules: A High-level Overview

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The Canadian Natural Health Product (NHP) industry is preparing for one of its most significant regulatory shifts in nearly two decades. With the introduction of Health Canada’s new Plain Language Labelling (PLL) Regulations (Labelling for Natural Health Products), businesses that manufacture, distribute, or sell NHPs must rethink how their product…

24 Jul 2025

Nicotine Tablets Now Non-Prescription in Canada: Health Canada Updates the Prescription Drug List

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Overview of the Prescription Drug List Change On July 21, 2025, Health Canada implemented a regulatory amendment that exempts certain nicotine tablets from the human-use section of the Prescription Drug List (PDL). This change applies specifically to orally disintegrating and sublingual nicotine tablets that contain no more than 4 milligrams…

22 Jul 2025

Natural Health Product (NHP) Regulations in Canada: A High-Level Overview for Businesses

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Canada’s growing wellness market presents a strong opportunity for companies looking to expand their product offerings, especially in the natural health space. But before launching any Natural Health Product (NHP), businesses must navigate Canada’s robust regulatory framework. Understanding the basics of NHP compliance is key to accessing the Canadian market,…