BULLETIN: Plain Language Labelling (PLL) for Natural Health Products (NHPs) Delayed

BULLETIN: Plain Language Labelling (PLL) for Natural Health Products (NHPs) Delayed

Canadian Health Food Association (CHFA) informs industry that after speaking with Manon Bombardier, Director General of the Natural and Non-prescription Health Products Directorate (NNHPD), the introduction of Plain Language Labelling (PLL) for Natural Health Products (NHPs) will be delayed until the spring of 2019. What does this mean? This means…
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Safe Food for Canadians Act – DEADLINE

Safe Food for Canadians Act – DEADLINE

The holiday season is upon us and so are the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR) coming into force January 15, 2019. The Safe Food for Canadians Act was finalized in 2012 and awaited the publishing of the SFCR in 2018 prior to implementation. The SFCA is the biggest change…
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Finished Product Testing and Shelf Life Study

Finished Product Testing and Shelf Life Study

Companies must hold a site licence to manufacture, package, label or import natural health products (NHPs) in Canada. The site licence provides assurance that Health Canada approved good manufacturing practices (GMP) for natural health product (NHP) are followed. All products that are released for sale on the Canadian market must…
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Are you an Importer? Do you need a Site license?

Are you an Importer? Do you need a Site license?

Did you know that 71% of Canadians have used natural health products like vitamins and minerals, herbal products, and homeopathic medicines? Canada also classifies many everyday consumer products like antiperspirants, shampoos, facial treatment products and even sunscreens as natural health products.  Companies must hold a site in order to be allowed to import natural health…
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