Foreign Site Reference Number

26 Feb 2026

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…

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…

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…