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28 Oct 2026

How a Canadian Natural Product Number (NPN) Can Support International Market Entry

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For natural health product (NHP) manufacturers and brand owners, obtaining a Natural Product Number (NPN) is a required step before selling products in Canada. However, the benefits of Canadian NHP licensing may extend beyond the domestic market. An existing NPN can provide a valuable starting point for businesses considering international…

21 Oct 2026

How to Substantiate Food Claims in Canada

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Food claims can help communicate a product’s benefits and give consumers a reason to choose it. But claims need to do more than sound appealing: they must also comply with applicable regulations. Claims should be truthful, specific and, most importantly, substantiated. In Canada, whether a claim is acceptable depends not…

13 Oct 2026

Industry Insights: CHFA’s Regulatory Reform, Trade Pressures, and the Future of Natural Health Products (NHPs) in Canada

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Canada's natural health product (NHP) industry is facing a period of regulatory and commercial change. From proposed amendments to the Natural Health Products Regulations to evolving trade relations and emerging marketing trends, businesses must navigate developments that could influence compliance costs, market access, and long-term competitiveness. On September 25, 2026,…

08 Oct 2026

Brand Refreshes for Regulated Products: How to Rebrand Without Triggering Regulatory Re-Review

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From a commercial perspective, rebranding a regulated product can appear straightforward. A company may want to modernize its packaging, introduce a new visual identity, update a product name, or refresh how it positions the product for consumers. However, proposed changes can have regulatory implications in Canada when they affect information…

15 Sep 2026

How are Protein Powders Regulated in Canada?

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Protein powders sold in Canada may be regulated as conventional foods, supplemented foods, or natural health products (NHPs). The correct pathway depends on the finished product’s composition, representation, format, and history of use. It cannot be determined from the presence of protein or the powdered format alone. Classification is the starting point for…

07 Sep 2026

Health Canada Introduces Interim Policy for Unenriched White Flour in Certain Foods

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Health Canada has introduced an interim policy that provides targeted flexibility for the import and sale of unenriched white flour used in the manufacture of certain foods. Published on August 31, 2026, the policy is intended to reduce regulatory burden in situations where white flour is used in relatively small…

02 Sep 2026

How Are Prebiotic Beverages Regulated in Canada?

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Prebiotic products are becoming a familiar part of the Canadian market, appearing in everything from sparkling beverages and functional waters to powders, gummies, and capsules. Many contain ingredients such as inulin, fructooligosaccharides (FOS), galactooligosaccharides (GOS), resistant dextrin, and other fermentable or non-digestible carbohydrates. As these products become more varied, the regulatory pathway can become less obvious. For…

31 Aug 2026

Canada Updates Caffeinated Beverage Rules

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Health Canada has modified the List of Permitted Supplemental Ingredients to allow certain caffeinated supplemented beverages to contain up to 30% fruit and/or vegetable juice, purée, pulp or nectar. The change took effect on August 13, 2026, and expands formulation flexibility for eligible beverage manufacturers. However, restrictions on how these products may be represented and labelled remain in place. …

27 Aug 2026

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…

24 Aug 2026

Health Canada Updates Food Fortification Policy: What Changed in August 2026

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Policy revised August 2026 On August 20, 2026, Health Canada has revised its Interim Policy on the Use of Expired Interim Marketing Authorizations Related to Food Fortification, introducing two changes that may affect the formulation and Canadian market strategy of certain fortified foods. The August 2026 update: extends the existing corn meal fortification framework to corn masa…