19 May 2026
Health Canada’s New NHP Labelling Proposal Update: What Stakeholder Should Know

Health Canada’s New NHP Labelling Proposal Update: What Stakeholder Should Know

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Health Canada’s Updated NHP Labelling Proposal: What Industry Should Know About Flexibility, Digital Labelling, and the New Transition Timeline  In the recent Natural Health Product Licensing Bulletin No. 10, published on May 11, 2026, Health Canada has confirmed that the current compliance date for the 2022 amendments to the natural health product (NHP) labelling requirements remains June 21, 2028.…
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16 Apr 2026
How to Bring Your Creatine Products to Canada Faster

How to Bring Your Creatine Products to Canada Faster

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Creatine has become a popular household staple around the world, widely recognized for its role in supporting athletic performance and lean muscle development. Increased consumer demand for creatine has driven significant innovation, leading brands to incorporate creatine into a growing range of product formats, including beverages, gummies, bars, and even dairy alternatives. Wherever…
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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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01 Apr 2026
Cosmetics vs. Natural Health Products (NHPs): How to Classify Your Product in Canada

Cosmetics vs. Natural Health Products (NHPs): How to Classify Your Product in Canada

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Product classification is a critical determinant of regulatory strategy and market access in Canada. Whether a product is regulated as a cosmetic or a Natural Health Product (NHP) defines the applicable requirements under the Food and Drugs Act, including pre-market obligations, evidentiary expectations, labelling standards, and permissible claims.  For many product…
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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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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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18 Nov 2025
2025 GMP Overhaul for Natural Health Products (NHPs): What It Means for Canadian Importers and Site Licence Holders

2025 GMP Overhaul for Natural Health Products (NHPs): What It Means for Canadian Importers and Site Licence Holders

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When Health Canada released Version 4.0 of the Good manufacturing practices guide for natural health products (GUI-0158) on September 4, 2025, it marked the first major revision of good manufacturing practices (GMP) expectations in a decade. The new guide, which will become enforceable on March 4, 2026, following a six-month…
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25 Sep 2025
NHP Clinical Trials – Feasibility and Portfolio Assessment

NHP Clinical Trials – Feasibility and Portfolio Assessment

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Clinical trials for natural health products (NHPs) such as vitamins, herbal remedies, and probiotics bring scientific rigour to traditional health claims. In Canada, where consumer protection and evidence-based regulation are priorities, sponsors are beginning to shift away from running isolated trials toward building comprehensive clinical research strategies. This shift reflects…
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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

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

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,…
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