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How to Prepare Finished Product Specifications (FPS) for NHPs

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Apr

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How to Prepare Finished Product Specifications (FPS) for NHPs

Finished Product Specifications (FPS) are crucial documents that outline the minimum quality standards an Natural Health Product (NHP) must meet before it can be imported, sold, or distributed in Canada. These specifications are mandated under Health Canada's Natural Health Products Regulations (NHPR), and every NHP must strictly comply with the…

NHP Sampling Regulations for Tradeshows in Canada

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Apr

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NHP Sampling Regulations for Tradeshows in Canada

Distributing Natural Health Product (NHP) samples at tradeshows in Canada is subject to clear regulatory requirements designed to protect consumer safety, ensure accurate labelling, and uphold Health Canada’s standards. From proper packaging and compliant promotional claims to valid licensing and record-keeping obligations, all participants are responsible for operating in accordance…

2025 Overview of Natural Health Product (NHP) Regulations and NPN Licensing in Canada

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Feb

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2025 Overview of Natural Health Product (NHP) Regulations and NPN Licensing in Canada

Navigating the complex and ever-evolving landscape of Natural Health Product (NHP) Regulations in Canada is crucial for businesses hoping to enter the Canadian market. Canada offers a significant market opportunity for companies, similar to the U.S., but success depends on a thorough understanding of the regulatory requirements. Ensuring compliance with…

Health Canada’s NNHPD Monograph Revisions: Batch 4 Consultation Period Begins

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Sep

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UncategorizedCanada Regulatory Compliance, health canada, labelling standards, natural health products, NHP, NNHPD, NNHPD monograph, product formulations, safety and efficacy

Health Canada’s NNHPD Monograph Revisions: Batch 4 Consultation Period Begins

Health Canada’s Natural and Non-Prescription Health Products Directorate (NNHPD) is undertaking a critical initiative to revise existing Natural Health Product (NHP) monographs. These revisions are essential for aligning monographs with new labelling standards, ensuring consistency, and incorporating the latest scientific information. Health Canada’s goal is to improve the quality and…

07

Jun

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World Food Safety Day 2024

This year, World Food Safety Day falls on Friday, June 7 The World Health Organization is focusing this year’s theme on the importance of being prepared for food safety incidents, no matter how mild or severe they can be. “Food safety incidents are situations where there is a potential or…

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Apr

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UncategorizedAnti-aging, antioxidants, Bioactives, Cardiovascular Studies, Clinical Research, Clinical trials, Comparator Studies, consumer product testing, Cosmetic testing, CT, Diabetes Studies, Efficacy, FDA, Haircare, health canada, Immunology, Irritation Studies, Marketing Studies, Microbiome, Moisturization, natural health products, NHP, NHPs, Observational Studies, Performance Studies, pharmaceutical, Pharmaceutical Studies, Phase I Studies, Phase II Studies, Phase III Studies, Phase IV Studies, Prebiotics, Probiotics, Safety, skincare, SNI, sunscreen

Get to Know SNI: Clinical Research Services

At SNI, we have built a robust team of clinical trials professionals, all dedicated to the success of your project. Together, they bring over 250+ years of experience in clinical, regulatory, and medicine and have completed 850+ clinical trials combined. A key benefit to sponsors is our diverse experience across…

05

Apr

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Cosmetic Product Testing

In personal care, brand trust—and proof of the product benefit—is everything. With the cosmetic and cosmeceutical sector growing exponentially, the most successful brands rely on evidence to support their product claims and efficacy. Cosmetics can often fall into more than one regulatory category, so beginning the clinical research process with…

08

Dec

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Uncategorizedannual right to sell fees, canadian natural health, chfa, consumer safety, health canada, natural health products, NHP, Pre-market evaluation, product license, regulatory amendment, Site License

The Changing Landscape of NHPs

Keeping up with constantly changing regulations is a challenge for any company selling natural health products (NHPs) in Canada. Notably, recent changes to NHP labelling standards and the introduction of potential cost recovery measures have raised numerous questions and concerns within the industry. Regarding labelling requirements, Health Canada released an…

UPDATES: Natural Health Product Plain Language Labelling

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Jul

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UPDATES: Natural Health Product Plain Language Labelling

We mentioned in September that there are changes in the near future regarding labelling of natural health products in Canada, and with an implementation date of June 21, 2025, we are revisiting the requirements to help the industry prepare. For products already on the market, or those which will have…

Health Canada’s Proposal for NHP Cost Recovery Causes Waves

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Jun

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Health Canada’s Proposal for NHP Cost Recovery Causes Waves

The Canadian regulations for Natural Health Products (NHPs) came into force in 2004, and for nearly 20 years, Canadians have been able to shop with confidence for products displaying either a Natural Product Number (NPN) or Homeopathic Medicine Number (DIN-HM) on the product label. These products must be approved by…