Overview of New Plain Language Labelling Regulations for Natural Health Products in Canada

Overview of New Plain Language Labelling Regulations for Natural Health Products in Canada

The Canadian natural health product (NHP) industry is undergoing a significant transformation with the introduction of new Plain Language Labelling (PLL) regulations. These updated guidelines, published by Health Canada in 2022, aim to enhance transparency, standardization, and accessibility in NHP labelling. By replacing the previous 2006 regulations, the PLL framework…
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Health Canada’s NNHPD Monograph Revisions: Batch 4 Consultation Period Begins

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…
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UPDATE: Be Proactive on Cost Recovery, HC Market Entry Strategy

UPDATE: Be Proactive on Cost Recovery, HC Market Entry Strategy

In April, we posted about the updates to Canada’s proposed cost recovery framework. Since the original announcement of cost recovery for Natural Health Products (NHPs), although there has been a significant reduction in the proposed fees for businesses, proposed fees still remain which would still have a major impact on…
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World Food Safety Day 2024

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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Get to Know SNI: Clinical Research Services

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…
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The Changing Landscape of NHPs

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…
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UPDATES: Natural Health Product Plain Language Labelling

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…
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Health Canada’s Proposal for NHP Cost Recovery Causes Waves

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…
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NHP Applications Are Going to Cost You. What Brands Need to Know About NHP Cost Recovery

NHP Applications Are Going to Cost You. What Brands Need to Know About NHP Cost Recovery

If you have been involved in the NHP sector in any capacity over the years since the Natural Health Product Regulations came into force (2004), you’re likely aware that all NHPs must be approved by Health Canada before they can be sold legally in Canada. To gain approval, companies must…
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