NHP compliance - SNI Inc.

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Feb

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Food or Natural Health Product (NHP)? A Practical Guide to Classification and Compliance

If you manufacture or import functional foods, fortified beverages, gummies, probiotics, botanicals, powders, or “wellness” products, you have likely run into the Canadian classification question: is this a food or a natural health product (NHP)? In Canada, that decision is not exclusively linked to marketing preference. It is a regulatory classification that drives your allowed claims, label…

Health Canada Publishes 19 Updated NHP Monographs

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Feb

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Health Canada Publishes 19 Updated NHP Monographs

Health Canada’s Natural and Non-prescription Health Products Directorate (NNHPD) has officially published 19 updated Natural Health Product (NHP) monographs as part of the January 30, 2026 load. These updates affect a wide range of botanical ingredients, amino acids, and commonly used actives across the Canadian NHP market. For regulatory teams,…

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Aug

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Canada’s New Natural Health Product Labelling Rules: A High-level Overview

The Canadian Natural Health Product (NHP) industry is preparing for one of its most significant regulatory shifts in nearly two decades. With the introduction of Health Canada’s new Plain Language Labelling (PLL) Regulations (Labelling for Natural Health Products), businesses that manufacture, distribute, or sell NHPs must rethink how their product…

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…

Natural Health Products Regulations – Overview and Guidance for Canadian Market Entry

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Feb

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Natural Health Products Regulations – Overview and Guidance for Canadian Market Entry

Navigating the complex and ever-evolving landscape of Natural Health Products Regulations (NHPR) 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…