Health Canada Expands Restrictions on Ephedrine and Pseudoephedrine in Natural Health Products  

Health Canada Expands Restrictions on Ephedrine and Pseudoephedrine in Natural Health Products  

On March 7, 2025, Health Canada released the Order Establishing Supplementary Rules Respecting the Sale of Natural Health Products Containing Ephedrine or Pseudoephedrine: SOR/2025-93, which builds upon the Interim Order published on May 17, 2024. This new order introduces more stringent regulatory oversight for natural health products (NHPs) containing ephedrine…
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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 Proposes Temporary Exemptions for NHP Labelling Requirements

Health Canada Proposes Temporary Exemptions for NHP Labelling Requirements

On February 25, 2027, Health Canada announced a Notice of Intent to introduce a Ministerial Order that would temporarily exempt certain Natural Health Products (NHPs) from specific labelling provisions set to take effect in June 2025. This proposal aims to address implementation challenges faced by the industry while maintaining consumer…
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