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22 Apr 2026

How to Comply with the New Labelling Requirements for NHPs

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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…

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

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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…

16 Sep 2025

New and Upcoming FDA Changes in 2025: GRAS Rules, FOP Labelling, and Supplement Ingredients – What You Need to Know

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On September 4, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published its Unified Regulatory Agenda, a key planning document that outlines the Agency’s top priorities over the coming year. Among the many proposed and final rules, three initiatives stand out for their potential to significantly impact food and dietary…

06 Sep 2024

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

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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…

17 Jun 2024

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

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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…

07 Jun 2024

World Food Safety Day 2024

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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…

10 Apr 2024

Get to Know SNI: Clinical Research Services

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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…

01 Apr 2024

UPDATE: Natural Health Products in Canada

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On March 27, SNI attended an invited session on NNHPD’s Updated Proposal for NHP Cost Recovery We want to share some updates regarding the ongoing cost recovery initiative that has been imposed on the NHP sector. Last year, Health Canada proposed a new fee structure for Natural Health Products (NHPs)…

08 Dec 2023

The Changing Landscape of NHPs

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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…

05 Jul 2023

UPDATES: Natural Health Product Plain Language Labelling

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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…