Updated Regulations: Natural Health Products
11
Jul
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Updated Regulations: Natural Health Products

We previously mentioned in a recent blog post that new labelling requirements were coming soon for Natural Heath Products (NHPs). Well that day has arrived! On July 6, 2022, Health Canada brought in the requirement to have a Product Facts Table (PFT) on all Natural Health Products, as well as some…
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NNHPD Consultation – Performance Standards
13
May
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NNHPD Consultation – Performance Standards

Natural and Non-prescription Health Products Directorate Performance Standards What Does This Mean For Your Product? On March 23, 2022, the Natural and Non-prescription Health Products Directorate (NNHPD) of Health Canada held a meeting on Performance standards for NHP applications with NHP industry associations. This meeting summarizes the current performance standards,…
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CHFA East 2019 Regulatory Round-Up
30
Sep
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CHFA East 2019 Regulatory Round-Up

The CHFA East Conference and Trade Show (held in Toronto September 12-15, 2019) boasted over 1,100 trade show exhibitors and a 2-day education session. Krista Coventry (Director of Regulatory Services for Eastern Canada) attended the education sessions to keep Source’s finger on the regulatory pulse for self-care products and functional foods! …
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Self-Care Framework Updates
26
Sep
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Self-Care Framework Updates

Canadians use every day products like: cosmetic products for personal hygiene, pain relievers, vitamins, minerals, sunscreens, etc. All these products are called “self-care products”. Self-Care products encompass cosmetic products, natural health products and non-prescription drug products. Canadians use self-care products to maintain their health, treat minor ailments or improve overall…
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Finished Product Testing and Shelf Life Study
08
Nov
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Finished Product Testing and Shelf Life Study

Companies must hold a site licence to manufacture, package, label or import natural health products (NHPs) in Canada. The site licence provides assurance that Health Canada approved good manufacturing practices (GMP) for natural health product (NHP) are followed. All products that are released for sale on the Canadian market must…
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Are you an Importer? Do you need a Site license?
06
Nov
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Are you an Importer? Do you need a Site license?

Did you know that 71% of Canadians have used natural health products like vitamins and minerals, herbal products, and homeopathic medicines? Canada also classifies many everyday consumer products like antiperspirants, shampoos, facial treatment products and even sunscreens as natural health products.  Companies must hold a site in order to be allowed to import natural health…
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