Natural Health Products

The global demand for sustainable agriculture has placed fertilizer regulation at the forefront of policy and industry. Effective fertilizer management is vital for healthy crop production, and [...]

In 2024, Health Canada introduced significant updates to the Cosmetic Regulations under the Food and Drugs Act, aiming to enhance consumer safety, transparency, and industry accountability.  [...]

Introduction to Good Manufacturing Practices  Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) are a cornerstone of ensuring the quality, safety, and efficacy of natural health products. In Canada, GMP is [...]

Ayurvedic medicine or Ayurveda as it is commonly referred to is a traditional Indian system of medicine that has been in practice in India for over 5,000 years. Like other traditional medicine [...]

Pesticide regulation in Canada is governed by the Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA), a division of Health Canada. One of the key requirements for companies that manufacture, import, or [...]

If you’re in the process of submitting a Class III Natural Health Product (NHP) application, or already have a submission in queue, there’s an important update shared by the Natural [...]

Overview of the Upcoming Changes for Natural Health Product Labels  In 2022, Health Canada introduced significant updates to the labelling regulations for Natural Health Products (NHPs) to [...]

On August 28, 2024, Health Canada published the Supplementary Rules Respecting Nicotine Replacement Therapies Order (the Order). The Order highlights and outlines new measures put in place to [...]

What is Quality Assurance? Quality Assurance (QA) is a systematic, planned approach to ensure that products meet strict quality standards and are free from defects. It emphasizes the processes [...]

By: Jackie Menzies Yarnton, PRINCIPAL REGULATORY CONSULTANT, email Consultation on New Proposed GMP Guidance for Natural Health Products in Canada Introduction Earlier this year, Health Canada [...]