Health Canada’s NNHPD Launches New Forms for NHP Licence Withdrawal and Discontinuation Requests

Overview

Health Canada’s Natural and Non-prescription Health Products Directorate (NNHPD) has introduced two new online forms to simplify and expedite the submission process for Natural Health Product (NHP) licence withdrawal and discontinuation requests. This initiative reflects NNHPD’s commitment to modernizing digital regulatory operations and enhancing efficiency, transparency, and communication within the Canadian NHP framework. The new forms provide regulated parties with a structured and traceable means to submit, update, or withdraw their product licences, reducing administrative delays and ensuring greater consistency in submissions.

New NNHPD Forms for NHP Licence Management

1. NHP Licence Application Withdrawal Request Form

This form should be used when an applicant intends to withdraw a pending NHP Product Licence Application (PLA) before a regulatory decision is issued. This may occur due to strategic changes, formulation updates, or other internal considerations.

Access the form: https://forms-formulaires.alpha.canada.ca/en/id/cmfbkk02c00v0vr010z1lzozk

2. NHP Licence Discontinuation Request Form

This form applies when a company or licence holder intends to discontinue an existing NPN or DIN-HM that is no longer being marketed, distributed, or manufactured. Submitting this request ensures Health Canada’s public database accurately reflects the product’s regulatory and commercial status.

Access the form: https://forms-formulaires.alpha.canada.ca/en/id/cm976risk01dpyl69jexqmrgq

Both forms are hosted on Canada’s official secure digital portal, providing users with improved traceability, standardized templates, and faster acknowledgment from regulatory officers.

Official NNHPD Guidance and Bulletins

To assist industry stakeholders, Health Canada has published detailed bulletins and procedural guidance outlining submission requirements, processing timelines, and best practices.

View NNHPD Bulletins: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/licences-authorizations-registrations-drug-health-products/licence-authorization-registration-forms-drug-health-products/natural-health-product-licensing/bulletin.html

These bulletins include step-by-step instructions for completing the new forms, clarification on withdrawal versus discontinuation requests, and contact information for technical support.

Why These Updates Matter for NHP Companies

The introduction of these standardized online forms represents a significant step forward in how Health Canada manages Natural Health Product lifecycle submissions. Benefits include reduced administrative delays, consistent submissions, improved communication channels, and enhanced compliance management.

Staying Updated with NNHPD Communications

To ensure important updates, bulletins, or reminders from Health Canada’s NNHPD are not missed, stakeholders should add the following contact to their safe sender list: nnhpd.consultation-dpsnso@notification.canada.ca

How Fiducia Globus Can Help

At Fiducia Globus, we specialize in supporting Natural Health Product companies with Health Canada compliance and submission management. Our team of regulatory professionals offers end-to-end guidance to help you meet NNHPD requirements efficiently and confidently.

Our services include preparation and submission of NHP licence withdrawal and discontinuation requests, review of NHP Product Licence Applications (PLAs), regulatory gap analysis, liaison with NNHPD for application follow-ups, and ongoing support for post-licensing maintenance.

Contact us today to discuss your NHP regulatory needs and streamline your compliance process with expert support.

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