Why Indian Health Supplement Manufacturers Need a Canada-Specific Regulatory Strategy India has a growing number of manufacturers producing vitamins, minerals, herbal products, probiotics, amino acids, sports nutrition products and other health supplements for domestic and international markets. Canada can be an attractive market, but a product legally manufactured and sold in India cannot simply be… Continue reading Exporting Natural Health Products from India to Canada: A Practical Regulatory Guide for Indian Manufacturers
Category: Natural Health Products (NHPs)
Health Canada Releases Draft Revised Quality Guide for Natural Health Products: What Manufacturers Need to Know
Health Canada has released a draft revised Quality Guide for Natural Health Products (NHPs) for public consultation, representing the first comprehensive update to the guidance since 2015. The consultation is open from 20 July 2026 to 20 September 2026, giving manufacturers, Product Licence holders, ingredient suppliers, contract manufacturers, testing laboratories, and regulatory professionals an opportunity… Continue reading Health Canada Releases Draft Revised Quality Guide for Natural Health Products: What Manufacturers Need to Know
Health Canada Removes Finished Product Specifications (FPS) Submission Requirement for NHP Applications: What Manufacturers Need to Know
Health Canada has announced an important regulatory update affecting Natural Health Product (NHP) licence holders and applicants across Canada. Effective June 25, 2026, Finished Product Specifications (FPS) are no longer expected to be submitted as part of Class II and Class III Product Licence Applications (PLAs) or amendment submissions. This represents one of the most… Continue reading Health Canada Removes Finished Product Specifications (FPS) Submission Requirement for NHP Applications: What Manufacturers Need to Know
Step-by-Step Guide to Getting an NPN in Canada (Natural Product Number Explained)
If you are planning to market natural health products in Canada, obtaining a Natural Product Number (NPN) is a mandatory regulatory requirement. Issued by Health Canada, an NPN confirms that a product has been assessed for safety, efficacy, and quality in accordance with the Natural Health Products Regulations. Without an NPN, natural health products cannot… Continue reading Step-by-Step Guide to Getting an NPN in Canada (Natural Product Number Explained)
NNHPD GMP Updates 2026: Canada Natural Health Product Compliance Guide | Fiducia Globus
Canada has introduced major changes to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) requirements for Natural Health Products (NHPs). The updated NNHPD GMP guidance strengthens expectations around stability testing, supplier qualification, importer responsibilities, quality systems, and inspection readiness. For companies manufacturing, importing, or distributing NHPs in Canada, these GMP updates are critical to maintaining site licences and uninterrupted… Continue reading NNHPD GMP Updates 2026: Canada Natural Health Product Compliance Guide | Fiducia Globus