Health Canada has announced that additional regulatory amendments are being considered for Natural Health Product (NHP) labelling requirements, including a proposed extension of current compliance timelines beyond June 2028. This development is particularly important for Natural Health Product manufacturers, importers, distributors, and brand owners currently preparing for compliance with Canada’s revised NHP labelling framework. The… Continue reading Health Canada Proposes Extension to Natural Health Product Labelling Compliance Timelines: What NHP Companies Need to Know
Category: Regulatory Updates
Canada NHP Compliance Update: Ending the Foreign Site Reference Number Process and What It Means for Site Licence Holders
Health Canada has recently published a new bulletin under the Natural Health Products Site Licensing and Good Manufacturing Practices Inspection Bulletin platform, announcing an important change related to foreign site references and foreign warehouses. This update directly impacts Natural Health Product site licence holders, foreign manufacturers, and companies relying on foreign sites or warehouses as… Continue reading Canada NHP Compliance Update: Ending the Foreign Site Reference Number Process and What It Means for Site Licence Holders
EU Cosmetic Regulation 2024/996: What Cosmetic Brands Need to Do Before 2025
The European Commission has adopted Regulation (EU) 2024/996, amending the EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009, to introduce new restrictions on Vitamin A (Retinol and its esters), Alpha-Arbutin, Arbutin, Triclosan, and several endocrine-disrupting ingredients. Published on April 3, 2024, this update aims to reinforce consumer safety and align ingredient limits with the latest SCCS (Scientific… Continue reading EU Cosmetic Regulation 2024/996: What Cosmetic Brands Need to Do Before 2025
How K-Beauty Brands Can Comply with U.S. FDA MoCRA and Health Canada Regulations in 2025
Introduction The global fascination with South Korea’s K-Beauty industry continues to grow — celebrated for its innovation, clean formulations, and trend-setting products. But exporting to Canada and the United States means navigating two of the world’s most rigorous cosmetic regulatory frameworks. In 2025, new rules under the U.S. FDA’s Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA)… Continue reading How K-Beauty Brands Can Comply with U.S. FDA MoCRA and Health Canada Regulations in 2025
Health Canada Introduces Workload Management Form for Class II & III NHP Licence Applications
Introduction Health Canada’s Natural and Non-Prescription Health Products Directorate (NNHPD) has introduced a new Workload Management Form (WMF) requirement for Class II and III Natural Health Product (NHP) licence applications and amendments. This update, effective in 2025, aims to improve transparency, predictability, and efficiency in the review process. For manufacturers, importers, and brand owners, understanding… Continue reading Health Canada Introduces Workload Management Form for Class II & III NHP Licence Applications
Understanding the Canadian Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist: What It Means for Your Business
What Is the Canadian Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist? The Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist is an administrative tool used by Health Canada to communicate ingredients that are restricted or prohibited in cosmetics sold in Canada. It serves as a key reference for companies to ensure that their cosmetic formulations are compliant with the Food and Drugs Act and… Continue reading Understanding the Canadian Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist: What It Means for Your Business