Product Formulation and Review
Ensure your NHP’s ingredients comply with Health Canada’s NHP regulations. Regulatory experts can assist in analyzing your formulation for compliance.
A Natural Product Number (NPN) is a unique eight-digit identifier assigned by Health Canada to licensed Natural Health Products (NHPs). This number acts as the product’s official stamp of approval, indicating that it has met Health Canada’s rigorous safety, efficacy, and quality standards. Consumers can easily find the NPN on product labels, which fosters trust and confidence in their NHP choices.
An NPN is critical for several reasons:
An NPN is essential for anyone involved in the manufacturing, packaging, labeling, distributing, importing, or selling of Natural Health Products (NHPs) in Canada. Specifically:
Obtaining an NPN involves a structured process:
Ensure your NHP’s ingredients comply with Health Canada’s NHP regulations. Regulatory experts can assist in analyzing your formulation for compliance.
Prepare a comprehensive document detailing your NHP’s ingredients, labeling, and supporting scientific evidence.
Gather and compile robust scientific evidence to support your NHP’s safety and efficacy claims.
Develop product labeling and marketing materials that meet NPN requirements and accurately represent your NHP.
Submit the PLA and supporting documents to Health Canada for evaluation. The review timeframe can vary.
If your application meets all requirements, Health Canada will issue your NPN. They may also request additional information, requiring revisions and resubmission.
Maintain your NPN by adhering to post-licensing requirements, such as reporting adverse reactions and keeping product information updated.
Navigate the complex regulatory landscape with confidence and ensure your product’s safety and market readiness with GRAS Experts.
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