The Natural and Non-prescription Health Products Directorate (NNHPD) has updated the Management of Product License Applications for Natural Health Products (NHP) now referred to as the Natural Health Products Management of Application Policy (NHP MAP).
Here is an excerpt from the new policy document.
Purpose
The NHP MAP outlines the process applied by NNHPD to manage Product License Applications (PLA) for Natural Health Products (NHPs) submitted in accordance with the Natural Health Products Regulations (NHPR). The policy also outlines the responsibilities and expectations of NHP applicants throughout the application process.
Scope
This policy applies to all classes of NHP applications (Class I, II and III), including changes made following the licensing of a product license (amendments and notifications) and to all application types (general – formally categorized as non-traditional applications, traditional and homeopathic). It is intended to aid the applicant in navigating the application process and should be used in conjunction with associated guidance documents linked throughout this document.
This policy does not apply to site license or clinical trial applications for NHPs. It also does not apply to applications for other health products including, drugs, medical devices, biologic and genetic therapies, veterinary drugs and foods…
Continue to read the Full Policy .
Linda Beach is the founder, sole owner, and Director of Canadian Natural Health Product Registry (CNHPR), operating under Medical Botany Research. Based on Canada’s west coast, Linda has been providing regulatory consulting and compliance expertise to Canadian and international companies since 2004, when Canada’s Natural Health Products Regulations first came into effect.
A Certified Herbalist with a degree in Botany and Medical Research, Linda also holds certifications in several natural and complementary healing modalities. This combination of scientific training and hands-on herbal expertise gives her a unique perspective on the products she helps bring to market — from vitamins and herbal remedies to nutraceuticals, cosmeceuticals, and sports supplements.
Over her two decades working directly with Health Canada, Linda has built strong working relationships with regulators that have translated into consistent success in securing Natural Product Numbers (NPNs) for her clients. Her advocacy work has had industry-wide impact — including playing a key role in Health Canada’s decision to reinstate hempseed oil to its approved ingredient database after it had been removed, restoring a path to market for products containing the ingredient.
Through CNHPR, Linda guides clients through every stage of the licensing process: developing a tailored regulatory strategy, compiling required documentation, and managing submissions from signing through to Health Canada approval.