Sale of Natural Health Products
The approval of Natural Health Products for sale follows a review by Health Canada for the product’s safety, efficacy and quality. Authorized products will be issued a product licence along with an eight-digit Natural Product Number (NPN) or Homeopathic Medicine Number (DIN-HM), which must appear on the label. These numbers serve as a means for the public and health care professionals to know that the product is authorized to be sold on the Canadian market.
What are Natural Health Products?
Under the Natural Health Products Regulations, Natural Health Products (NHPs) are defined as:
-Vitamins and minerals
-Herbal remedies
-Homeopathic medicines
-Traditional medicines such as traditional Chinese medicines
-Probiotics
-Other products like amino acids and essential fatty acids
Labelling of Natural Health Products
All NHPs must meet specific labelling requirements, to ensure safe and informed choices. Information required on NHP labels includes:
-Product name
-Product licence number
-Quantity of product in the bottle
-Complete list of medicinal and non-medicinal ingredients
-Recommended use (including purpose or health claim, route of administration and dose)
-Any cautionary statements, warnings, contra-indications and possible adverse reactions associated with the product
-Any special storage conditions
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The approval of Natural Health Products for sale follows a review by Health Canada for the product’s safety, efficacy and quality. Authorized products will be issued a product licence along with an eight-digit Natural Product Number (NPN) or Homeopathic Medicine Number (DIN-HM), which must appear on the label. These numbers serve as a means for the public and health care professionals to know that the product is authorized to be sold on the Canadian market.
What are Natural Health Products?
Under the Natural Health Products Regulations, Natural Health Products (NHPs) are defined as:
-Vitamins and minerals
-Herbal remedies
-Homeopathic medicines
-Traditional medicines such as traditional Chinese medicines
-Probiotics
-Other products like amino acids and essential fatty acids
Labelling of Natural Health Products
All NHPs must meet specific labelling requirements, to ensure safe and informed choices. Information required on NHP labels includes:
-Product name
-Product licence number
-Quantity of product in the bottle
-Complete list of medicinal and non-medicinal ingredients
-Recommended use (including purpose or health claim, route of administration and dose)
-Any cautionary statements, warnings, contra-indications and possible adverse reactions associated with the product
-Any special storage conditions
Access numerous FREE pharmacy exams resources at www.cpepreponline.com or www.cpeprep.com
