Amazon Seller Compliance for Dietary Supplements and NHPs

Amazon Seller Compliance for Dietary Supplements and NHPs is essential for avoiding costly account suspensions, listing rejections, or even legal trouble. Whether you sell on Amazon.ca or Amazon.com, meeting both platform and government regulations ensures that your products remain active and trustworthy.

Why Amazon Compliance Matters

Amazon holds supplement sellers to high standards. Unlike general consumer products, dietary supplements and natural health products (NHPs) are subject to strict laws in Canada and the U.S. Non-compliance can result in warnings, takedowns, or destroyed inventory.

Key Requirements for Compliance

To remain compliant, every supplement listing must meet core criteria:

• Proper labeling (as per FDA or Health Canada)

• Certificate of Analysis (COA) from a GMP-certified lab

• No disease treatment claims (e.g., “cures cancer,” “treats diabetes”)

• NPN (Natural Product Number) for products sold in Canada

• Ingredients must match the label exactly

• The product must be listed in the correct category

Differences Between Canadian and U.S. Requirements

In the United States, supplements must follow FDA regulations under DSHEA, including structure-function claims, Supplement Facts formatting, and cGMP manufacturing.

In Canada, products are classified as Natural Health Products (NHPs) and require approval from Health Canada, including a valid NPN and label review under the NHP Regulations.

Amazon-Specific Rules to Know

In addition to national regulations, Amazon has its own internal requirements:

• Canada requires a valid NPN before listing

• Certain ingredients (e.g., melatonin, CBD) are restricted

• All claims must be backed by documentation

• Amazon may request safety documentation, COAs, or lab results at any time

• Compliance must be maintained for both FBA and FBM listings

Final Checklist for Sellers

• ✅ Valid NPN (Canada) or DSHEA compliance (USA)

• ✅ Clean label: no disease claims

• ✅ COA available on request

• ✅ Product matches the listing

• ✅ Follows Amazon’s restricted product policy

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