On February 25, 2025, Health Canada announced a Ministerial Exemption Order to temporarily exempt newly licensed Natural Health Products (NHPs) from the new labelling requirements until June 21, 2028.
Key Points:
- The new labelling rules, published on June 21, 2022, were originally set to take effect June 21, 2025.
- Newly licensed NHPs will now have until June 21, 2028, to comply with the new rules, aligning with the three-year transition period already granted to products licensed before June 21, 2025.
- This decision was made after industry stakeholders raised concerns about the challenges of implementing the new labelling requirements.
Next Steps:
Companies are encouraged to share this update with relevant wholesalers, distributors, and retailers.
Health Canada will continue working with industry stakeholders to update NHP monographs and revise labelling guidance to improve clarity.