Veterinary Health Products Notifications

Selling Veterinary Health Products in Canada

Veterinary Health Products (VHPs), which include vitamins, minerals, traditional medicines, and homeopathic remedies for pets and food-producing animals, are popular in Canada. Since November 13, 2017, all VHPs must be notified to Health Canada under these conditions:

• At least 30 days before selling a VHP in Canada.
• At least 30 days before making changes to an existing VHP.
• Prior to importing a VHP into Canada.

Obtaining a Notification Number (NN)

To obtain a Notification Number, you must submit an application to Health Canada. The application must include only ingredients listed in the Permitted Substances List (PSL). If an ingredient is not listed, it must be added to the database before submitting the VHP application.

VHP Notification Fee

As of April 1, 2024, the fee for a VHP notification is $562 CAD. This fee is reviewed annually and adjusted based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Unlike some other regulatory fees, there is no annual renewal required once a VHP notification is approved.