Natural Health Products Directorate
Encyclopedia
The Natural Health Products Directorate (NHPD) is the division of the Health Products and Food Branch
of Health Canada
that is responsible for implementation of the Natural Health Product Regulations, including Good Manufacturing Practices, for Natural Health Products
for sale in Canada.
Health Products and Food Branch
The Health Products and Food Branch of Health Canada manages the health-related risks and benefits of health products and food by minimizing risk factors while maximizing the safety provided by the regulatory system...
of Health Canada
Health Canada
Health Canada is the department of the government of Canada with responsibility for national public health.The current Minister of Health is Leona Aglukkaq, a Conservative Member of Parliament appointed to the position by Prime Minister Stephen Harper.-Branches, regions and agencies:Health Canada...
that is responsible for implementation of the Natural Health Product Regulations, including Good Manufacturing Practices, for Natural Health Products
Natural Health Products
Natural Health Products are defined as:*Vitamins and minerals*Herbal remedies*Homeopathic medicines*Traditional medicines such as traditional Chinese medicines*Probiotics, and*Other products like amino acids and essential fatty acids....
for sale in Canada.
Aspects
As the regulatory authority for nutritionals, the NHPD controls two aspects of consumer and product safety and efficacy.- The issuance of site licences, required for manufacturing facilities in Canada to produce nutritionals for sale in Canada.
- The issuance of Natural Health Product Numbers (NPNs), required for each nutritional marketed in Canada. Each product is evaluated for formulation, dosage requirements, label claims, safety, and proof of efficacy prior to granting an NPN.