Health Canada Natural Product Number (NPN) / Site License
Issued by Health Canada
RegistrationAudit Scope
Natural Health Products Regulations (NHPR). Pre-market product licensing (NPN) and site licensing for manufacturers, packagers, labellers, importers.
What It Proves
Facility holds a Health Canada site license and/or products have been issued Natural Product Numbers (NPNs), meaning they've been assessed for safety, efficacy, and quality.
What It Does Not Prove
Canadian requirements differ significantly from US FDA. Holding Health Canada approval does NOT satisfy US regulatory requirements or vice versa. NPN pre-market assessment includes efficacy review — stricter than US DSHEA framework.
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