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Manufacturing, packaging, importing, distributing, wholesaling or testing drugs: obtain the federal establishment licence

Manufacturing, packaging, importing, distributing, wholesaling or testing drugs: obtain the federal establishment licence

Priority

A product authorization and an establishment licence are separate. Do not begin a licensable activity until the authorized scope is confirmed.

Confirm the scope

Map every Canadian or foreign building, activity, drug category, dosage form, warehouse and responsible person.

Prepare the information

Establish GMP evidence, inspection records, quality agreements, foreign-site records, emergency contacts and required attestations.

Complete the process

Use the current FRM-0033, choose the correct application type and submit every supporting record through an accepted channel.

Keep follow-up records

Answer deficiency notices, verify the issued scope and manage annual review, amendments, suspension or cancellation before changes.

Drug establishment licence application — Health Canada

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Official sources are linked in the guide. Checked August 30, 2026; confirm current rules, forms and deadlines with the responsible authority.
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