Guide

Natural health product for sale in Canada: obtain an NPN or DIN-HM before marketing

Classify the product and ingredients, choose the evidence route, prepare label and specifications, then answer deficiencies.

Priority

A business number, site licence or similar product does not replace the product-specific licence. Do not sell before authorization.

Confirm the scope

Confirm that the formulation, route, purpose and claims fall within the natural health product framework.

Prepare the information

Check medicinal and non-medicinal ingredients, monographs, doses, risks and quality evidence.

Complete the process

Prepare the electronic application, label text, specifications and applicant or representative authorizations.

Keep follow-up records

Submit through the required channel, answer requests and await the NPN or DIN-HM before sale.

Natural health product licensing forms — Health Canada

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Official sources are linked in the guide. Checked August 29, 2026; confirm current rules, forms and deadlines with the responsible authority.
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