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Article: Regulatory framework proposed for natural health products.
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- Natural Life
- Article date:
- July 1, 2000
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The advisory panel to the new Health Canada Office of Natural Health Products (ONHP), has submitted its Final Report. This report outlines recommendations for policy directions toward a regulatory regime for natural health products. The Canadian government is establishing a new regulatory class of Natural Health Products (NHPs), which will be separate from foods and drugs.
Health Minister Alan Rock says, "Natural health products are an important part of Canadians' health and wellness. The issue of the safety and the quality of natural health products is at the forefront in the minds of many Canadians, as well as regulators. Our goal is to give Canadians the ...