Supplements from Europe to Canada

1. Can you import supplements into Canada?
2. Are supplements regulated in Canada?
3. Do other countries regulate supplements?
4. How do I import natural health into Canada?
5. Can prescription drugs be mailed to Canada?
6. Can you send prescription drugs through the mail Canada?
7. What is the equivalent to the FDA in Canada?
8. Why is DHEA illegal in Canada?
9. Is herbalism regulated in Canada?
10. Does Europe regulate vitamins?
11. Does Europe regulate supplements?
12. Who regulates nutraceuticals in Canada?

Can you import supplements into Canada?

You are allowed to import a single course of treatment of a health product or a 90-day supply (based on the directions for use), whichever is less, as long as the product does not contain a substance listed in Schedule F of the Food and Drug Regulations.

Are supplements regulated in Canada?

Supplements sold in Canada must be licensed by Health Canada and have a unique eight-digit Natural Product Number (NPN), indicating that it has "been assessed by Health Canada and found to be safe, effective and of high quality." The numbers are preceded by "NPN" and it is possible to look up a product by this number.

Do other countries regulate supplements?

Other countries regulate supplements, but do not always consider supplements only as food products, but also as drugs, depending on the claims stated in the marketing or on the label. ... Supplements must also be registered in China before manufacture, importation, or marketing, but are referred to as health foods.

How do I import natural health into Canada?

Commercial importers of Natural Health Products (NHP) must obtain a Natural Product Number (NPN). The holder of the Natural Product Number (NPN) must have a Canadian business location or be distributed by a Canadian distributor under their NPN. Importers must obtain a product license and site license to import NHP.

Can prescription drugs be mailed to Canada?

Generally, residents of Canada are not allowed to bring prescription drugs into Canada for people or animals. This includes whether you carry them across the border or have them delivered by mail or courier.

Can you send prescription drugs through the mail Canada?

Health Canada prohibits the importation of prescription drugs by courier when imported by Canadian residents for personal use. The importation of prescription drugs for human use is strictly regulated and is only permitted by certain entities.

What is the equivalent to the FDA in Canada?

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is responsible for the enforcement of the health and safety requirements in the FDA and its associated regulations as well as establishing non-health and safety food labelling policies.

Why is DHEA illegal in Canada?

Controlled drug

But Health Canada says on its website that DHEA, also known as prasterone, "can cause higher than normal levels of female and male hormones in the body and could increase the risk of prostate, breast, ovarian, and other hormone-sensitive cancers."

Is herbalism regulated in Canada?

This means that although some CAM practitioners are either regulated (e.g. chiropractors) or not regulated (e.g. herbalists, homeopaths) in all provinces; others (e.g. naturopathic practitioners, acupuncture/TCM practitioners) are regulated in some provinces, but not others.

Does Europe regulate vitamins?

The European Legislative Framework

Those who may think food supplements are today not legally regulated in the EU are misguided. Since 2002, the EU has created a legal and regulatory framework for these products with the Food Supplements Directive 2002/46/EC.

Does Europe regulate supplements?

As they are not regulated by Directive 2002/46, their use in food supplements may be subject to legislation at national level.

Who regulates nutraceuticals in Canada?

3.1 Canada

There are no regulations dealing specifically with nutraceuticals or functional foods. All foods and drugs fall under the provisions of the Food and Drugs Act and Regulations.