Veterinary Drugs Directorate's consultation with stakeholders on the proposed draft definition of a Veterinary Natural Health Product.

Consultation closed

The Veterinary Drugs Directorate (VDD) plans to launch a three month web-based consultation on the draft definition of Veterinary Natural Health Products (vNHP) beginning August 3, 2007, as a necessary step in the development of an appropriate regulatory framework for vNHPs. Currently, most natural health products for veterinary use are considered to be new drugs and are regulated under Division 8 of the Food and Drug Regulations. This current regulatory framework is not appropriate for this relatively lower risk category of products. Therefore VDD is developing a new regulatory framework for vNHPs. This consultation on the draft definition will be the first in a series of consultations with stakeholders, whose input will be sought throughout the development of the regulatory framework for vNHPs.

How to Get Involved

This consultation is open for comment starting August 3, 2007 until November 30^th, 2007. Once you select the link for the consultation document, submit your comments via email, by fax or mail. VDD also plans on posting an electronic workbook by mid-September that could be filled out and submitted directly online.

Mailing address:

Veterinary Drugs Directorate on Veterinary Natural Health Products

Holland Cross Complex, Ground Floor, Suite 14,
11 Holland Ave., A.L: 3000A,
Ottawa ON, K1A 0K9

Phone: (613) 954-5687
Fax: (613) 957-3861
E-mail: vNHP-PSNv_consultations@hc-sc.gc.ca

Interested parties are encouraged to provide comments and suggestions on the proposal presented by November 30, 2007.

Consultation Document Consultation closed

Reporting to Canadians

Health Canada will make the results of this consultation available on this Web site.

If you have any questions, contact us at
vNHP-PSNv_consultations@hc-sc.gc.ca