Natural Health Products: 53 Recommendations of the Standing Committee on Health

Recommendations re: Enforcement

48. The new regulatory framework for NHPs be enforced in a regular and consistent manner and done in conjunction with education.

Status:

1. The Regulations and their requirements will be enforced in a consistent manner.
2. Once the GMP guidance document is finalized, joint training sessions for industry and inspection personnel will be held.
3. NHPD will develop a public education campaign to assist consumers and stakeholders in understanding the new Regulations.

49. Sufficient resources be provided for enforcement activities.

Status:

1. Health Canada will seek to ensure that enforcement resources support an acceptable program of compliance with the Regulations.