Guidelines for Submitting a Nomination for Active Member for the Natural Health Products Program Advisory Committee


The Natural Health Products Directorate (NHPD) has changed its name to the Natural and Non-prescription Health Products Directorate (NNHPD) subsequent to its recently expanded mandate to include the oversight of non-prescription and disinfectant drugs in addition to natural health products (NHPs). Please note that we are currently modifying documents to reflect this change.

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Your nomination package should include the following:

  • Completed Nomination Form.
  • Cover letter detailing why your organization is nominating this person for this position. The letter must be signed by a senior official of your organization and should include the following information, which will be used in considering the nominee for the committee:
    • Expertise and experience relevant to the Natural Health Products Program Advisory Committee mandate;
    • Professional standing or recognition relevant to the Natural Health Products Program Advisory Committee mandate; and
    • Demonstrated experience working in a committee environment.
  • Nominee's curriculum vitae (with information relevant their knowledge and expertise, and breadth of experience and familiarity with the natural health products regulatory framework).
  • Letter, signed by the nominee, confirming he/she is aware of the nomination and the role of a NHP PAC Active Member, is willing to have his/her name put forward as a potential Active Member of the committee and is in agreement with the posting of a biographical sketch and a summary of their declaration of affiliations and interests to the Health Canada website should they be accepted as an Active Member.

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