To: Mark Holland, Minister of Health
Save Our Natural Health Products
Drop the proposed changes in NHP regulations, including Plain Language Requirements, and New Regulatory Fees
Why is this important?
Natural health products (NHPs) play an essential role in the wellbeing of Canadians. They are an important piece of empowering citizens to care for themselves at home, and as a way to prevent illness.
Natural health products include items such as supplements (Zinc, Magnesium, Omega 3, etc.), natural body care products, homeopathic medicines, and traditional medicines (herbal medicines, traditional chinese medicines, etc.). Many Canadians turn to these products to be proactive with their health.
Canadians know our health system is strained. Why would we want to impose more barriers for people to access proactive health?
1/5 NHP companies said they are considering leaving Canada altogether.
Over 70% of companies said they would have to limit their product line to prioritize what was most profitable.
These new regulations will crush small NHP businesses, and drive up costs for the products that remain in the market. These new regulations will make natural health products difficult to access.
Natural health products include items such as supplements (Zinc, Magnesium, Omega 3, etc.), natural body care products, homeopathic medicines, and traditional medicines (herbal medicines, traditional chinese medicines, etc.). Many Canadians turn to these products to be proactive with their health.
Canadians know our health system is strained. Why would we want to impose more barriers for people to access proactive health?
1/5 NHP companies said they are considering leaving Canada altogether.
Over 70% of companies said they would have to limit their product line to prioritize what was most profitable.
These new regulations will crush small NHP businesses, and drive up costs for the products that remain in the market. These new regulations will make natural health products difficult to access.