Animal Supplement / Veterinary Health Products
Companies are required to notify their VHPs to Health Canada:
- At least 30 days before selling a VHP in Canada.
- At least 30 days before making a change to a VHP that is already notified in Canada.
- Before importing a VHP into Canada.
- Companies are required to report any serious adverse drug reactions to Health Canada
At GNHP Consulting, we can assist you to obtain Notification Numbers for your Veterinary Health Products. The services that we provide are:
- Product Formulations.
- Product Classification – food/ VHP, Homeopathic etc.
- We verify that the ingredients are on the list of permitted substances. If not we can guide you on how to request that your special ingredient be added on the list.
- We will prepare your applications and submit them to the Veterinary Drugs Directorate (VDD).
- We also offer representation in Canada and will handle adverse events Reporting and Recalls if those situations arise.
In Canada, Food and Drug Regulations made some changes in 2017 that permit the importation and sale of Veterinary Health Products (VHPs) in Canada provided the following rules are met:
- Manufacturers are required to follow the Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) in the Natural Health Products Regulations;
- All active, homeopathic and traditional medicine substances used to make a VHP (in accordance with any applicable conditions) are as described on the list of Permitted substances (List C: Veterinary Health Products).
Product labels be:
- Include the statement "Veterinary Health Product / Produit de santé animale".
- Follow the labelling rules of the Food and Drug Regulations.
- Include any applicable mandatory label statements as described on List C.
Animal Supplement Regulatory Consulting in Canada
Bringing a pet or livestock supplement to market in Canada involves regulatory steps distinct from human health products. Global NHP Consulting delivers dependable guidance on animal supplement consulting in Canada, helping manufacturers navigate classification, safety evidence and labelling requirements. Our team simplifies a process many businesses find unfamiliar and confusing initially.
Pet owners increasingly expect transparency and proven safety from supplement brands, making regulatory compliance a genuine competitive advantage. Working with an experienced pet supplement regulatory consulting provider in Canada protects your brand from enforcement action while building consumer trust. We review formulations against current standards, giving your product a solid foundation before launch across Canadian markets.
Understanding Regulatory Expectations for Animal Products
Animal supplements occupy a regulatory space that varies depending on species, intended use and ingredient composition. Products marketed for livestock face different scrutiny than those designed for household pets, and manufacturers often struggle to identify which framework actually applies. Our consultants clarify classification early, preventing situations where products face enforcement after significant production investment. Maintaining strong veterinary product compliance with regulatory standards in Canada requires accurate ingredient sourcing, safety evidence and appropriate labelling for your target species. We review these details thoroughly, giving your business clarity before problems affect your launch timeline.
Guidance Covering Every Animal Product Category
Consultants Who Understand the Animal Health Market
Animal supplement regulations receive less attention than human health products, leaving many brands uncertain where to turn for reliable guidance. Our consultants bring direct experience across this specific category, catching issues generalist firms often miss. Our expertise also extends to businesses introducing products for human use, providing reliable guidance for companies requiring an NHP product licence in Canada as part of their regulatory strategy. This integrated approach helps organizations manage compliance across multiple regulated product categories with greater efficiency. Connect with Global NHP Consulting today to receive professional regulatory guidance that supports both your animal supplement and natural health product compliance goals.
What Our Animal Supplement Support Covers
Core Service Categories
Classification Review
We determine the correct regulatory category for your animal product based on species, ingredients and intended use, preventing costly missteps during development or marketing.
Formulation Assessment
Our specialists review ingredient safety and dosage appropriateness for target species, flagging concerns early so your product remains both effective and fully compliant.
Label & Claims Review
We verify labelling and marketing claims meet applicable standards, protecting your brand from enforcement while building lasting trust among pet owners and retailers.
Trusted Compliance for Growing Pet Brands
The pet supplement market continues expanding rapidly, attracting new brands unfamiliar with Canadian regulatory expectations. Our team reviews formulations, safety documentation and labelling before problems reach consumers or retailers, protecting your brand reputation from the start. We coordinate directly with relevant authorities when questions arise, keeping your launch timeline realistic and predictable. Clients trust our thorough approach to a regulatory category many consultants overlook.
How We Support Your Animal Product Launch
A Clear Path Toward Market Readiness
Our process reviews classification, formulation and documentation systematically, giving your animal supplement brand a compliant foundation before products reach Canadian pet owners and retailers.
