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Natural Health Products
British Columbia is home to manufacturers of a diverse range of functional foods and natural health products that rank among the world's best for quality, nutrition, taste and scientific research. Having a "voice" through BCFPA and keeping abreast of up to date information is essential. Below are some links to resources specific to the Functional Food and Natural Health Product sector.
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada provides fact sheets, market and industry information, regulatory links and research.
Instructional Web Videos from the Natural Health Products Directorate
The Natural Health Products Directorate (NHPD) has created a series of instructional videos on some of the electronic tools offered through the NHPD website. The videos give general overviews of the Natural Health Products Ingredients Database, the Natural Health Products Ingredients Database Issue Form, the Finished Product Specifications Form, the Electronic Product Licence Application Form, and the e-Submission Builder.
BioAccess Commercialization Centre
BioAccess is the source for business and commercialization support for Western Canada's Functional Food and Natural Health Products (FFNHP) industry.
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Dedicated to safeguarding food, animals and plants, which enhances the health and well-being of Canada's people, environment and economy.
Canadian Health Food Association
The Canadian Health Food Association (CHFA)'s Regulatory Affairs and Policy Development Department monitors regulatory changes and initiatives that affect the natural health products industry. BCFPA works with the CHFA to ensure that BC companies's regulatory issues are addressed.
Canadian Health Food Association
The Canadian Health Food Association is Canada’s largest national trade association dedicated to the natural health and organic products industry.
Functional Ingredients Magazine
Published by New Hope Natural Media, a division of Penton Media, Inc, Functional Ingredients Magazine is a leading media resource and information provider for the natural, organic and healthy-lifestyle products industry.
Health Canada
Health Canada is the Federal department responsible for helping Canadians maintain and improve their health, while respecting individual choices and circumstances.
Natural Health Product Research Society of Canada
The Natural Health Product Research Society's mission is to facilitate and support research and education in the field of natural health products.