Thursday February 23, 2012 Thursday February 23, 2012
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| Date: Tuesday March 27, 2012 | |
| Registration Single Attendee: CAD $195.00 Group rates are available. (see below) All rates are subject to the Canadian 13% Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) |
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Time: 10:00 AM ET | 7:00 AM PT | Duration: 2 hours |
The natural health products (NHP) industry in Canada is currently valued at over $3.5 billion. 71% of Canadians have used a natural health product and 77% of Canadians agree that NHP’s can be used to maintain or promote health. The trend towards self-care continues to grow and as the population ages there will be increased demand for preventative healthcare products and increased self-medication.
Under the Natural Health Product Regulations, which came into effect in 2004, a natural health product is defined as: Vitamins and minerals; Herbal remedies; Homeopathic medicines; Traditional medicines such as traditional Chinese medicines; Probiotics; and Other products such as amino acids and essential fatty acids. In order to legally sell a natural health product in Canada, the product must be licensed by Health Canada and have a Natural Product Number (NPN) or DIN-HM (for homeopathic medicines) and be manufactured, packaged, labeled and/or imported by companies with valid Site Licenses. In order to obtain a Product License, the applicant must demonstrate the safety, efficacy and quality of the product and to obtain a Site License the applicant must demonstrate compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices for NHPs.
The Canadian supplement market is growing and consumers are demanding new and innovative products. Explore the opportunities Canada presents for supplement suppliers. Learn the basics of the regulatory framework for NHPs in Canada and help ensure your products are in compliance when they hit the shelves.
Webinar attendees will:
This webinar is designed for anyone interested in entering the natural products industry in Canada. This includes management, regulatory personnel, quality control / quality assurance personnel, manufacturers, packagers, labellers, importers, consultants, product formulators, and sales and marketing personnel.
Anne Wilkie is the former Vice President and Head of Regulatory Affairs for the Canadian Health Food Association (CHFA), Canada's largest trade association representing the interests of retailers and suppliers of natural products and organics.
Anne held this role for over 10 years during which time she developed and led the regulatory program for the CHFA and was actively involved in the creation and implementation of the Natural Health Products Regulations and consultations on the Organic Products Regulations.
Prior to the CHFA, Anne worked for Health Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency in a variety of roles including Laboratory Analyst, Food and Drug Inspector and Nutrition Program Specialist.
Anne has degrees in Food Science and Nutrition from the University of Guelph and Adult Education from the University of Brock. Anne is currently doing independent consulting work for the food and natural products industries and is also a part time Professor at Centennial College.
Single Attendee: CAD $195.00
Group of 5 or less per location: CAD $400.00
Group of 6 to 10 attendees per location: CAD $750.00
Group of 11 to 20 attendees per location: CAD $1250.00
Single attendee refers to single participant at a single computer/login.
Group rates only apply to candidates who wish to have more than one attendee, but will be attending the webinar from a single computer/login. If multiple candidates wish to login at different locations, it will be considered as a separate additional registration and will require more than one webinar login information. Also note that one login information will only be valid on one computer.
Please contact us at webinar@ipacanada.com for multiple-location group rates or any other enquiries.