Health Canada has introduced label changes for certain homeopathic products that fall under the Natural Health Product Regulations (NHPR).
The government is introducing these changes to ensure that Canadians who choose to use homeopathic products—especially parents trying to make the best choices for their children—have the information they need to consume them safely.
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Specifically, these changes apply to nosode products as well as homeopathic cough, cold and flu products for children 12 and under. Firstly, Health Canada is requesting the addition of statements on homeopathic nosode products to make it clear that they are not vaccines or alternatives to vaccines. In addition, the organization is no longer allowing companies to make specific health claims on homeopathic products for cough, cold, and flu for children 12 and under, unless those claims are supported by scientific evidence.
Companies have been asked to comply with this new labelling change by July 2016. For more information, visit Health Canada’s website here.
