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Veterinary Health Product (VHP) Notification Services in Canada
We help businesses prepare compliant VHP notifications for low-risk animal health products intended for the Canadian market.
What Is a Veterinary Health Product (VHP)?
Veterinary Health Products (VHPs) are low-risk animal health products in dosage form that are used to maintain or promote health and wellbeing in animals. Under Health Canada’s VHP Notification Program, eligible products must fit within the program requirements and cannot make claims to diagnose, prevent, treat, or cure disease.
Who This Service Is For？
Brand Owners
Companies planning to launch animal health products in Canada.
Importers
Businesses importing eligible VHPs into Canada for sale.
Foreign Manufacturers
Companies outside Canada needing Canadian notification support.
Existing VHP Holders
Businesses making changes to an already notified VHP.
Our VHP Notification Services
Eligibility Assessment
We review whether your product fits within the VHP Notification Program, including intended use, route of administration, ingredient eligibility, and claim suitability.
Notification Form Preparation
We help prepare the required product, ingredient, company, and establishment information for the VHP notification.
Claims and Label Review
We help align your claims and label content with VHP requirements, including general health claim positioning, cautions, contraindications, and required statements.
Amendments and Change Support
We help prepare the required product, ingredient, company, and establishment information for the VHP notification.
How the Process Works
Why Work With Us
The VHP pathway is more streamlined than a full veterinary drug submission, but it still requires the product to fit a specific regulatory framework. We help organize the process clearly, reduce avoidable errors, and prepare notification content that is aligned with Health Canada’s VHP program requirements.
Clear regulatory interpretation
Practical document preparation
Support for both new notifications & amendments
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is a VHP?
A VHP is a low-risk animal health product in dosage form used to maintain or promote health and wellbeing in animals.
Can a VHP claim to treat disease?
No. VHPs cannot claim to diagnose, prevent, treat, or cure disease.
When does a company need to notify Health Canada?
A company must notify Health Canada before importing a VHP into Canada, at least 30 days before sale, and at least 30 days before certain changes.
Do foreign companies need a Canadian representative?
Yes. A notifier located outside Canada must appoint a Canadian representative.
Is annual renewal required?
No. There is no required annual renewal for a VHP notification.
Need Help With a VHP Notification?
If you are planning to sell or import an eligible Veterinary Health Product in Canada, we can help you prepare a clear and compliant notification package.
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