Update to Veterinary Health Products (VHPs): New Route of Administration

Aug. 8

Written By Karolina Zarichna, BSc, Regulatory Affairs Specialist | Business Development and Marketing Lead

Health Canada has introduced a new option on the Veterinary Health Product notification form, allowing applicants to select the "Nasal" route of administration specifically for pheromone-based VHPs. It's essential to be aware that none of the medicinal ingredients listed in the List of Permitted Substances are presently approved for this route.

In light of this development, Health Canada is encouraging stakeholders to take action by submitting Short Substance Applications. These applications would serve to either add new ingredients to the database, which can be administered nasally, or modify existing ingredients to include the nasal route of administration.

If you are interested in learning more about Veterinary Health Products, visit our VHP services page.

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Karolina Zarichna, BSc, Regulatory Affairs Specialist | Business Development and Marketing Lead

With over 3 years of experience in regulatory affairs, Karolina helps natural health product (NHP) brands navigate Canada's complex regulatory landscape and achieve compliance with Health Canada's standards. As a Regulatory Affairs Specialist at Natural Products Consulting Corp. (NPC), she manages product licence applications, scientific research, label reviews, and client communications for NHPs, cosmetics, and food products.

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