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support consumers in selecting and safely using
NHPs.For more information and to access the
supporting Labeling of Natural Health Products
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‘Natural Health Products Online System
+ Licensed Natural Health Products Database
+ Listof site Licence Holders
+ Commissioner ofthe Environment and Sustainable Development Report 2~ Natural
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+ Health Canada responds tothe Spring 2021 Renort of the Commissioner ofthe
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Natural health products must be safe to use and sold without prescription. Products
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