Comment Period Extended for Natural Health Product Fees

Summary#

The Department of Health extended the public comment period on its proposal for fees related to natural health products. The comment window is now open from May 12 to August 10, 2023 and the original notice appeared in the May 13, 2023 edition of the Canada Gazette, Part I.

What it does#

• Extends the time to submit feedback on the department’s proposed fees for natural health products to August 10, 2023 (the period runs from May 12 to August 10, 2023).
• Confirms that comments can be sent using the consultation’s online comment form or via the consultation web page.
• States that the Department of Health will consider all comments before finalizing the proposal.

Who's affected#

• Stakeholders who follow or are involved with natural health products, such as manufacturers, importers, distributors, industry groups, and consumer organizations.
• Anyone who planned to comment but needed more time.
  If it is unclear whether you are affected, the consultation page is the place to check details of the proposal.

Why it matters#

• The extra time gives individuals and organizations more opportunity to review the proposal and send feedback.
• The consultation is about proposed fees; depending on the final decision, those fees may affect the costs for businesses that make or sell natural health products and, indirectly, consumers.