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Natural Health Products Directorate, Health Canada
2936 Baseline Road, Qualicum Tower A, Postal Locator: 3302A
Ottawa, ON  K1A 0K9
Phone:	1-888-774-5555 (613) 948-8096
Fax:	(613) 957-3861
E-mail:	nhpd_dpsn@hc-sc.gc.ca
Web Address:	www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ahc-asc/branch-dirgen/hpfb-dgpsa/nhpd-dpsn/index_e.html
In Canada, natural health products—also referred to as complementary medicines or traditional remedies—are subject to the federal Food and Drugs Act and Regulations. The Natural Health Products Directorate (NHPD) within Health Canada is responsible for ensuring that all Canadians have ready access to natural health products that are safe, effective, and of high quality, while respecting freedom of choice and philosophical and cultural diversity. The NHPD Web site provides information on regulations, product review and assessment, and research related to natural health products, as well as news, advisories, publications, and other materials for the general public.

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Author:	Caroline Rea, RN, BS, MS Sydney Youngerman-Cole, RN, BSN, RNC	Last Updated: October 1, 2007
Medical Review:	Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine Marc S. Micozzi, MD, PhD - Policy Institute for Integrative Medicine Donald Sproule, MD, CM, CCFP, FCFP - Family Medicine
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