VHPs are low risk drugs for pet animals in certain dosage forms. They are used to maintain or promote the health and welfare of companion and food-producing animals. They are not for use to treat, prevent or cure disease.
VHPs contain ingredients such as: vitamins, minerals and traditional medicines.
Companies are to notify Health Canada about their VHPs:
- at least 30 days before selling a VHP in Canada
- at least 30 days before making a change to a VHP we have already been notified about in Canada
- before importing a VHP into Canada
We will facilitate the product licensing and (if necessary) ingredient approvals to get your per-friendly products to market!