Requirements for Certificates
International Trade Certificate (ITC)
A certificate that confirms your Natural Health Product meets Canadian regulations and is ready for export.
Requirements:
- Product Brand Name in Canada
- Product Name in Export Country
- NPN#, Product Licence
- Valid Health Canada Site Licence
International Trade Certificate: Export Only
Designed for export-only products, this certificate verifies your site and product meet Canadian standards.
Requirements:
- Product Brand Name in Canada
- Product Name in Export Country
- NPN#, Product Licence
- Valid Health Canada Site Licence
Certificate of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
Shows that your manufacturing site complies with Health Canada’s GMP requirements.
Requirements:
- Valid Health Canada Site Licence
Confirmation Letter of GMP Compliance for Natural Health Products
Show that your company is compliant with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for the production of natural health products (NHPs) in Canada.
Requirements:
- Valid Health Canada Site Licence
Certificate of Free Sale
Proof that your product is legally sold in Canada and meets all regulatory standards for export.
Requirements:
- Product Brand Name in Canada
- Product Name in Export Country
- NPN#, DIN#, Product Licence
- Valid Health Canada Site Licence
CFS for Medical Devices
Proof that your product is legally sold in Canada and meets all regulatory standards for export.
Requirements:
- Product Brand Name in Canada
- Product Name in Export Country
- Medical Device Establishment Licence* #, *Class 1 Devices
- Valid Health Canada MDEL Licence
Certificate of Free Sale: Detailed (CFS-D)
Proof that your product is legally sold in Canada and meets all regulatory standards for export.
Requirements:
- Product Brand Name in Canada
- Product Name in Export Country
- NPN#, DIN#, Product Licence
- Valid Health Canada Site Licence
Cover Letter for Certificate of Free Sale (CFS)
Support the legitimacy of the certificate and enhances its acceptance by international regulators.
Requirements:
- Product Brand Name in Canada
- Product Name in Export Country
- NPN#, DIN#, Product Licence
- Valid Health Canada Site Licence
Certificate of Free Sale: Cannabis Products (International Trade Certificate)
Verifies the regulatory status of a cannabis product in Canada and supports its export to international markets.
Requirements:
- Product Brand Name in Canada
- Product Name in Export Country
- NPN#, DIN#, Product Licence
- Valid Health Canada Site Licence
