The Shifting Landscape of Natural Health Product Licensing in Canada: The e-Commerce Case of Stem Cell Supplements

Abstract

Unlabelled Natural health product (NHP) regulations have shifted in Canada, with the aim of reducing "red tape" and enabling market entry. This study assessed how many "stem cell" supplements for sale on Amazon.ca had Health Canada-required natural product number (NPN) licenses compared with vitamin D and "longevity" supplements.