“Talking about regulations, laws, and government, we can lose the fact that at the end of the day, this is about people’s lives. This is about the choice that an individual has on how they treat their body, manage their health, and the health of their families.” – Veronica Jean
We’re excited to share a powerful interview with Veronica Jean, NHPPA’s National Campaign Director, hosted by David Stephan of Truehope Canada. This is an eye-opening conversation about the state of natural health product regulations in Canada, a must watch interview!
Main Topics Discussed:
- The history of natural health product regulations in Canada and how Canadians have responded.
- The introduction of Natural Product Numbers (NPN) on supplements and its implications.
- A review of relevant legislation: Bill C-51, Bill C-47, Bill C-69, Bill C-368, the Self-Care Framework, and Cost Recovery.
- The gradual loss of products in Canada and its affect on freedom of choice.
- Why imposing pharmaceutical regulations on the natural health industry is inappropriate and what the consequences could be.
- How to stay informed about these issues and get involved.
Watch the full conversation on the Truehope Canada YouTube channel.
