Health Canada

The Canadian drug supply chain is complex, with distinct roles and responsibilities among many players including manufacturers, wholesalers, hospitals, health care practitioners and governments. Drug shortages can occur at any point in the drug supply chain.

This notice explains under which circumstances non-medical masks or face coverings would be subject to the regulatory framework for medical devices during the COVID-19 pandemic.

All Canadian drug establishments must have a drug establishment licence to fabricate, package/label, distribute, import, wholesale or test a drug as required under Part C, Division 1A of the Food and Drug Regulations.

Good manufacturing practices (GMP) ensure that drugs meet the quality standards appropriate to their intended use before they are sold.

Health Canada is warning Canadians about the risks of purchasing health products that make unauthorized claims to prevent, treat or cure COVID-19.

Health Canada introduced innovative and agile regulatory measures. These measures expedite the regulatory review of COVID-19 health products without compromising safety, efficacy and quality standards.

The Public Health Agency of Canada’s National Microbiology Lab (PHAC-NML) will conduct independent scientific laboratory evaluation of some COVID-19 testing devices when requested by Health Canada.

The table below lists the clinical trials authorized by Health Canada for COVID-19-related medical devices.

The Government of Canada and the Canadian Pain Task Force (CPTF) recognize Canadians living with chronic pain need additional supports during COVID-19. The following list of supportive resources was assembled in collaboration with stakeholders and may be used by you and your partners in care to...

As a public health emergency of international concern, the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic (caused by the novel SARS-CoV-2 virus) has already impacted many aspects of healthcare delivery. Within Canada, all provinces and territories have initiated a range of public health measures to...

This document provides instructions for manufacturers on how to add FSDP to the List of Foods for a Special Dietary Purpose for Exceptional Importation and Sale (herein referred to as the List). It also provides guidance to importers on the requirements for submitting a Notification to the...

Meal planning helps you and your family be prepared, which is especially important right now. By planning your meals and snacks, you can save money, reduce food waste and limit trips to the grocery store.

Healthy eating is more than the foods you eat. It is also about where, when, why and how you eat.

You can eat a variety of healthy foods every day to feel good and maintain your health, even during the COVID-19 pandemic.

As this is an evolving situation, this page provides Health Canada and Public Health Agency of Canada's COVID-19 related social media channels, images, key messages and key hashtags.

Health Canada has developed the following list of hard-surface disinfectants that are likely to be effective and may be used against SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. For these products, evidence was submitted demonstrating that they are effective against harder-to-kill viruses or...

Due to the unprecedented demand and urgent need for disinfectants and hand sanitizers during the COVID-19 pandemic, Health Canada is implementing interim measures to increase supplies.

Data and modelling are guiding Canada's response to COVID-19.

The Australia, Canada, Singapore, Switzerland Consortium (ACSS) regulatory authorities, Footnote1, have pledged our collective support in countering the COVID-19 global pandemic.

As an interim measure due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we're making it possible for certain products of this type to be sold in Canada. These products may not fully meet regulatory requirements, but do not compromise the safety of Canadians.