Summary: Guidance Document Questions and Answers: Plain Language Labelling Regulations for Non-prescription Drugs

From Health Canada

Date adopted: 2017/01/19
Date posted: 2020/03/23
Effective date: 2020/04/01

Overview

This document provides information for industry on how Health Canada’s Health Products and Food Branch interprets and applies the 2014 Regulations Amending the Food and Drug Regulations(Labelling, Packaging and Brand Names of Drugs for Human Use) for non-prescription (Over-the-Counter, OTC) drug products. These amendments are commonly referred to as the Plain Language Labelling (PLL) Regulations.

Who this guide is for

Non-prescription drug sponsors seeking clarification on the Plain Language Labelling Regulations

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Natural and Non-prescription Health Products Directorate
Health Products and Food Branch
Health Canada
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