Health, naturally

MISSION

Since the association was created, the principal objective of the Canadian Natural Products Association was the recognition of Natural Health Products.  CNPA regroups the industry stakeholders involved at every level associated with Natural Health Products with a mission to promote Natural Health Products which are Safe, Effective and of High Quality.  CNPA members participated in various awarness and promotion activities with : 

• Consumers;
• Industry;
• Universities;
• Professional Orders;
• Medias;
• Provincial government;
• Federal government that contributes to create the Natural and Non-prescription Health Products Directorate (NNHPD).

HISTORICAL

Founded in 1983 by Dr. Jean-Marc Brunet under the initial name of the National Association of Health Products (ANPS), the Canadian Association of Natural Products (ACPN) is a non-profit organization which can today count on committed members working to improve the NHP industry.

Since the new regulation related to Natural Health Products effective January 1st 2004, the CNPA has been continuously involved in consultation sessions to ensure:

• The application of Good Manufacturing Practices;
• The protection of consumers;
• The establishment of high quality standards;
• The establishment of high safety standards;
• The establishment of high efficiency standards;
• The diffusion of credible information related to Natural Health Products.