Is it legal to have melatonin on the shelves in Canada

January 2005

Is it legal to have melatonin on the shelves in Canada?

The answer isn't straightforward...it's an unusual situation.

Melatonin and other natural products come under the new Natural Health Products Directorate regulations. Manufacturers need to apply for, and get, a Natural Product Number (NPN) before the product can legally be sold.

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Is it legal to have melatonin on the shelves in Canada

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