Canadian Market Access
launch your supplement brand in canada. zero cash upfront.
Nostrum handles Health Canada licensing, warehousing, bilingual labelling, and distribution end-to-end. International brands enter Canada without regulatory headaches or capital risk.
$0
Upfront cost to launch
start with zero cash
0 mo
Average time to shelf
vs 18+ months traditional
0%
Your margin, retained
on every Canadian sale
0
Services, one contract
licensing through distribution
Why Canada Is Hard
the Canadian market is regulated like no other.
Health Canada's NHP framework is one of the strictest in the world. Most international brands underestimate the barriers — and stall before they start.
NPN applications take 6–12 months
Health Canada's Natural Product Number process requires detailed formulation data, monograph compliance, and often multiple rounds of review.
Mandatory bilingual labelling
Every label must comply with English and French requirements under the Natural Health Products Regulations. Non-compliant labels are grounds for import refusal.
Site Licence required to import or sell
Any facility importing, manufacturing, or distributing NHPs in Canada must hold a valid Site Licence — a separate regulatory process from the product licence.
QAP oversight is mandatory
A designated Quality Assurance Person must oversee batch release for every product. Most international brands don't have a Canadian QAP on staff.
Capital risk with no guaranteed outcome
Traditional paths require significant upfront investment in consultants, packaging, and warehousing — before you have made a single Canadian sale.
Full-Stack Compliance & Distribution
everything required to sell in canada.
licensing
Full Health Canada licensing handled end-to-end. We prepare, submit, and manage your Product Licence and Site Licence applications.
bilingual labelling
Compliant English/French labels designed to Health Canada standards. Translation, layout, and regulatory review included.
QAP & batch release
Our in-house Quality Assurance Person oversees every product batch release. No need to staff your own QAP.
warehousing & 3PL
Canadian fulfillment infrastructure. Your product is received, quality-checked, and stored in our Health Canada-compliant facility.
distribution
Retail, e-commerce, and Amazon Canada. We connect your products to the right channels across the country.
Our Differentiator
keep 100% of your sales. zero cash upfront.
On the Starter tier, Nostrum fronts all licensing and infrastructure costs. We recover our investment through product units — not cash. Your brand keeps the full margin on every Canadian sale.
Traditional Path
Nostrum Starter
Upfront cost
CAD 15,000–50,000
Zero
Licensing handled
You hire consultants
Included
QAP oversight
Hire a Canadian QAP
Included
Bilingual labelling
Separate agency
Included
Warehousing
Separate 3PL contract
Included
Time to market
12–18 months
6–12 months
Starter model: Pay with 150–400 units of product. No subscription until your second SKU. If we cannot get your product licensed, you owe nothing.
The Process
from application to shelf.
Apply
Submit your product information. We review your formulation, target market, and NPN classification potential.
License
We prepare and submit your NPN application and Site Licence to Health Canada. You receive status updates throughout.
Stock
Your product ships to our Canadian warehouse. QAP batch release is completed before any sales.
Sell
Distribution begins. Your products reach retail, e-commerce, and Amazon Canada channels.
Built for Health Canada
regulatory infrastructure you can rely on.
We are the regulatory layer between your brand and the Canadian market. Our systems and personnel exist specifically to meet Health Canada's standards.
Health Canada Compliant
All applications follow current NHP Regulations
GMP Standards
Good Manufacturing Practice requirements met for all products
QAP Oversight
Designated Quality Assurance Person on every batch release
Bilingual by Default
Every label produced to English/French regulatory standards
NPN Tracking
Full visibility on application status throughout the review process
Site Licence Maintained
We maintain our Site Licence so you don't have to
Ready to Launch
bring your brand to canada.
Tell us about your product. We will review your formulation, assess the NPN pathway, and outline what it takes to launch.
No upfront commitment
We assess your product before any agreement
Response within 48 hours
Direct reply from our regulatory team
Free initial consultation
NPN classification and timeline estimate at no cost