Spheres of products
The distinction between the different product categories can be confusing. Here are some common examples:
Sunscreen only based on titanium dioxide is considered a natural health product, whereas if it is composed of avodenzone or octisalate, it is considered a drug.
A shampoo containing sulfur can be considered as an antidandruff product only if it has a natural health product license. Without the presence of recognized "antidandruff" ingredients, the shampoo is considered as a cosmetic.
Some products may be "hybrid" containing one or more ingredients of natural health and/or drug and/or food and/or cosmetics. This type of product may be covered by one or more Regulation(s) (including the Natural Health Products Regulations, the Food and Drug Regulations or Cosmetic Regulations) depending on the ingredients present in the product, use (primary use) and claims relating thereto.
Natural Health Product
Product based on plant, animal material or natural compound, presented in a dosage form (capsule, tablet, syrup, tincture, etc.). Statement with prevention, mitigation or symptoms of a health disorder treatment.
Cosmetic
Product to be placed in contact with various external parts of the human body with the sole aim to clean, protect, perfume, keep in good condition, change the appearance or to change the odor.
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Food
Product to be consumed for energy, nutrition, combining a gustatory pleasure.
Drug
Product frequently based on a synthetic molecule, presented in dosage form (capsule, tablet, syrup, tincture, etc.) with a healing, mitigation of symptoms or a health disorder treatment claim.