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Will Natural Medicines Be Regulated out of Existence?

Will Natural Medicines Be Regulated out of Existence?
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Nicole James
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The natural health industry is under revision in New Zealand and Canada. On July 19, New Zealand passed the Therapeutic Products Bill, which will take effect in 2026.

Then on June 22, Royal Assent was given to Bill C-47, which introduced amendments to the Food and Drugs Act (FDA) concerning Natural Health Products (NHPs). It will take effect in 2025.

Nicole James
Nicole James
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Nicole James is a freelance journalist for The Epoch Times based in Australia. She is an award-winning short story writer, journalist, columnist, and editor. Her work has appeared in newspapers including The Sydney Morning Herald, Sun-Herald, The Australian, the Sunday Times, and the Sunday Telegraph. She holds a BA Communications majoring in journalism and two post graduate degrees, one in creative writing.
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