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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