Timelines to Receive your Certificate
CHFA will strive to issue certificate(s) within 3 business days of receiving a completed application.
Shipping your Certificate
We will coordinate the delivery of your certificate. Your certificate cost automatically includes standard shipping. To gauge your expected shipping times, check Canada Post shipping delivery standards.
Use H1V 2C8 for the ship-from postal code.
Expedited shipping can be coordinated at an additional cost.
If you have a time-sensitive request and would like expedited shipping, please include this information in your cover letter of your application.
Cost Breakdown*:
| Members | Non-Members |
|---|---|
| $199 per certificate 10% discount for orders of 10 or more | $219 per certificate |
Disclaimer:
The issuance by the Canadian Health Food Association (“CHFA”) of an International Trade Certificate or Certificate of Free Sale is subject to the following terms and conditions, and by submitting an application to CHFA you (the “Applicant”) agree that:
- The issuance of an International Trade Certificate by CHFA is based solely on a review of information applicable to the Applicant and available on the Natural and Non-prescription Health Products Directorate of Health Canada website, at the time of the issuance of the International Trade Certificate, and is reflective of information on that website to the currency of that website.
- A Certificate of Free Sale is a product specific document for an NHP or cosmetic product which verifies that the product is in compliance with the Food and Drugs Act and either the Natural Health Product Regulations (NHPs) or Cosmetic Regulations (Cosmetics). The issuance of this certificate attests that the product is permitted for sale in Canada.
- The application fee paid to CHFA is non-refundable regardless of whether CHFA is, or is not, able to issue a certificate based on a review of the Health Canada website.
In no event shall the Canadian Health Food Association (CHFA) or any of its officers, directors, employees or agents be liable to the applicant or any third party, for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential or special damages, losses or other amounts, including without limitation, financial loss, loss of revenue or loss of profits, for any reason whatsoever, including negligence, arising in connection with the issuance of, or failure to issue a certificate. In no event shall CHFA’s aggregate liability exceed the amount of the application fee, if any, paid to CHFA by the Applicant.