Drug products legislation and guidelines

Acts and regulations, Health Canada guidance documents and policies related to pharmaceutical drugs and medical devices. The Pharmaceutical Drugs Directorate (PDD) applies the Food and Drug Regulations under the authority of the Food and Drugs Act to ensure that the pharmaceutical drugs offered for sale in Canada are safe, effective and of high quality.

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Last Updated April 17, 2026, 21:40 (UTC)
Created April 17, 2026, 21:40 (UTC)
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open_canada_date_published 2022-06-11 00:00:00
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title_fr Législation et lignes directrices sur les médicaments
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