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eCAM Advance Access published online on November 17, 2006
eCAM, doi:10.1093/ecam/nel090
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© 2006 The Author(s).
Received April 17, 2006
Accepted October 13, 2006

Original Article

The Canadian Natural Health Products (NHP) Regulations: Industry Compliance Motivations

Hina Laeeque 1, Heather Boon 2 *, Natasha Kachan 1, Jillian Clare Cohen 1, and Joseph D'Cruz 3

1 Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Toronto, USA
2 Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Toronto, USA; Department of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, USA
3 Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Toronto, USA; Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto, USA

* To whom correspondence should be addressed.
Heather Boon, E-mail: heather.boon{at}utoronto.ca


  Abstract

This qualitative study explores corporations' motivations to comply with new natural health products (NHP) Regulations in Canada. Interviews were conducted with representatives from 20 Canadian NHP companies. Findings show that the rationale for compliance differs for large compared to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Large firms are motivated to comply with the regulations because of the deterrent fear of negative media coverage, social motivations, ability to comply and maintaining a competitive market advantage. In contrast, SMEs are motivated to comply due to the deterrent fear of legal prosecution and a sense of duty.

Keywords: dietary supplements; herbs; policy.
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