Supplements from Europe to Canada
I will be travelling to Canada from Europe and want to pack my fitness supplements with me, these include - small plastic bottle of BCAA pills, pack of creatine and container of protein powder. All of them are in their original packing. Am I better to leave some of these at home to prevent problems or is it fine to take them with me?
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Can supplements be shipped to Canada?
For shipping related inquiries regarding DHL Express orders, please contact the DHL Express Customer Service at 0800-225-5345. In general, a maximum of a 90-day supply of supplements is allowed for import into Canada.Can supplements be sent overseas?
Yes, you can legally mail most vitamins internationally. There are no restrictions regarding vitamins and minerals sent for personal use, as long as they do not contain any restricted or prohibited additives.Are European supplements regulated?
Those who may think food supplements are today not legally regulated in the EU are misguided. Since 2002, the EU has created a legal and regulatory framework for these products with the Food Supplements Directive 2002/46/EC.Are supplements approved by Health Canada?
Supplements, including herbal remedies and vitamins, are frequently approved for sale in Canada with only minimal review and based on what Health Canada acknowledges is "weak evidence," a fifth estate investigation shows.Supplement Store in Canada
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