Media advisory - Ribbon of red tape slashed on parliament buildings steps

Canadian Health Food Association shows its support for Harper government to cut red tape for natural health products

OTTAWA, Feb. 7, 2012 /CNW/ -

The photo op
CHFA President, Helen Sherrard will use a huge pair of scissors to cut through a large mass of red tape on the steps of Centre Block

Who
CHFA President, Helen Sherrard

What
CHFA today presented a detailed report "Getting Natural Health Products Regulations Right" and is asking the government to establish an action plan for smart regulations for natural health products (NHPs) as outlined in their Red Tape Reduction Commission's Report

When
Wednesday February 8, 9:45 a.m. News conference - Charles Lynch Room
Wednesday February 8, 10:05 a.m. Photo Op on the steps of Centre Block

President Helen Sherrard will be available for interviews between 9:45 am and 2:00 pm on Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Why

• The Harper Government's Red Tape Reduction Commission highlighted the urgent need for smart regulation in Canada's NHP sector
• Smarter government regulations and legislation will enable all Canadians to have better access to safe, effective, high quality natural health products
• A recent Ipsos Reid survey showed that 73% of Canadians are regular consumers of natural health products
• The same study showed that seven in ten natural health product users support a new act for natural health products in Canada
• The majority of Canadians (71%) and natural health product users (79%) believe that these products are safe

For further information:

For more information, to obtain a copy of the "Getting Natural Health Products Regulations Right" report or to arrange an interview with CHFA President, Helen Sherrard please contact:
Michelle Book - Canadian Health Food Association
416-497-6939 ex 230 or [e-mail]