New Brunswick Requires Direct Sellers License
USANA requires Independent Associates to obey all applicable laws and regulations in the countries where they do business. Please reference USANA Terms and Policies #32.
The province of New Brunswick requires Associates to complete a background check and obtain a Direct Sellers License to sell products legally.
You can apply and submit your application online through the Financial and Consumer Service Commission of New Brunswick’s (FCNB) licensing portal.
Remember, compliance with local laws is crucial, so please register or renew your Direct Sellers License, as required by law. Failure to complete the licensing requirement may jeopardize your USANA account.
If you have any questions, please get in touch with FCNB by telephone at 1-866-933-2222 or by email at info@fcnb.ca. You may also contact USANA’s Ethics Department at 801-954-7777 or by email at ethics@usanainc.com.
FAQs
Q. What is a salesperson’s license?
A. The salesperson’s license is a business license required in certain Canadian provinces, which authorizes a company or individual to operate as a direct seller in their province. It is not a card but a paper copy displaying one’s licensing status. A salesperson can download a copy of the license once it is issued through the portal.
Q. How often does a direct seller need to renew their license?
A. The salesperson needs to register for a salesperson’s license annually.
Q. How much is the license fee in New Brunswick?
A. $35*
*License fee is not established by USANA and may be subject to change.
Q. Do I need a background check?
A. Yes, a background check is required for new applicants, however, is not necessary to renew a license.
Q. What payment methods are accepted to pay the license fee?
A. The licensing fee can be paid by credit card on the portal when applying for the license. Individuals not paying by credit card can send a cheque to the address below including the transaction number of the application for which the cheque is for.
225, rue King Street
Suite/bureau 200
Fredericton, NB E3B 1E1
Q. Do I need a license if I’m only making product purchases that are not for resale?
A. No, however, if you are selling or promoting the sale of USANA products, you will be required to obtain a salesperson’s license.
Q. How do I register for a Direct Seller License?
A. You will need to apply through the FCNB’s Online Portal. New applicants will need to upload a criminal record check conducted at a detachment of the RCMP or by a municipal or provincial police force, or by an approved background check vendor, which has been issued in the last six months.
Last modified: August 29, 2022
