Natural Health Products Ingredients Database
WHAT'S NEW
What's New is a listing of modifications to the NHPID since the
last update. This page was most recently revised on June 21, 2011.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The updates to the NHPID listed below only apply to version 1.4.2 of the e-PLA (electronic Product Licence Application). All new electronic submissions of a Product Licence Application must use the latest version of the e-PLA, namely version 1.4.2, which is available for downloading from http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/dhp-mps/prodnatur/applications/online-enligne/pla-dlmm-view-eng.php.
New Ingredients
In this update, the following non-homeopathic ingredients were added.
NHPID Name:
Saccharomyces Lysate Extract
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Yucca schidigera root extract
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Sargassum Filipendula Extract
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Backhousia citriodora (Australian lemon myrtle) leaf
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Bis-Hydroxyethoxypropyl Dimethicone
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Dehydroxanthan Gum
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Lutein esters
Role:
Medicinal
NHPID Name:
Zeaxanthin esters
Role:
Medicinal
NHPID Name:
Micrococcus Lysate
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Pyrus x bretschneider
Role:
Medicinal
NHPID Name:
Prunus persica var. nucipersica
Role:
Medicinal
NHPID Name:
L-Hydroxyproline
Role:
Medicinal
NHPID Name:
Rhizoma Chuanxiong
Role:
Medicinal
NHPID Name:
Lauryl PCA
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Capsinoids
Role:
Medicinal
NHPID Name:
Dihydrocapsiate
Role:
Medicinal
NHPID Name:
Nordihydrocapsiate
Role:
Medicinal
NHPID Name:
Geranium robertianum
Role:
Medicinal
NHPID Name:
Partially hydrolysed chicken eggshell membrane
Role:
Medicinal
NHPID Name:
Methyl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Cuttlefish ink melanins
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Molybdenum amino acid chelate
Role:
Chemical Substance
NHPID Name:
Methyl Gluceth-20 Benzoate
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Sodium C8-16 Isoalkylsuccinyl Soy Sulfonate
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Hypnea Musciformis Extract
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Gellidiela Acerosa Extract
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Cymbopogon schoenanthus oil
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Alumen
Role:
Medicinal
NHPID Name:
Sepia esculenta
Role:
Medicinal
NHPID Name:
DL-Arginine
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Alangium chinense
Role:
Medicinal
NHPID Name:
Codonopsis tangshen
Role:
Medicinal
Removed Ingredients
In this update, the following non-homeopathic ingredients were removed.
No Changes.
Revised NHPID Names
In this update, the following non-homeopathic ingredients had their NHPID name revised.
Old NHPID Name:
Sepiella maindroni
New NHPID Name:
Sepiella inermis
Old NHPID Name:
Os Sepiae
New NHPID Name:
Endoconcha Sepiae
Old NHPID Name:
Tuber Ophiopogonis Japonici
New NHPID Name:
Radix Ophiopogonis
Old NHPID Name:
Rosa centifolia
New NHPID Name:
Rosa x centifolia
Old NHPID Name:
Radix Codonopsitis Pilosulea
New NHPID Name:
Radix Codonopsis
Revised Proper and Common Names
In this update, the following non-homeopathic ingredients had their common or proper names revised.
NHPID Name:
Many organism substances
New Common Name:
The NHPID name appears as Common name as well
NHPID Name:
Isomalt
New Proper Name:
D-Glucitol, 6-O-alpha-D-glucopyranosyl-, mixt. with 1-O-alpha-D-glucopyranosyl-D-mannitol
NHPID Name:
Isomalt
New Common Name:
Isomalt
NHPID Name:
Isomalt
Removed Common Names:
(2R,3R,4R,5R)-6-[(2S,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxyhexane-1,2,3,4,5-pentol
D-Glucitol, 6-O-alpha-D-glucopyranosyl-, mixt. with 1-O-alpha-D-glucopyranosyl-D-mannitol
NHPID Name:
Isomalt
Removed Proper Name:
Isomalt
NHPID Name:
Tagetes extract
New Common Name:
Marigold (Tagetes extract) extract
NHPID Name:
Cinnamon Bark Extract
New Common Name:
Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract
NHPID Name:
Rosa Centifolia Flower
New Proper Name:
Rosa x centifolia
NHPID Name:
Cordyceps
New Common Name:
Cordyceps sinensis
New Roles
In this update, the roles of the following non-homeopathic ingredients were changed.
NHPID Name:
Lutein
Old Role:
New Role:
Medicinal
NHPID Name:
Zeaxanthin
Old Role:
Non-medicinal
New Role:
Non médicinal
NHPID Name:
Taurine
Old Role:
Medicinal
New Role:
Medicinal & Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Resveratrol
Old Role:
Medicinal
New Role:
Medicinal & Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
L-Serine
Old Role:
Medicinal
New Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Ascorbyl methylsilanol pectinate
Old Role:
Chemical Substance
New Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Zeaxanthin
Old Role:
Non-medicinal
New Role:
Medicinal
New NMI Purposes
In this update, the following non-medicinal ingredients acquired a new non-medicinal purpose.
NHPID Name:
Silica, vitreous
New NMI Purpose:
Abrasive , Absorbent , Anticaking agent , Bulking agent , Opacifying agent , Suspending agent - nonsurfactant
NHPID Name:
Phenyl trimethicone
New NMI Purpose:
Antifoaming agent , Hair conditioning agent
NHPID Name:
PVM/MA copolymer
New NMI Purpose:
Delivery system
NHPID Name:
Yogurt Powder
New NMI Purpose:
Flavour enhancer
NHPID Name:
PPG-26-Buteth-26
New NMI Purpose:
Emulsifying agent
NHPID Name:
Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract
New NMI Purpose:
Antioxidant
NHPID Name:
Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract
New NMI Purpose:
Fragrance ingredient
NHPID Name:
DL-Lactic acid
New NMI Purpose:
Humectant, Skin-Conditioning Agent, Fragrance Ingredient
NHPID Name:
Ethanol
New NMI Purpose:
Antifoaming Agents, Cosmetic Astringents, Fragrance Ingredients, Viscosity Decreasing Agents
Other Ingredient Modifications
In this update, the following non-homeopathic ingredients underwent a modification different from those listed above, such as new source material, new preparation type, or new sub-ingredient relationship, etc.
NHPID Name:
Pigment Red 5
Modification:
Non-medicinal restriction removed
NHPID Name:
Hippophae rhamnoides
Modification:
New sub-ingredients (Part: Fruit): Vitamin C & Potassium
NHPID Name:
Royal jelly
Modification:
Non-medicinal purpose removed: Flavour enhancer
NHPID Name:
Royal jelly
Modification:
New restriction: Topical
NHPID Name:
Hydrolyzed collagen
Modification:
New sub-ingredient: Hydroxylysine
NHPID Name:
Saponins
Modification:
New source material: Chlorophytum borivilianum ( Parts: Whole plant )
NHPID Name:
Chlorophytum borivilianum
Modification:
Reference changed to : COL
NHPID Name:
Chlorophytum borivilianum
Modification:
Family name changed to: Asparagaceae
NHPID Name:
Chlorophytum arundinaceum
Modification:
Family name changed to: Asparagaceae
NHPID Name:
5-Methyltetrahydrofolate
Modification:
New sub-ingredient: Folate
NHPID Name:
Fruits and Vegetable blend
Modification:
New organisms added to the organism group: Allium sativum, Morinda citrifolia
NHPID Name:
Capsinoids
Modification:
New sub-ingredient: Capsiate
NHPID Name:
Theragra chalcogramma
Modification:
New subingredient(source for): Docosahexaenoic acid, Eicosapentaenoic acid
NHPID Name:
Cola nitida
Modification:
New subingredient(source for): Caffeine
NHPID Name:
Lemon verbena leaf
Modification:
New source material: Leaf
NHPID Name:
Peppermint Oil
Modification:
NMI restriction: Flavouring agent only. In digestive aid products, peppermint oil must be declared as a medicinal ingredient at or above 60 microliters/day for ages 15 years and older, at or above 30 microliters/day for ages 10-14 years, at or above 15 microliters for ages 5-9 years, and at or above 10 microliters for ages 2-4 years.
NHPID Name:
Inulin
Modification:
Revised additional detail: Specifications for chicory inulin: Hot water extraction only, no organic solvents and/or enzymes used. Specifications for standard inulin from chicory root (dwb): Appearance: white powder; Total fiber: 90% up to >98% (AOAC 997.08 or AOAC 999.03 method); Sugars: 5-11%; Max 2% if desugared; Degree of polymerization (DP) range: 2-60 (2-44 for late harvest); Average DP: 7-14; Molecules with DP < 10: 30-36%, up to 59% for late harvest; Molecules with DP < 20: 63-71% (up to 88% for late harvest); Molecules with DP >= 20: 29-37% (min 12% for late harvest). Reference: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/fssa/labeti/guide/ch6ae.shtml
Monograph Modifications
In this update, the following single ingredient or product monographs were added or modified.
Modification:
Modification to the source materials of Iodine to suit the PDF monograph information.
AbLS Modifications
In this update, the following abbreviated labelling standards were added or modified.
No Changes.
Controlled Vocabulary Modifications
In this update, the following controlled vocabulary (dosage forms, methods of preparation, quality test methods, etc) were added or modified.
No Changes.
Homeopathic Ingredient Modifications
In this update, the following homeopathic ingredients were added or modified.
No Changes.
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