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 July 04, 2012.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

The updates to the NHPID listed below apply to the most recent versions of the ePLA (electronic Product Licence Application). All new electronic submissions of a Product Licence Application must use the latest versions of the e-PLA, namely versions 1.4.4 and 2.0.1. Version 1.4.4, known as the Cfgm ePLA, is dedicated to applications of type Compendial from generated monographs (Cfgm), which are used when attesting to a generated single ingredient monograph. Version 2.0.1 is for all application types except for Compendial from generated monographs. The forms are available for downloading from http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/dhp-mps/prodnatur/applications/online-enligne/guidance-reference-eng.php.


New Ingredients

In this update, the following non-homeopathic ingredients were added.

NHPID Name:
Capsaicinoids

Role:
Medicinal


NHPID Name:
Parietaria judaica

Role:
Medicinal


NHPID Name:
Actinolitum

Role:
Medicinal


NHPID Name:
Halite

Role:
Medicinal


NHPID Name:
Fructus choerospondiatis

Role:
Medicinal


NHPID Name:
Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Oil

Role:
Non-medicinal


NHPID Name:
dl-Mandelic acid

Role:
Medicinal & Non-medicinal


NHPID Name:
Santalum Album (Sandalwood) Extract

Role:
Non-medicinal


NHPID Name:
PEG-75

Role:
Non-medicinal


NHPID Name:
Hemp Protein Isolate

Role:
Medicinal


NHPID Name:
Cannabis sativa Seed Oil

Role:
Non-medicinal


NHPID Name:
Hemp Seed Protein

Role:
Medicinal


NHPID Name:
Steapyrium Chloride

Role:
Non-medicinal


NHPID Name:
Hydrolyzed Collagen Type I

Role:
Medicinal


NHPID Name:
Swertia Japonica Extract

Role:
Non-medicinal


NHPID Name:
Camellia japonica seed oil

Role:
Non-medicinal


NHPID Name:
Hemp Seed Protein

Role:
Medicinal


NHPID Name:
Steapyrium Chloride

Role:
Non-medicinal


NHPID Name:
Tilia americana

Role:
Medicinal


NHPID Name:
Isodonis Japonicus Leaf/Stalk Extract

Role:
Non-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:
Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Extract

New NHPID Name:
Citrus Grandis Peel Extract


Old NHPID Name:
Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Oil

New NHPID Name:
Citrus Grandis Peel Oil


Old NHPID Name:
Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Seed Oil

New NHPID Name:
Citrus Grandis Seed Oil


Old NHPID Name:
Citrus grandis (Grapefruit) seed extract

New NHPID Name:
Citrus grandis seed extract


Old NHPID Name:
Leuzea carthamoides

New NHPID Name:
Rhaponticum carthamoides


Revised Proper and Common Names

In this update, the following non-homeopathic ingredients had their common or proper names revised.

NHPID Name:
3-Phenyl-1-propanol

New Proper Name(s):
3-Phenylpropan-1-ol


NHPID Name:
Parietaria officinalis

Removed Common Name(s):
Pellitory-of-the-wall and Wall pellitory


NHPID Name:
Parietaria officinalis

New Common Name(s):
Eastern pellitory-of-the-wall


NHPID Name:
3-Phenyl-1-propanol

Removed Common Name(s):
(3-Hydroxypropyl)benzene, 1-Hydroxy-3-phenylpropane, 3-Benzenepropanol, 3-Hydroxy-1-phenylpropane, 3-Phenyl-n-propanol, 3-Phenylpropanol-1, 3-Phenylpropyl alcohol, Hydrocinnamyl alcohol


NHPID Name:
Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract

New Common Name(s):
No English equivalent to synonym "Extrait de Chèvrefeuille"


NHPID Name:
Capsicum annuum var. annuum

Removed Common Name(s):
Bell pepper, Cherry pepper, Cone pepper, Green capsicum, Green pepper, Long pepper, No English equivalent to synonym "Piment doux", No English equivalent to synonym "Piment long", Paprika, Red cone pepper, Red pepper,Sweet pepper


NHPID Name:
Cistus creticus

Removed Common Name(s):
Kretacistros


NHPID Name:
Cistus creticus

New Common Name(s):
Hairy rockrose, No English equivalent to synonym "Ciste de Crète"


NHPID Name:
Chlorophytum arundinaceum

Removed Common Name(s):
Chlorophytum arundinaceum


NHPID Name:
Chlorophytum arundinaceum

New Common Name(s):
Chlorophytum


New Roles

In this update, the roles of the following non-homeopathic ingredients were changed.

NHPID Name:
Glycolic Acid

Old Role:
Non-medicinal

New Role:
Medicinal and Non-medicinal


NHPID Name:
Homodihydrocapsaicin

Old Role:
N/A

New Role:
Medicinal


NHPID Name:
Nordihydrocapsaicin

Old Role:
N/A

New Role:
Medicinal


NHPID Name:
Dihydrocapsaicin

Old Role:
N/A

New Role:
Medicinal


NHPID Name:
Etidronic Acid

Old Role:
Non-NHP

New Role:
Non-medicinal and Non-NHP


NHPID Name:
Saponins

Old Role:
N/A

New Role:
Non-medicinal


NHPID Name:
Grapefruit Seed Extract

Old Role:
Non-medicinal

New Role:
Non-medicinal and Medicinal


Revised Restrictions

In this update, the following non-homeopathic ingredients underwent a modification related to their restrictions.

NHPID Name:
Etidronic Acid

New Non-medicinal Restriction(s) added:
Topical use only. In topical products up to 0.2%, unless additional evidence for safety is submitted. CosIng: http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/cosmetics/cosing/index.cfm?fuseaction=search.details&id=28303&back=3


NHPID Name:
Humic acids

New Route(s) of Adminstration added:
Topical


NHPID Name:
Saponins

New Route(s) of Adminstration added:
Topical


NHPID Name:
Several ingredients

New Route(s) of Adminstration added:
Buccal, Dental, Gingival


NHPID Name:
Several ingredients

Route(s) of Adminstration removed:
Topical


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:
Zinc citrate

New NMI Purpose(s):
Oral Care Agent


NHPID Name:
Chromium

New Source Ingredient(s) added:
Chromium(III) dinicocysteinate


NHPID Name:
Trametes versicolor

Sub-ingredient(s) removed:
Polysaccharides (Part: Whole)


NHPID Name:
Rice protein concentrate

New Sub-ingredient(s) added:
Rice Protein


NHPID Name:
Capsaicinoids

New Sub-ingredient(s) added:
Capsaicin, Dihydrocapsaicin, Homodihydrocapsaicin, Nordihydrocapsaicin


NHPID Name:
Prunus dulcis

New Sub-ingredient(s) added:
dl-Mandelic acid (Part: Seed)


NHPID Name:
Prunus armeniaca

New Sub-ingredient(s) added:
dl-Mandelic acid (Part: Seed)


NHPID Name:
Prunus persica

New Sub-ingredient(s) added:
dl-Mandelic acid (Part: Seed)


NHPID Name:
Cannabis sativa

New Sub-ingredient(s) added:
Hemp Protein Isolate (Part: Seed)


NHPID Name:
Trametes versicolor

New Sub-ingredient(s) added:
Polysaccharides (Part: Fruiting body)


NHPID Name:
Cannabis sativa

New Sub-ingredient(s) added:
Hemp Seed Protein (Part: Seed)


NHPID Name:
3-Phenyl-1-propanol

New NMI Purpose(s):
Fragrance Ingredient, Masking Agent, Solvent


NHPID Name:
Homodihydrocapsaicin

Modification:
Ingredient type changed from Herbal Component to Chemical Substance.


NHPID Name:
Nordihydrocapsaicin

Modification:
Ingredient type changed from Herbal Component to Chemical Substance.


NHPID Name:
Dihydrocapsaicin

Modification:
Ingredient type changed from Herbal Component to Chemical Substance.


NHPID Name:
Olea europaea

New Sub-ingredient(s) added:
Polyphenols (Part: Fruit)


NHPID Name:
Triticum aestivum

New Sub-ingredient(s) added:
Glucosylceramides (Part: Seed)


NHPID Name:
Vitamin K1

New Source Material(s) added:
Brassica oleracea var. capitata (Parts: Leaf; Whole plant)


NHPID Name:
Humic acids

New NMI Purpose(s):
Chelating Agent, Skin-Conditioning Agent


NHPID Name:
Humic acids

New Additional Details added :
Topical use only


NHPID Name:
Tinospora cordifolia

New Sub-ingredient(s) added:
Cordifolioside A, Cordifolioside B, Cordioside, Tinosporide (Part: Stem)


NHPID Name:
Boswellia Serrata Oil

Source Material(s) removed:
Boswellia serrata (Parts: Seed)


NHPID Name:
Boswellia Serrata Oil

New Source Material(s) added:
Boswellia serrata (Part: Whole plant)


NHPID Name:
Boswellia serrata

New Sub-ingredient(s) added:
Boswellic acids (Part: Whole plant)


NHPID Name:
Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract

New NMI Purpose(s):
Flavour Enhancer


NHPID Name:
Citrus grandis seed extract

Removed NMI purpose(s):
Preservative Antimicrobial


NHPID Name:
Citrus grandis seed extract

New NMI Purpose(s):
Cosmetic Astringent, Fragrance Ingredient, Skin-Conditioning Agent


NHPID Name:
Lentinula edodes

Sub-ingredient(s) removed:
Polysaccharides (Part: Whole), Chromium (Part: Mushroom), Ergocalciferol (Part: Mushroom), Niacin (Part: Mushroom), Selenium (Part: Mushroom), Vitamin D (Part: Mushroom)


NHPID Name:
Lentinula edodes

New Sub-ingredient(s) added:
Polysaccardies (Part: Fruiting body), Chromium (Part: Fruiting body), Ergocalciferol (Part: Fruiting body), Niacin (Part: Fruiting body), Selenium (Part: Fruiting body), Vitamin D (Part: Fruiting body)


NHPID Name:
Chromium

New Source Ingredient(s) added:
Chromium amino acid chelate


NHPID Name:
Rhaponticum carthamoides

Taxonomical Synonym(s) removed:
Rhaponticum carthamoides


NHPID Name:
Rhaponticum carthamoides

New Taxonomical Synonym(s) added:
Stemmacantha carthamoides


NHPID Name:
Cistus creticus

Taxonomical Synonym(s) removed:
Cistus creticus subsp. corsicus, Cistus creticus subsp. creticus , Cistus creticus subsp. Eriocephalus


Monograph Modifications

In this update, the following single ingredient or product monographs were added or modified.

No Changes.


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.

Modification:
Binder: Ingredients added to compounded dry powder mixtures of solids and the like to provide adhesive qualities during and after compression to make tablets, cakes or topical gel preparations. Many lipids, surfactants, and polymers can be used for the indicated purpose (e.g. acacia, gelatin).


Modification:
Colour Additive: Used to impart colour to liquid, solid or semisolid (e.g. tablets, capsules, gels) formulations (e.g. D&C Orange #10 Lake, Flaming Red (D&C Red #36)).


Modification:
Filler: Substances added to small amounts of medicinal ingredients to increase the bulk of the product (e.g. ethylcellulose, lactose).


Modification:
Flavour enhancer: Substances used to impart a pleasant flavour to a health product that is put in or on the mouth, such as those with oral, buccal or dental routes of administration, or topical in such products as lipsticks and lip balm. Includes substances used to modify the original flavour of a preparation e.g. by masking the flavour of the medicinal ingredient. Among the substances with flavour enhancer purpose are spices, seasonings, essential oils, oleoresins, extracts, fruit and vegetable purees and juices, and artificial flavour chemicals.


Homeopathic Ingredient Modifications

In this update, the following homeopathic ingredients were added or modified.

No Changes.


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