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 October 21, 2014.
- Announcements
- New Ingredients
- Removed Ingredients
- Revised NHPID Names
- Revised Proper and Common Names
- New Roles
- Revised Restrictions
- Other Ingredient Modifications
- Monograph Modifications
- AbLS Modifications
- Controlled Vocabulary Modifications
- Homeopathic Ingredient Modifications
- Previous What's New
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The updates to the NHPID listed below apply to the most recent version of the ePLA (electronic Product Licence Application). All new electronic submissions of a Product Licence Application must use the latest version of the e-PLA, namely version 2.3.1, which is available for downloading from e-PLA 2.3.1
New Ingredients
In this update, the following non-homeopathic ingredients were added.
NHPID Name:
Fertilized egg yolk
Role:
Medicinal
NHPID Name:
Pumpkin fruit
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Medulla Stachyuri
Role:
Medicinal
NHPID Name:
Medulla Helwingiae
Role:
Medicinal
NHPID Name:
Soyamide DEA
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
C12-15 Pareth-7
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
C12-15 Pareth-11
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Disodium dodecyl diphenyloxide disulfonate
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
C9-11 Pareth-3
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
PEG-2 Soyamine
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Sodium Ethylhexyl Sulfate
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
1-Octanesulfonic acid
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Myristamine oxide
Role:
No role
NHPID Name:
Boswellia serrata Gum Extract
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Tripropylene glycol
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Fumed silica
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Sinapis alba (White mustard) Seed Powder
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Flos Lonicerae
Role:
Medicinal
NHPID Name:
Flos Puerariae
Role:
Medicinal
NHPID Name:
Malic acid
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Sulfamic acid
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Oleth-23
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
PPG-2 Butyl ether
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Undeceth-9
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Furoic acid
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
C12-15 Alcohols
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Cycloastragenol
Role:
Medicinal
NHPID Name:
Schizochytrium Oil
Role:
Medicinal
NHPID Name:
Hydroxyethyl cetearamidopropyldimonium chloride
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Rennet
Role:
Medicinal
NHPID Name:
Lavandula Hybrida oil
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Dihydrocitronellol
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Ceteareth-6
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
C20-24 Olefin
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Boswellia serrata Gum 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:
Cervus canadensis
New NHPID Name:
Cervus elaphus canadensis
Old NHPID Name:
Oleum Folii Perillae
New NHPID Name:
Oleum Folii Perillae (Essential Oil)
Old NHPID Name:
Sambucus nigra
New NHPID Name:
Sambucus nigra subsp. Nigra
Revised Proper and Common Names
In this update, the following non-homeopathic ingredients had their common or proper names revised.
NHPID Name:
Oleum Folii Perillae (Essential Oil)
New Common Name(s):
Perilliae Folii Essential Oil
NHPID Name:
Chlorella vulgaris
New Common Name(s):
Chlorella
NHPID Name:
Sodium Cocoate
New Common Name(s):
Fatty Acids, Coconut Oil, Sodium Salts
NHPID Name:
Sodium carbonate
New Common Name(s):
Sodium carbonate anhydrous
NHPID Name:
Fragrance
New Common Name(s):
Perfume
NHPID Name:
Pinus Palustris Oil
New Common Name(s):
Pine Essential Oil
NHPID Name:
Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil
New Common Name(s):
Lemongrass Essential Oil, Lemongrass (Cymbopogon Schoenanthus) Essential Oil
NHPID Name:
Origanum Essential Oil Spanish
New Common Name(s):
Origanum Essential Oil
NHPID Name:
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil
New Common Name(s):
Orange Essential Oil
NHPID Name:
Fragrance
New Common Name(s):
Parfum
NHPID Name:
Cupric sulfate
New Common Name(s):
Copper sulfate
NHPID Name:
Linseed Oil
Removed Common Name(s):
Yamazi
NHPID Name:
Sunflower Oil
Removed Common Name(s):
Sunflower
NHPID Name:
Almond Oil
Removed Common Name(s):
Almond Oil, sweet
NHPID Name:
Almond Oil
Removed Common Name(s):
Almond oil, sweet (Prunis species)
New Roles
In this update, the roles of the following non-homeopathic ingredients were changed.
No Changes.
Revised Restrictions
In this update, the following non-homeopathic ingredients underwent a modification related to their restrictions.
No Changes.
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:
Caraway fruit dry
New NMI Purpose(s):
Fragrance Ingredient
NHPID Name:
Zinc
New Source Material(s) added:
Saccharomyces cerevisiae ( Parts: Whole )
NHPID Name:
Prunus africana
Medicinal Rationale changed:
Classified as an NHP under Schedule 1 item 1 (plant or plant material) of the NHP Regulations. Please note that either this organism, or one of its parts, or the organism or part from which this ingredient is derived, is considered at risk and appears in Appendix II of CITES. Details are available from the following reference(s): http://www.ec.gc.ca/cites/default.asp?lang=En&n=C5F64D6F-1#_004
NHPID Name:
Chlorella vulgaris
New Sub-ingredient(s) added:
Chlorophyll; Inositol; Lutein; Magnesium; Niacin; Potassium; Selenium; Vitamin E; and Zinc
NHPID Name:
Tocopherol concentrate, mixed
New NMI Purpose(s):
Masking Agent, Skin-Conditioning Agent, Skin-Conditioning Agent - Occlusive
NHPID Name:
Ovis aries
Medicinal Rationale changed:
Classified as an NHP under Schedule 1 item 1 (non-human animal material) of the NHP Regulations. As per the Quality of Natural Health Products Guide, animal substances responsible for producing or possibly containing one or more hormones that fall under the Prescription Drug List and/or Schedule D to the Food and Drugs Act and/or Schedule IV of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, are only acceptable for inclusion as an ingredient in natural health products when they do not contain hormones indicated in these schedules. Evidence or data that confirm that the animal substances found in the product are free from the prohibited hormones must be provided for natural health products submissions. A copy of a certificate of analysis or any other equivalent document confirming the absence of the prohibited hormones in the finished product would be acceptable.
NHPID Name:
Sus scrofa
Medicinal Rationale changed:
Classified as an NHP under Schedule 1 item 1 (non-human animal material) of the NHP Regulations. As per the Quality of Natural Health Products Guide, animal substances responsible for producing or possibly containing one or more hormones that fall under the Prescription Drug List and/or Schedule D to the Food and Drugs Act and/or Schedule IV of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, are only acceptable for inclusion as an ingredient in natural health products when they do not contain hormones indicated in these schedules. Evidence or data that confirm that the animal substances found in the product are free from the prohibited hormones must be provided for natural health products submissions. A copy of a certificate of analysis or any other equivalent document confirming the absence of the prohibited hormones in the finished product would be acceptable.
NHPID Name:
Bos taurus
Medicinal Rationale changed:
Classified as an NHP under Schedule 1 item 1 (non-human animal material) of the NHP Regulations. As per the Quality of Natural Health Products Guide, animal substances responsible for producing or possibly containing one or more hormones that fall under the Prescription Drug List and/or Schedule D to the Food and Drugs Act and/or Schedule IV of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, are only acceptable for inclusion as an ingredient in natural health products when they do not contain hormones indicated in these schedules. Evidence or data that confirm that the animal substances found in the product are free from the prohibited hormones must be provided for natural health products submissions. A copy of a certificate of analysis or any other equivalent document confirming the absence of the prohibited hormones in the finished product would be acceptable.
NHPID Name:
Dimethicone
Non-NHP Rationale changed:
Dimethicone is a non-NHP because it is not falling under Schedule 1 to the NHP Regulations. If dimethicone is declared as a medicinal ingredient in a product, the product is a drug, not an NHP. A Drug Identification Number Application should be submitted to Health Canada for this product.If dimethicone is 1) declared as a non-medicinal ingredient and 2) is present at a concentration that is less than 1%, the product is an NHP. A Natural Health Product Licence Application should be submitted to Health Canada for this product.If dimethicone is 1) declared as a non-medicinal ingredient and 2) is present at a concentration that is greater than or equal to 1% and 3) it contributes to the claim (e.g. the Recommended Use or Purpose on the product is a statement to the effect of those permitted for dimethicone on the Diaper Rash Products or Medicated Skin Care Products monographs), then the product is considered a drug. A Drug Identification Number Application should be submitted to Health Canada for this product.If dimethicone is 1) declared as a non-medicinal ingredient and 2) is present at a concentration that is greater than or equal to 1% and 3) does not contribute to the claim (as defined above), the product is an NHP. A Natural Health Product Licence Application should be submitted to Health Canada for this product.
NHPID Name:
Mineral oil
Non-NHP Rationale changed:
Mineral oil is a non-NHP because it is not falling under Schedule 1 to the NHP Regulations. If Mineral oil is declared as a medicinal ingredient in a product, the product is a drug, not an NHP. A Drug Identification Number Application should be submitted to Health Canada for this product.If mineral oil is 1) declared as a non-medicinal ingredient and 2) is present at a concentration that is less than 50% (or less than 30% when in combination with colloidal oatmeal), the product is an NHP. A Natural Health Product Licence Application should be submitted to Health Canada for this product.If mineral oil is 1) declared as a non-medicinal ingredient and 2) is present at a concentration that is greater than or equal to 50% (or greater than or equal to 30% when in combination with colloidal oatmeal) and 3) it contributes to the claim (e.g. the Recommended Use or Purpose on the product is a statement to the effect of those permitted for mineral oil on the Diaper Rash Products or Medicated Skin Care Products monographs), then the product is considered a drug. A Drug Identification Number Application should be submitted to Health Canada for this product.If mineral oil is 1) declared as a non-medicinal ingredient and 2) is present at a concentration that is greater than or equal to 50% (or greater than or equal to 30% when in combination with colloidal oatmeal) and 3) does not contribute to the claim (as defined above), the product is an NHP. A Natural Health Product Licence Application should be submitted to Health Canada for this product.
NHPID Name:
Petrolatum
Non-NHP Rationale changed:
Petrolatum is a non-NHP because it is not falling under Schedule 1 to the NHP Regulations. If petrolatum is declared as a medicinal ingredient in a product, the product is a drug, not an NHP. A Drug Identification Number Application should be submitted to Health Canada for this product.If petrolatum is 1) declared as a non-medicinal ingredient and 2) is present at a concentration that is less than 30%, the product is an NHP. A Natural Health Product Licence Application should be submitted to Health Canada for this product.If petrolatum is 1) declared as a non-medicinal ingredient and 2) is present at a concentration that is greater than or equal to 30% and 3) it contributes to the claim (e.g. the Recommended Use or Purpose on the product is a statement to the effect of those permitted for petrolatum on the Diaper Rash Products or Medicated Skin Care Products monographs), then the product is considered a drug. A Drug Identification Number Application should be submitted to Health Canada for this product.If petrolatum is 1) declared as a non-medicinal ingredient and 2) is present at a concentration that is greater than or equal to 30% and 3) does not contribute to the claim (as defined above), the product is an NHP. A Natural Health Product Licence Application should be submitted to Health Canada for this product.
NHPID Name:
White petrolatum
Non-NHP Rationale changed:
White petrolatum is a non-NHP because it is not falling under Schedule 1 to the NHP Regulations. If white petrolatum is declared as a medicinal ingredient in a product, the product is a drug, not an NHP. A Drug Identification Number Application should be submitted to Health Canada for this product.If white petrolatum is 1) declared as a non-medicinal ingredient and 2) is present at a concentration that is less than 30%, the product is an NHP. A Natural Health Product Licence Application should be submitted to Health Canada for this product.If white petrolatum is 1) declared as a non-medicinal ingredient and 2) is present at a concentration that is greater than or equal to 30% and 3) it contributes to the claim (e.g. the Recommended Use or Purpose on the product is a statement to the effect of those permitted for white petrolatum on the Diaper Rash Products or Medicated Skin Care Products monographs), then the product is considered a drug. A Drug Identification Number Application should be submitted to Health Canada for this product.If white petrolatum is 1) declared as a non-medicinal ingredient and 2) is present at a concentration that is greater than or equal to 30% and 3) does not contribute to the claim (as defined above), the product is an NHP. A Natural Health Product Licence Application should be submitted to Health Canada for this product.
NHPID Name:
Eucalyptol
New Source Material(s) added:
Laurus nobilis
NHPID Name:
Phytosterols
New Source Material(s) added:
Prunus africana
Monograph Modifications
In this update, the following single ingredient or product monographs were added or modified.
Modification:
Revision on NHPID Essential Oil entries for the 2014 Aromatherapy Monograph
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:
Trunk bark oleogum resin
Homeopathic Ingredient Modifications
In this update, the following homeopathic ingredients were added or modified.
No Changes.
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