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 24, 2017.
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:
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Primula elatior
Role:
Medicinal
NHPID Name:
C24-28 Alkyldimethylsiloxy Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Alumina hydrate
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Prunus salicina 'Queen Garnet'
Role:
Medicinal
Removed Ingredients
In this update, the following non-homeopathic ingredients were removed.
NHPID Name:
Pantethine octahydrate
Role:
Medicinal
Revised NHPID Names
In this update, the following non-homeopathic ingredients had their NHPID name revised.
No Changes.
Revised Proper and Common Names
In this update, the following non-homeopathic ingredients had their common or proper names revised.
NHPID Name:
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
Removed Proper Name(s):
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
NHPID Name:
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
New Proper Name(s):
2-Ethylhexanoic acid, cetyl/stearyl ester
NHPID Name:
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
Removed Common Name(s):
Cetyl 2-ethylhexanoate
New Roles
In this update, the roles of the following non-homeopathic ingredients were changed.
NHPID Name:
Dicreatine malate
Old Role:
Medicinal
New Role:
No role
Revised Restrictions
In this update, the following non-homeopathic ingredients underwent a modification related to their restrictions.
NHPID Name:
C12-15 Alkyl Ethylhexanoate
New Route(s) of Adminstration added:
Topical
NHPID Name:
C12-15 Alkyl Ethylhexanoate
New Non-medicinal Restriction(s) added:
For topical use only, up to 22%, when formulated to be non-irritating.
NHPID Name:
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
New Non-medicinal Restriction(s) added:
For topical use only, up to 35%, when formulated to be non-irritating.
NHPID Name:
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
New Non-medicinal Restriction(s) added:
For topical use only, up to 77% in rinse-off products and up to 52% in leave-on products, when formulated to be non-irritating.
NHPID Name:
Tridecyl Ethylhexanoate
New Route(s) of Adminstration added:
Topical
NHPID Name:
Tridecyl Ethylhexanoate
New Non-medicinal Restriction(s) added:
For topical use only, when formulated to be non-irritating.
NHPID Name:
Potassium hydroxide
Route(s) of Adminstration removed:
Topical
NHPID Name:
Potassium hydroxide
Route(s) of Adminstration removed:
Oral
NHPID Name:
Potassium hydroxide
New Non-medicinal Restriction(s) added:
For topical use only for the purpose of viscosity increasing agent - aqueous, up to 10% in rinse-off products and up to 7% in leave-on products, when formulated to be non-irritating.
NHPID Name:
Phosphorus pentoxide
Route(s) of Adminstration removed:
Dental
NHPID Name:
Phosphorus pentoxide
Route(s) of Adminstration removed:
Topical
NHPID Name:
Hydrogen peroxide
New Non-medicinal Restriction(s) added:
For buccal, dental, or topical use only, if not contributing to the product's claim(s), and not recommended for children under 12 years of age. The pH of products to be applied to the tooth or teeth must be greater than or equal to 4.0. If a buccal or dental product contains more than 3% hydrogen peroxide, the product must not cause the saliva or soft tissue of the oral cavity to exceed 3% hydrogen peroxide. Duration of use: For prolonged use, consult a health care practitioner. Risk statement: Avoid swallowing the product, and avoid contact with eyes. Risk statement for buccal or dental products: If irritation (such as redness, swelling, soreness) of the gums or the mouth occurs, discontinue use and consult a health care practitioner.
NHPID Name:
Hydrogen peroxide
New Restriction Reference added:
CIH
NHPID Name:
Hydrogen peroxide
Route(s) of Adminstration removed:
Topical
NHPID Name:
Hydrogen peroxide
Route(s) of Adminstration removed:
Dental
NHPID Name:
Methyl salicylate
Non-medicinal Restriction(s) changed:
Up to a maximum concentration of 1% in buccal, dental, and topical products.
NHPID Name:
Copper phthalocyanine
New Route(s) of Adminstration added:
Dental
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:
Creatine
New Source Ingredient(s) added:
Creatine hydrochloride
NHPID Name:
Creatine
New Source Ingredient(s) added:
Creatine monohydrate
NHPID Name:
Creatine
New Source Ingredient(s) added:
Dicreatine malate
NHPID Name:
Phosphoric acid
New Toxicity restriction added:
Group maximum tolerable daily intake of up to 70 mg/kg bw/day for phosphorus from all sources, expressed as P.
NHPID Name:
Sodium bisulfite
New Toxicity restriction added:
Group acceptable daily intake of up to 0.7 mg/kg bw/day, expressed as sulfur dioxide, for calcium hydrogen sulfite, calcium metabisulfite, calcium sulfite, potassium hydrogen sulfite, potassium metabisulfite, potassium sulfite, sodium hydrogen sulfite, sodium metabisulfite, sodium sulfite, sodium thiosulfate, and sulfur dioxide.
NHPID Name:
Hydrogen peroxide
Additional Details changed:
The presence of this ingredient on the List of Prohibited and Restricted Cosmetic Ingredients (the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist) indicates that there are potential safety issues. This ingredient must be used in accordance with the restrictions set out on the Hotlist when included in topical natural health products, unless additional evidence for safety is submitted. Reference: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/cps-spc/cosmet-person/hot-list-critique/hotlist-liste-eng.php.
NHPID Name:
Anthocyanins
New Source Material(s) added:
Prunus salicina 'Queen Garnet'
NHPID Name:
Methyl salicylate
Additional Details changed:
The presence of this ingredient on the List of Prohibited and Restricted Cosmetic Ingredients (the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist) indicates that there are potential safety issues. This ingredient must be used in accordance with the restrictions set out on the Hotlist when included as non-medicinal ingredient in natural health products, unless additional evidence for safety is submitted. Reference: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/cps-spc/cosmet-person/hot-list-critique/hotlist-liste-eng.php.
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.
No Changes.
Homeopathic Ingredient Modifications
In this update, the following homeopathic ingredients were added or modified.
No Changes.
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