Chemical Substance - Iron (II) sulphate

NHPID name:
Iron (II) sulphate

Reference:
NNHPDM

Proper name(s):

Common name(s):

Category:
Approved Chemical Name
Schedule 1:
Mineral

Sub-ingredient(s):
Iron , Sulfur

CAS registry number:
7720-78-7


Source ingredients:



Roles

Medicinal

Rationale:

Ferrous sulphate is classified as an NHP, because it is used as a source of iron, and therefore is considered an NHP under Schedule 1, item 7 (a mineral), of the Natural Health Products Regulations.

Reference:  NNHPD