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 September 25, 2026.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

The updates to the NHPID listed below apply to the most recent version of the web-based Product Licence Application (web PLA) form. All new product licence application submissions must use the web PLA form.


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New Ingredients

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

NHPID Name:
6'-Sialyllactose

Role:
Medicinal

NHPID Name:
6'-Sialyllactose Sodium Salt

Role:
No role

NHPID Name:
Lacto-N-Tetraose

Role:
Medicinal

NHPID Name:
3'-Sialyllactose

Role:
Medicinal

NHPID Name:
3'-Sialyllactose Sodium Salt

Role:
No role

NHPID Name:
3-Fucosyllactose

Role:
Medicinal

NHPID Name:
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate Filtrate

Role:
Non-medicinal

NHPID Name:
Resveratrol-niacinamide cocrystal (1:6)

Role:
No role

NHPID Name:
Trehala Manna

Role:
Medicinal

NHPID Name:
Brazzein

Role:
Non-medicinal

NHPID Name:
Tapioca Syrup Solids

Role:
Non-medicinal

NHPID Name:
Centella Asiatica Leaf Vesicles

Role:
Non-medicinal

NHPID Name:
Nonapeptide-1

Role:
Non-medicinal

NHPID Name:
Collagen Extract

Role:
Non-medicinal

NHPID Name:
Phenyl Propyl Trimethicone

Role:
Non-medicinal

NHPID Name:
Poncirus Trifoliata Fruit Extract

Role:
Non-medicinal

NHPID Name:
Benzyladenine

Role:
Medicinal

NHPID Name:
Lapis Judaicus

Role:
Medicinal

NHPID Name:
High Amylose Corn Starch

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.

No Changes.


Revised Common or Proper Names

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

NHPID Name:
Polyglyceryl-3 Oleate

Removed Proper Name(s):
Polyglyceryl-3 Oleate

NHPID Name:
Polyglyceryl-3 Oleate

New Proper Name(s):
9-Octadecenoic acid, monoester with triglycerol

NHPID Name:
Potassium bisulphite

New Common Name(s):
Potassium bisulfite

NHPID Name:
Potassium metabisulfite

Removed Common Name(s):
Potassium Pyrosulfite

NHPID Name:
Potassium metabisulfite

New Common Name(s):
Potassium metabisulphite; Potassium pyrosulfite

NHPID Name:
Sodium bisulfite

New Common Name(s):
Sodium bisulphite

NHPID Name:
Sodium dithionite

New Common Name(s):
Sodium hydrosulphite

NHPID Name:
Sodium metabisulfite

New Common Name(s):
Sodium metabisulphite

NHPID Name:
Sodium sulfite

Removed Proper Name(s):
Sodium sulfite

NHPID Name:
Sodium sulfite

New Proper Name(s):
Sulfurous acid, disodium salt

NHPID Name:
Sodium sulfite

Removed Common Name(s):
Sulfurous acid, disodium salt

NHPID Name:
Sodium sulfite

New Common Name(s):
Sodium sulfite

NHPID Name:
Sulphur dioxide

New Common Name(s):
Sulphur dioxide

Changed Roles

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

No Changes.


Restriction Modifications

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

NHPID Name:
Polyglyceryl-3 Oleate

Non-medicinal Restriction(s) changed:
Topical – Detail = Up to 1.5%, when formulated to be non-irritating.

NHPID Name:
Polyglyceryl-3 Oleate

New Route(s) of Administration added:
Oral

NHPID Name:
Hesperidin

New Non-medicinal Restriction(s) added:
Topical-Detail: For topical use only, in products which may be subject to ingestion.

Other 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:
Beef Protein Isolate

New Source Material(s) added:
Bos taurus - Bone

NHPID Name:
Bos taurus

New Sub-ingredient(s) added:
Beef Protein Isolate

NHPID Name:
Inulinase

New Source Material(s) added:
Aspergillus tubingensis – Whole

NHPID Name:
Escherichia coli

New Sub-ingredient(s) added:
6'-Sialyllactose

NHPID Name:
Escherichia coli

New Sub-ingredient(s) added:
Lacto-N-Tetraose

NHPID Name:
Escherichia coli

New Sub-ingredient(s) added:
3'-Sialyllactose

NHPID Name:
Escherichia coli

New Sub-ingredient(s) added:
3-Fucosyllactose

NHPID Name:
Vitamin C

New Source Material(s) added:
Prunus avium - Fruit

NHPID Name:
Prunus avium

New Sub-ingredient(s) added:
Vitamin C

NHPID Name:
Chondroitin sulfate

New Source Material(s) added:
Escherichia coli – Whole Cell for Biosynthesis

NHPID Name:
Niacinamide

New Source Ingredient(s) added:
Resveratrol-niacinamide cocrystal (1:6)

NHPID Name:
Resveratrol

New Source Ingredient(s) added:
Resveratrol-niacinamide cocrystal (1:6)

NHPID Name:
Polyglyceryl-3 Oleate

New CAS Registry Number(s) added:
33940-98-6

NHPID Name:
Polyglyceryl-3 Oleate

New Toxicity restriction added:
Detail : Acceptable daily intake up to 25 mg/kg bw/day.

NHPID Name:
Propionic acid

Other Registry Number(s) removed:
784139-72-6

NHPID Name:
Propionic acid

New Source Ingredient(s) added:
Calcium propionate ; Sodium propionate

NHPID Name:
Calcium propionate

New Sub-ingredient(s) added:
Propionic acid

NHPID Name:
Sodium propionate

New Sub-ingredient(s) added:
Propionic acid

NHPID Name:
Sodium propionate

Other Registry Number(s) removed:
686-67-9; 8027-08-5

NHPID Name:
Proanthocyanidins

New Source Material(s) added:
Vaccinium macrocarpon – Fruit juice

NHPID Name:
Vaccinium macrocarpon

New Sub-ingredient(s) added:
Proanthocyanidins

NHPID Name:
Ellagic acid

New Source Material(s) added:
Punica granatum – Seed

NHPID Name:
Punica granatum

New Sub-ingredient(s) added:
Ellagic acid

NHPID Name:
Choline

New Source Ingredient(s) added:
Magnesium choline citrate

NHPID Name:
Magnesium choline citrate

New Sub-ingredient(s) added:
Choline

NHPID Name:
Aspergillus

Modification:
Revised Family Name: Aspergillaceae

NHPID Name:
Calcium

New Source Ingredient(s) added:
Calcium ascorbate, dihydrate

NHPID Name:
Calcium ascorbate, dihydrate

New Sub-ingredient(s) added:
Calcium

NHPID Name:
Anthocyanins

New Source Material(s) added:
Hibiscus sabdariffa – Sepal

NHPID Name:
Hibiscus sabdariffa

New Sub-ingredient(s) added:
Anthocyanins

NHPID Name:
Citric acid

New Source Material(s) added:
Citrus aurantiifolia – Fruit peel

NHPID Name:
Hesperidin

New Source Material(s) added:
Citrus aurantiifolia – Fruit peel

NHPID Name:
Citrus aurantiifolia

New Sub-ingredient(s) added:
Citric acid ; Hesperidin

NHPID Name:
Superoxide dismutase

New Source Material(s) added:
Pisum sativum – Seed

NHPID Name:
Pisum sativum

New Sub-ingredient(s) added:
Superoxide dismutase

Monograph Modifications

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

Modification:
Cod Liver Oil

Modification:
Oral Health Products Monograph

Modification:
Fish Oil

Modification:
Krill Oil

Modification:
Medicated Skin Care Products Monograph

Modification:
Seal Oil

Abbreviated Labelling Standards

In this update, the following abbreviated labelling standards were added or modified.

No Changes.


Controlled Vocabulary Updates

In this update, the following controlled vocabulary (dosage forms, methods of preparation, quality test methods, etc) were added or modified.

Organism Part Types:
Leaf vesicle

Vocabulary Modification Type:
New

Units of Measurement:
Inulinase activity unit

Vocabulary Modification Type:
New

Dosage Forms:
Capsule, delayed release

Removed:
Description: A solid dosage form in which the active ingredients are enclosed within either a hard or soft soluble container made from a suitable form of gelatin, and which releases the active ingredients at a time other than promptly after administration. Enteric-coated articles are delayed release dosage forms.

Dosage Forms:
Capsule, delayed release

New:
Description: A solid dosage form in which the active ingredients are enclosed within either a hard or soft soluble container, and which releases the active ingredients at a time other than promptly after administration. Enteric-coated articles are delayed release dosage forms.

Dosage Forms:
Capsule, extended release

Removed:
Description: A solid dosage form in which the active ingredients are enclosed within either a hard or soft soluble container made from a suitable form of gelatin, and which releases active ingredients in such a manner to allow a reduction in dosing frequency as compared to the active ingredients presented as a conventional dosage form.

Dosage Forms:
Capsule, extended release

New:
Description: A solid dosage form in which the active ingredients are enclosed within either a hard or soft soluble container, and which releases active ingredients in such a manner to allow a reduction in dosing frequency as compared to the active ingredients presented as a conventional dosage form.

Dosage Forms:
Capsule, gelatin coated

Removed:
Description: A solid dosage form in which the active ingredients are enclosed within either a hard or soft soluble container made from a suitable form of gelatin; through a banding process, the capsule is coated with additional layers of gelatin so as to form a complete seal.

Dosage Forms:
Capsule, gelatin coated

New:
Description: A solid dosage form in which the active ingredients are enclosed within either a hard or soft soluble container; through a banding process, the capsule is coated with layers of gelatin so as to form a complete seal.

Homeopathic Ingredient Updates

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

No Changes.


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