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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