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 10, 2012.
- 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 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:
Yogurt flavour
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Vanilla cream flavour
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Fucoxanthinol
Role:
Non-NHP
NHPID Name:
Charcoal
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Coriandrum sativum fruit
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Crataegus monogyna fruit
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Zucchini Extract
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Sodium copper chlorophyllin
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Rhizoma Typhonii Flagelliformis
Role:
Medicinal
Removed Ingredients
In this update, the following non-homeopathic ingredients were removed.
NHPID Name:
Elk velvet antler
Role:
Medicinal
NHPID Name:
Velvet antler of Cervus elaphus
Role:
Medicinal
Revised NHPID Names
In this update, the following non-homeopathic ingredients had their NHPID name revised.
Old NHPID Name:
Aristotelia Chilensis Fruit Extract
New NHPID Name:
Aristotelia chilensis Berry
Old NHPID Name:
Cinnamon Bark Oil, Ceylon Type
New NHPID Name:
Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil, Ceylon Type
Revised Proper and Common Names
In this update, the following non-homeopathic ingredients had their common or proper names revised.
NHPID Name:
Diospyros kaki
New Common Name(s):
Kaki persimmon
NHPID Name:
Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil, Ceylon Type
New Common Name(s):
Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil, Ceylon Type
NHPID Name:
Cervus elaphus
New Common Name(s):
Red deer
NHPID Name:
Cervus elaphus
Removed Common Name(s):
Elk, Wapiti
NHPID Name:
Chlorophyllin copper complex sodium
Removed Proper Name(s):
Chlorophyllin copper complex sodium
NHPID Name:
Chlorophyllin copper complex sodium
New Proper Name(s):
Trisodium (2S-trans)-(18-carboxy-20-(carboxymethyl)-13-ethyl-12-formyl-2,3-dihydro-3,7,17-trimethyl-8-vinyl-21H,23H-porphine-2-propionato(5-)-N21,N22,N23,N24)cuprate(3-)
NHPID Name:
Chlorophyllin copper complex sodium
New Common Name(s):
Chlorophyllin copper complex, Copper sodium chlorophyllin
NHPID Name:
Chlorophyllin copper complex sodium
Removed Common Name(s):
Sodium Copper Chlorophyllin
NHPID Name:
FD&C Red No. 3 Aluminum Lake
New Common Name(s):
FD&C red #3 aluminum lake
NHPID Name:
Fast Green FCF
Removed Common Name(s):
FD&C Green No. 3
NHPID Name:
Fast Green FCF
New Common Name(s):
FD&C Green No. 3
NHPID Name:
Oleum Pogostemonis
Removed Common Name(s):
Cablin Patch Oil, Oleum Pogostemonis
NHPID Name:
Oleum Pogostemonis
New Common Name(s):
Oleum Pogostemonis (Essential Oil), Patchouli Essential Oil
NHPID Name:
Pogostemon Cablin Oil
Removed Common Name(s):
Patchouli Oil, Patchouli (Pogostemon Cablin) Oil, Patchouly oil, Pogostemon Patchouli Oil
NHPID Name:
Pogostemon Cablin Oil
New Common Name(s):
Patchouli (Pogostemon Cablin) Essential Oil, Patchouly Essential oil, Pogostemon Patchouli Essential Oil
New Roles
In this update, the roles of the following non-homeopathic ingredients were changed.
NHPID Name:
Pogostemon Cablin Oil
Old Role:
Medicinal
New Role:
Non-medicinal
Revised Restrictions
In this update, the following non-homeopathic ingredients underwent a modification related to their restrictions.
NHPID Name:
Zinc sulfate
New Route(s) of Adminstration added:
Oral
NHPID Name:
Glyceryl Stearate
New Route(s) of Adminstration added:
Oral
NHPID Name:
Eucalyptus Essential Oil
New Medicinal Restriction(s) added :
In counter-irritant products, Eucalyptus oil is considered medicinal in concentrations between 0.5 and 25 percent.
NHPID Name:
Eucalyptus Essential Oil
New Medicinal Restriction(s) added :
In inhalation products, Eucalyptus essential oil is considered medicinal in concentrations between 0.5 and 25 percent.
NHPID Name:
Eucalyptus Essential Oil
New Non-medicinal Restriction(s) added:
For non-medicinal topical use only, permitted at concentrations equal to or less than 25%.
NHPID Name:
Eucalyptus Essential Oil
New Non-medicinal Restriction(s) added:
For flavor enhancers only, permitted at concentrations equal to or less than 0.002 percent.
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:
Vegetable Blend (NMI)
New NMI Purpose(s):
Colour Additive
NHPID Name:
Glyceryl Stearate
New NMI Purpose(s):
Lubricant
NHPID Name:
Agave tequilana
New Sub-ingredient(s) added:
Inulin (Part: Stem)
NHPID Name:
Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil, Ceylon Type
Method(s) of Preparation removed:
Oil, Essential (enfleurage); Oil, Essential (enfleurage) Standardised; Oil, Essential (expression); Oil, Essential (expression) Standardised; Oil, Essential (other methods of preparation); Oil, Essential (other methods of preparation) Standardised; Oil, Essential (water steam distillation); Oil, Essential (water steam distillation) Standardised
NHPID Name:
Cervus elaphus
Taxonomical Synonym(s) removed:
Cervus canadensis
NHPID Name:
Chlorophyllin copper complex sodium
New CAS Registry Number(s) added:
11006-34-1[CAS]
NHPID Name:
Chlorophyllin copper complex sodium
Toxicity Restriction removed:
Acceptable daily intake (ADI) for sodium copper chlorophyllin for a 60-kg human as 450 mg/person/day
NHPID Name:
Aristotelia chilensis Berry
New NMI Purpose(s):
Colour Additive
NHPID Name:
Aristotelia chilensis Berry
Method(s) of Preparation removed:
Extract dry, Extract dry standardised, Extract liquid, Extract liquid standardised
NHPID Name:
Aristotelia chilensis Berry
New Method(s) of Preparation added:
Dry, Juice, Powdered
NHPID Name:
Eucalyptus Essential Oil
Additional Details removed:
The presence of this ingredient without conditions on the List of Prohibited and Restricted Cosmetic Ingredients (the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist) indicates that there are potentially significant safety issues. This ingredient cannot be used in topical natural health products without the submission of additional evidence for safety. Reference: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/cps-spc/person/cosmet/info-ind-prof/_hot-list-critique/prohibited-eng.php.
NHPID Name:
Eucalyptus Essential Oil
Additional Details removed:
The presence of this ingredient without conditions on the List of Prohibited and Restricted Cosmetic Ingredients (the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist) indicates that there are potentially significant safety issues. This ingredient cannot be used in topical natural health products without the submission of additional evidence for safety. Reference: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/cps-spc/person/cosmet/info-ind-prof/_hot-list-critique/prohibited-eng.php.
NHPID Name:
Aristotelia chilensis Berry
New Method(s) of Preparation added:
Dry, Juice, Powdered
NHPID Name:
Eucalyptus Essential Oil
Additional Details removed:
The presence of this ingredient without conditions on the List of Prohibited and Restricted Cosmetic Ingredients (the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist) indicates that there are potentially significant safety issues. This ingredient cannot be used in topical natural health products without the submission of additional evidence for safety. Reference: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/cps-spc/person/cosmet/info-ind-prof/_hot-list-critique/prohibited-eng.php.
NHPID Name:
Aristotelia chilensis Berry
New Method(s) of Preparation added:
Dry, Juice, Powdered
NHPID Name:
Eucalyptus Essential Oil
Additional Details removed:
The presence of this ingredient without conditions on the List of Prohibited and Restricted Cosmetic Ingredients (the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist) indicates that there are potentially significant safety issues. This ingredient cannot be used in topical natural health products without the submission of additional evidence for safety. Reference: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/cps-spc/person/cosmet/info-ind-prof/_hot-list-critique/prohibited-eng.php.
NHPID Name:
Eucalyptus Essential Oil
Additional Details removed:
The presence of this ingredient without conditions on the List of Prohibited and Restricted Cosmetic Ingredients (the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist) indicates that there are potentially significant safety issues. This ingredient cannot be used in topical natural health products without the submission of additional evidence for safety. Reference: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/cps-spc/person/cosmet/info-ind-prof/_hot-list-critique/prohibited-eng.php.
NHPID Name:
Aristotelia chilensis Berry
New Method(s) of Preparation added:
Dry, Juice, Powdered
NHPID Name:
Eucalyptus Essential Oil
Additional Details removed:
The presence of this ingredient without conditions on the List of Prohibited and Restricted Cosmetic Ingredients (the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist) indicates that there are potentially significant safety issues. This ingredient cannot be used in topical natural health products without the submission of additional evidence for safety. Reference: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/cps-spc/person/cosmet/info-ind-prof/_hot-list-critique/prohibited-eng.php.
NHPID Name:
Eucalyptus Essential Oil
Additional Details removed:
The presence of this ingredient without conditions on the List of Prohibited and Restricted Cosmetic Ingredients (the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist) indicates that there are potentially significant safety issues. This ingredient cannot be used in topical natural health products without the submission of additional evidence for safety. Reference: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/cps-spc/person/cosmet/info-ind-prof/_hot-list-critique/prohibited-eng.php.
NHPID Name:
Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil, Ceylon Type
New Method(s) of Preparation added:
Oil, Essential (water steam distillation); Oil, Essential (water steam distillation) Standardised
NHPID Name:
Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil, Ceylon Type
New Method(s) of Preparation added:
Oil, Essential (water steam distillation); Oil, Essential (water steam distillation) Standardised
NHPID Name:
Eucalyptus Essential Oil
Additional Details removed:
The presence of this ingredient without conditions on the List of Prohibited and Restricted Cosmetic Ingredients (the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist) indicates that there are potentially significant safety issues. This ingredient cannot be used in topical natural health products without the submission of additional evidence for safety. Reference: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/cps-spc/person/cosmet/info-ind-prof/_hot-list-critique/prohibited-eng.php.
NHPID Name:
Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil, Ceylon Type
New Method(s) of Preparation added:
Oil, Essential (water steam distillation); Oil, Essential (water steam distillation) Standardised
NHPID Name:
Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil, Ceylon Type
New Method(s) of Preparation added:
Oil, Essential (water steam distillation); Oil, Essential (water steam distillation) Standardised
NHPID Name:
Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil, Ceylon Type
New Method(s) of Preparation added:
Oil, Essential (water steam distillation); Oil, Essential (water steam distillation) Standardised
NHPID Name:
Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil, Ceylon Type
New Method(s) of Preparation added:
Oil, Essential (water steam distillation); Oil, Essential (water steam distillation) Standardised
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:
New synonym for Capsule, delayed release: Capsule, vegetarian delayed release
Modification:
New synonym for Topical liquid: Cleanser
Modification:
New RoA "Vaginal" added to the following NMI Purposes: Encapsulating agent, Filler, Lubricant, Cryoprotectant, Gelling agent, Solvent, Humectant
Homeopathic Ingredient Modifications
In this update, the following homeopathic ingredients were added or modified.
No Changes.