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 December 10, 2013.
- 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 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 2.3.0, which is available for downloading from e-PLA 2.3
New Ingredients
In this update, the following non-homeopathic ingredients were added.
NHPID Name:
Sucrose trilaurate
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Poloxamer 184
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Black currant juice powder
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Raspberry juice powder
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Morello cherry juice powder
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Blueberry juice powder
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Blackberry juice powder
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Elderberry juice powder
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
C18-38 Alkyl hydroxystearoyl stearate
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Acrylonitrile/Methyl Methacrylate/Vinylidene Chloride Copolymer
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Lipoteichoic acid
Role:
Medicinal
NHPID Name:
Sambucus Nigra Fruit Juice
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Ceramides
Role:
Medicinal
NHPID Name:
Mytilus edulis
Role:
Medicinal
NHPID Name:
Anogeissus latifolia
Role:
Medicinal
NHPID Name:
Sterculia tragacantha
Role:
Medicinal
NHPID Name:
Laurus nobilis
Role:
Medicinal
NHPID Name:
Thymus zygis
Role:
Medicinal
NHPID Name:
Anise Fruit Extract
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Lactobacillus amylolyticus
Role:
Medicinal
NHPID Name:
Lactobacillus buchneri
Role:
Medicinal
NHPID Name:
Lactobacillus coryniformis
Role:
Medicinal
NHPID Name:
Lactobacillus crispatus
Role:
Medicinal
NHPID Name:
Lactobacillus curvatus
Role:
Medicinal
NHPID Name:
Lactobacillus farciminis
Role:
Medicinal
NHPID Name:
Daucus carota Powder
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Oleum Schizonepetae Herba (Essential Oil)
Role:
Medicinal
Removed Ingredients
In this update, the following non-homeopathic ingredients were removed.
NHPID Name:
Hydroxyapatite
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Chicken Embryo
Role:
Medicinal
Revised NHPID Names
In this update, the following non-homeopathic ingredients had their NHPID name revised.
Old NHPID Name:
1-Allyl-4-methoxybenzene
New NHPID Name:
Estragole
Revised Proper and Common Names
In this update, the following non-homeopathic ingredients had their common or proper names revised.
NHPID Name:
Bos taurus
New Common Name(s):
Cattle, Ox
NHPID Name:
Estragole
New Common Name(s):
Chavicol methyl ether
NHPID Name:
Estragole
Removed Proper Name(s):
Benzene, 1-methoxy-4-(2-propenyl)-[CHEMID]
NHPID Name:
Crataegus laevigata
New Common Name(s):
Maytree, Two-style hawthorn, Whitethorn
NHPID Name:
Crataegus monogyna
Removed Common Name(s):
Maytree, Whitethorn
NHPID Name:
Crataegus monogyna
New Common Name(s):
Oneseed hawthorn, One-style hawthorn
NHPID Name:
Durapatite
New Common Name(s):
Hydroxyapatite
NHPID Name:
Andrographis paniculata
New Common Name(s):
Andrographis
NHPID Name:
Nigella sativa
New Common Name(s):
Black cumin
NHPID Name:
Caulis Dendrobii
New Proper Name(s):
Dendrobium chrysanthum
NHPID Name:
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Essential Oil
New Common Name(s):
Citrus sinensis Essential Oil, Citrus sinensis Peel Essential Oil, Orange Essential Oil
New Roles
In this update, the roles of the following non-homeopathic ingredients were changed.
NHPID Name:
Centella asiatica Extract
Old Role:
Medicinal & Non-medicinal
New Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Coconut Oil (unhydrogenated)
Old Role:
Medicinal & Non-medicinal
New Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Dandelion Root Dry
Old Role:
Medicinal & Non-medicinal
New Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Palm Fruit Oil
Old Role:
Medicinal & Non-medicinal
New Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Palm Kernel Oil
Old Role:
Medicinal & Non-medicinal
New Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Sesame Oil
Old Role:
Medicinal & Non-medicinal
New Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Grapefruit Seed Extract
Old Role:
Medicinal & Non-medicinal
New Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Sunflower Oil
Old Role:
Medicinal & Non-medicinal
New Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Oleoresin Angelica Seed
Old Role:
Medicinal & Non-medicinal
New Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Oleoresin Black Pepper
Old Role:
Medicinal & Non-medicinal
New Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Oleoresin Celery
Old Role:
Medicinal & Non-medicinal
New Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Oleoresin Fennel
Old Role:
Medicinal & Non-medicinal
New Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Oleoresin Ginger
Old Role:
Medicinal & Non-medicinal
New Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Oleoresin Hop
Old Role:
Medicinal & Non-medicinal
New Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Oleoresin Parsley Leaf
Old Role:
Medicinal & Non-medicinal
New Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Oleoresin Tumeric
Old Role:
Medicinal & Non-medicinal
New Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Oleoresin Thyme
Old Role:
Medicinal & Non-medicinal
New Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Oleoresin Laurel Leaf
Old Role:
Medicinal & Non-medicinal
New Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Avena Sativa (Oat) kernel oil
Old Role:
Medicinal & Non-medicinal
New Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Grape Seed Oil
Old Role:
Medicinal & Non-medicinal
New Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Maize Oil
Old Role:
Medicinal & Non-medicinal
New Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Flour
Old Role:
Medicinal & Non-medicinal
New Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Gold trichloride
Old Role:
Medicinal & Non-medicinal
New Role:
No role
NHPID Name:
L-Carnitine fumarate
Old Role:
Medicinal & Non-medicinal
New Role:
No role
NHPID Name:
N-Acetyl-l-carnitine hydrochloride
Old Role:
Medicinal & Non-NHP
New Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Glycine propionyl L-carnitine hydrochloride
Old Role:
Medicinal & Non-NHP
New Role:
Non-NHP
Revised Restrictions
In this update, the following non-homeopathic ingredients underwent a modification related to their restrictions.
NHPID Name:
Sodium acetate
Non-medicinal Restriction(s) removed:
Removed the NMI limits
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:
Eugenyl acetate
New Source Material(s) added:
Syzygium aromaticum ( Parts: Flower bud )
NHPID Name:
Ascorbic acid 2-O-glucoside
New NMI Purpose(s):
Skin-Conditioning Agent
NHPID Name:
Zeaxanthin
New Source Material(s) added:
Tagetes erecta
NHPID Name:
Zeaxanthin
New Sub-ingredient(s) added:
Herb flowering oleoresin
NHPID Name:
Citral
New Source Material(s) added:
Cymbopogon flexuosus ( Parts: Leaf )
NHPID Name:
Citrus limon
New Sub-ingredient(s) added:
d-Limonene, beta-Pinene, gamma-Terpinene
NHPID Name:
Citrus sinensis
New Sub-ingredient(s) added:
beta-Myrcene, d-Limonene
NHPID Name:
Citrus bergamia
New Source Material(s) added:
Fruit peel
NHPID Name:
Citrus bergamia
New Sub-ingredient(s) added:
d-Limonene, Linalool, Linalyl acetate
NHPID Name:
Estragole
New Source Material(s) added:
Ocimum basilicum ( Parts: Flower and Leaf )
NHPID Name:
Citrus reticulata
New Sub-ingredient(s) added:
d-Limonene, Gamma-Terpinene
NHPID Name:
Lavandula latifolia
New Sub-ingredient(s) added:
linalool, Eucalyptol (1,8 Cineole) and Camphor
NHPID Name:
L-Leucine
New NMI Purpose(s):
Flavour Enhancer
NHPID Name:
L-Methionine
New NMI Purpose(s):
Flavour Enhancer
NHPID Name:
Crataegus rhipidophylla
New Taxonomical Synonym(s) added:
Crataegus rhipidophylla var. lindmanii; Crataegus rhipidophylla var. rhipidophylla [GRIN]
NHPID Name:
Crataegus rhipidophylla
Taxonomical Synonym(s) removed:
Crataegus oxyacantha, Crataegus calycina, Crataegus curvisepala, Crataegus lindmanii
NHPID Name:
Durapatite
New NMI Purpose(s):
Abrasive, Bulking Agent, Emulsion Stabilizer
NHPID Name:
Acrylonitrile/Methyl Methacrylate/Vinylidene Chloride Copolymer
New NMI Purpose(s):
Slip Modifier
NHPID Name:
Caulis Dendrobii
New Name Reference added:
CP_2010
NHPID Name:
Caulis Dendrobii
New Source Material(s) added:
Dendrobium chrysanthum ( Parts: Stem )
NHPID Name:
Sambucus Nigra Fruit Juice
New Method(s) of Preparation added:
Juice, Juice standardised, Juice powdered, Juice powdered standardised
NHPID Name:
Sambucus Nigra Fruit Juice
Removed NMI purpose(s):
Colour Additive, Flavour Enhancer
NHPID Name:
Centella asiatica
Medicinal Rationale changed:
Classified as an NHP under Schedule 1, item 1 (plant or plant material) of the Natural Health Products Regulations.
NHPID Name:
Deanol
Additional Details removed:
Manufacturers will be able to apply for market authorization for products containing this medicinal ingredient as a natural health product pursuant to the Natural Health Products Regulations. Potential safety concerns for products containing this medicinal ingredient would be considered during the premarket review process under the Natural Health Products Regulations. This amendment does not alter existing compliance mechanisms under the provisions of the Food and Drugs Act, the Food and Drug Regulations and the Natural Health Products Regulations enforced by the Health Products and Food Branch Inspectorate
NHPID Name:
Deanol
Medicinal Rationale changed:
Classified as an NHP under Schedule 1, item 2 (an isolate) of the Natural Health Products Regulations.
NHPID Name:
Theobromine
Additional Details removed:
Manufacturers will be able to apply for market authorization for products containing this medicinal ingredient as a natural health product pursuant to the Natural Health Products Regulations. Potential safety concerns for products containing this medicinal ingredient would be considered during the premarket review process under the Natural Health Products Regulations. This amendment does not alter existing compliance mechanisms under the provisions of the Food and Drugs Act, the Food and Drug Regulations and the Natural Health Products Regulations enforced by the Health Products and Food Branch Inspectorate
NHPID Name:
Theobromine
Medicinal Rationale changed:
Classified as an NHP under Schedule 1, item 2 (an isolate) of the Natural Health Products Regulations.
NHPID Name:
Dopamine
Additional Details removed:
Manufacturers will be able to apply for market authorization for products containing the exempted strengths, uses, routes of administration or dosages of this medicinal ingredient as a natural health product pursuant to the Natural Health Products Regulations. Potential safety concerns for products containing this medicinal ingredient would be considered during the premarket review process under the Natural Health Products Regulations. This amendment does not alter existing compliance mechanisms under the provisions of the Food and Drugs Act, the Food and Drug Regulations and the Natural Health Products Regulations enforced by the Health Products and Food Branch Inspectorate
NHPID Name:
Dopamine
Medicinal Rationale changed:
Classified as an NHP under Schedule 1, item 2 (an isolate) of the Natural Health Products Regulations.
NHPID Name:
Dopamine
Non-NHP Rationale changed:
As per Schedule F to the Food and Drug Regulations, Dopamine and its salts, when sold for administration by injection, are classified as non-NHPs.
NHPID Name:
Gold
Additional Details removed:
Manufacturers will be able to apply for market authorization for products containing the exempted strengths, uses, routes of administration or dosages of this medicinal ingredient as a natural health product pursuant to the Natural Health Products Regulations. Potential safety concerns for products containing this medicinal ingredient would be considered during the premarket review process under the Natural Health Products Regulations. This amendment does not alter existing compliance mechanisms under the provisions of the Food and Drugs Act, the Food and Drug Regulations and the Natural Health Products Regulations enforced by the Health Products and Food Branch Inspectorate
NHPID Name:
Gold
Medicinal Rationale changed:
Classified as an NHP under Schedule 1, item 7 (a mineral) of the Natural Health Products Regulations.
NHPID Name:
Gold
Non-NHP Rationale changed:
As per Schedule F to the Food and Drug Regulations, Gold and its salts and derivatives, when sold for administration by injection, are classified as non-NHPs.
NHPID Name:
Gold trichloride
Additional Details removed:
Manufacturers will be able to apply for market authorization for products containing the exempted strengths, uses, routes of administration or dosages of this medicinal ingredient as a natural health product pursuant to the Natural Health Products Regulations. Potential safety concerns for products containing this medicinal ingredient would be considered during the premarket review process under the Natural Health Products Regulations. This amendment does not alter existing compliance mechanisms under the provisions of the Food and Drugs Act, the Food and Drug Regulations and the Natural Health Products Regulations enforced by the Health Products and Food Branch Inspectorate.
NHPID Name:
Uracil
Additional Details removed:
Manufacturers will be able to apply for market authorization for products containing the exempted strengths, uses, routes of administration or dosages of this medicinal ingredient as a natural health product pursuant to the Natural Health Products Regulations. Potential safety concerns for products containing this medicinal ingredient would be considered during the premarket review process under the Natural Health Products Regulations. This amendment does not alter existing compliance mechanisms under the provisions of the Food and Drugs Act, the Food and Drug Regulations and the Natural Health Products Regulations enforced by the Health Products and Food Branch Inspectorate
NHPID Name:
Uracil
Medicinal Rationale changed:
Classified as an NHP under Schedule 1, item 2 (an isolate) of the Natural Health Products Regulations.
NHPID Name:
Uracil
Non-NHP Rationale changed:
As per Schedule F to the Food and Drug Regulations, Uracil and its salts, when sold for the treatment of cancer, are classified as non-NHPs.
NHPID Name:
Dimethyl sulfoxide
Additional Details removed:
Manufacturers will be able to apply for market authorization for products containing the exempted strengths, uses, routes of administration or dosages of this medicinal ingredient as a natural health product pursuant to the Natural Health Products Regulations. Potential safety concerns for products containing this medicinal ingredient would be considered during the premarket review process under the Natural Health Products Regulations. This amendment does not alter existing compliance mechanisms under the provisions of the Food and Drugs Act, the Food and Drug Regulations and the Natural Health Products Regulations enforced by the Health Products and Food Branch Inspectorate
NHPID Name:
Dimethyl sulfoxide
Medicinal Rationale changed:
Classified as an NHP under Schedule 1, item 2 (an isolate) of the Natural Health Products Regulations.
NHPID Name:
Dimethyl sulfoxide
Non-NHP Rationale changed:
As per Schedule F to the Food and Drug Regulations, Dimethyl sulfoxide, for veterinary use or when sold for the treatment of interstitial cystitis or scleroderma in humans, is classified as a non-NHP.
NHPID Name:
Levocarnitine
Additional Details removed:
Manufacturers will be able to apply for market authorization for products containing the exempted strengths, uses, routes of administration or dosages of this medicinal ingredient as a natural health product pursuant to the Natural Health Products Regulations. Potential safety concerns for products containing this medicinal ingredient would be considered during the premarket review process under the Natural Health Products Regulations. This amendment does not alter existing compliance mechanisms under the provisions of the Food and Drugs Act, the Food and Drug Regulations and the Natural Health Products Regulations enforced by the Health Products and Food Branch Inspectorate
NHPID Name:
Levocarnitine
Medicinal Rationale changed:
Classified as an NHP under Schedule 1, item 2 (an isolate) of the Natural Health Products Regulations.
NHPID Name:
Levocarnitine
Non-NHP Rationale changed:
As per Schedule F to the Food and Drug Regulations, Levocarnitine and its salts and derivatives, when sold for the treatment of primary or secondary levocarnitine deficiency, are classified as non-NHPs.
NHPID Name:
Acetyl-L-carnitine
Additional Details removed:
Manufacturers will be able to apply for market authorization for products containing the exempted strengths, uses, routes of administration or dosages of this medicinal ingredient as a natural health product pursuant to the Natural Health Products Regulations. Potential safety concerns for products containing this medicinal ingredient would be considered during the premarket review process under the Natural Health Products Regulations. This amendment does not alter existing compliance mechanisms under the provisions of the Food and Drugs Act, the Food and Drug Regulations and the Natural Health Products Regulations enforced by the Health Products and Food Branch Inspectorate.
NHPID Name:
Acetyl-L-carnitine
Medicinal Rationale changed:
Classified as an NHP under Schedule 1, item 2 (an isolate) of the Natural Health Products Regulations.
NHPID Name:
Acetyl-L-carnitine
Non-NHP Rationale changed:
As per Schedule F to the Food and Drug Regulations, Levocarnitine and its salts and derivatives, when sold for the treatment of primary or secondary levocarnitine deficiency, are classified as non-NHPs.
NHPID Name:
N-Acetyl-l-carnitine hydrochloride
Additional Details removed:
Manufacturers will be able to apply for market authorization for products containing the exempted strengths, uses, routes of administration or dosages of this medicinal ingredient as a natural health product pursuant to the Natural Health Products Regulations. Potential safety concerns for products containing this medicinal ingredient would be considered during the premarket review process under the Natural Health Products Regulations. This amendment does not alter existing compliance mechanisms under the provisions of the Food and Drugs Act, the Food and Drug Regulations and the Natural Health Products Regulations enforced by the Health Products and Food Branch Inspectorate
NHPID Name:
Glycine propionyl L-carnitine hydrochloride
Non-NHP Rationale changed:
As per Schedule F to the Food and Drug Regulations, Levocarnitine and its salts and derivatives, when sold for the treatment of primary or secondary levocarnitine deficiency, are classified as non-NHPs.
NHPID Name:
Propionyl-L-carnitine
Additional Details removed:
Manufacturers will be able to apply for market authorization for products containing the exempted strengths, uses, routes of administration or dosages of this medicinal ingredient as a natural health product pursuant to the Natural Health Products Regulations. Potential safety concerns for products containing this medicinal ingredient would be considered during the premarket review process under the Natural Health Products Regulations. This amendment does not alter existing compliance mechanisms under the provisions of the Food and Drugs Act, the Food and Drug Regulations and the Natural Health Products Regulations enforced by the Health Products and Food Branch Inspectorate
NHPID Name:
Propionyl-L-carnitine
Medicinal Rationale changed:
Classified as an NHP under Schedule 1, item 2 (an isolate) of the Natural Health Products Regulations.
NHPID Name:
Propionyl-L-carnitine
Non-NHP Rationale changed:
As per Schedule F to the Food and Drug Regulations, Levocarnitine and its salts and derivatives, when sold for the treatment of primary or secondary levocarnitine deficiency, are classified as non-NHPs.
NHPID Name:
Tryptophan
Additional Details removed:
Manufacturers will be able to apply for market authorization for products containing the exempted strengths, uses, routes of administration or dosages of this medicinal ingredient as a natural health product pursuant to the Natural Health Products Regulations. Potential safety concerns for products containing this medicinal ingredient would be considered during the premarket review process under the Natural Health Products Regulations. This amendment does not alter existing compliance mechanisms under the provisions of the Food and Drugs Act, the Food and Drug Regulations and the Natural Health Products Regulations enforced by the Health Products and Food Branch Inspectorate
NHPID Name:
Tryptophan
Medicinal Rationale changed:
Classified as an NHP under Schedule 1, item 2 (an isolate) of the Natural Health Products Regulations.
NHPID Name:
Tryptophan
Non-NHP Rationale changed:
As per Schedule F to the Food and Drug Regulations, L-Tryptophan, when sold(a) for human use in oral dosage form at a concentration of more than 220 mg per dosage unit or per daily dose, as a single ingredient or in combination with other ingredients; or(b) for human or veterinary use as a single ingredient intended for any route of administration other than oral; is classified as a non-NHP.
NHPID Name:
Nasturtium Officinale Extract
New NMI Purpose(s):
Flavour Enhancer
NHPID Name:
Coriandrum sativum Extract
New NMI Purpose(s):
Flavour Enhancer
Monograph Modifications
In this update, the following single ingredient or product monographs were added or modified.
Modification:
Posting for consultaion of:
- Multiple Ingredient Joint Health Products (Under consultation)
- Seal Oil (Under consultation)
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.
NHPID Name:
Mercurius solubilis Hahnehmanni
Modification:
Added Ingredient
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