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 February 25, 2014.
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 2.3.1, which is available for downloading from e-PLA 2.3.1
New Ingredients
In this update, the following non-homeopathic ingredients were added.
NHPID Name:
Piper cubeba (Cubeb) Fruit
Role:
Medicinal
NHPID Name:
Undaria pinnatifida extract
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Meadowfoam estolide
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Polyglyceryl-2 stearate
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Caprylyl caprylate/caprate
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Polyglyceryl-4 laurate/succinate
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Persicaria minor
Role:
Medicinal
NHPID Name:
Inga alba bark extract
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Hydrolyzed Beeswax
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Hovenia dulcis
Role:
Medicinal
NHPID Name:
Manis pentadactyla
Role:
Medicinal
NHPID Name:
Macrogolglycerol hydroxystearate
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Rhizoma Gastrodiae
Role:
Medicinal
NHPID Name:
Strelitzia Nicolai Seed Aril Extract
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Usnea barbata (Lichen) Extract
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Buglossoides arvensis
Role:
Medicinal
NHPID Name:
Geranium Thunbergii Extract
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Arginine ferulate
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seedcake
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Melilotus Officinalis Extract
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Helichrysum Italicum Flower Oil
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Greater Galangal Essential Oil
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine 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:
Geranium Oil
New NHPID Name:
Geranium Essential Oil
Old NHPID Name:
Orris Root Oil
New NHPID Name:
Orris Root Essential Oil
Revised Proper and Common Names
In this update, the following non-homeopathic ingredients had their common or proper names revised.
NHPID Name:
Geranium Essential Oil
New Common Name(s):
Geranium Essential Oil
NHPID Name:
Geranium Essential Oil
New Common Name(s):
Rose Geranium Essential Oil
NHPID Name:
N-Acetyl-L-cysteine
New Proper Name(s):
N-Acetyl-L-cysteine
NHPID Name:
Iris Root Essential Oil
Removed Common Name(s):
Pale flag iris
New Roles
In this update, the roles of the following non-homeopathic ingredients were changed.
NHPID Name:
Soy protein isolate
Old Role:
Medicinal
New Role:
Medicinal & Non-medicinal
Revised Restrictions
In this update, the following non-homeopathic ingredients underwent a modification related to their restrictions.
NHPID Name:
Geranium Essential Oil
New Route(s) of Adminstration added:
Oral
NHPID Name:
Geranium Essential Oil
New Route(s) of Adminstration added:
Topical
NHPID Name:
Yeast Extract
New Medicinal Restriction(s) added :
For the non-medicinal purpose cryoprotectant, both oral and topical use are allowed.
NHPID Name:
Yeast Extract
New Route(s) of Adminstration added:
Topical
NHPID Name:
Yeast Extract
New Route(s) of Adminstration added:
Oral
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:
Tocotrienol concentrate
New Source Material(s) added:
Bixa orellana - Seed
NHPID Name:
Raphanus sativus var. sativus
New Sub-ingredient(s) added:
Potassium
NHPID Name:
Papaver somniferum
Non-NHP Rationale changed:
A non-NHP because listed in Schedule I of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act as follows: Opium Poppy (Papaver somniferum), its preparations, derivatives, alkaloids and salts
NHPID Name:
Oleic acid
New Source Ingredient(s) added:
Olive Oil
NHPID Name:
Wheat protein isolate
New Source Material(s) added:
Triticum aestivum - Seed germ
NHPID Name:
Hemp Protein Concentrate
New Source Material(s) added:
Cannabis sativa - Seed
NHPID Name:
Flaxseed Protein
New Source Material(s) added:
Linum usitatissimum - Seed
NHPID Name:
Defatted wheat germ protein
New Source Material(s) added:
Triticum aestivum - Seed germ
NHPID Name:
Milk protein isolate
New Source Material(s) added:
Bos taurus - Milk
NHPID Name:
Milk protein concentrate
New Source Material(s) added:
Bos taurus - Milk
NHPID Name:
Alfalfa protein concentrate
New Source Material(s) added:
Medicago sativa
NHPID Name:
Sodium caseinate
New Source Material(s) added:
Bos taurus - Milk
NHPID Name:
Hydrolyzed casein
New Source Material(s) added:
Bos taurus - Milk
NHPID Name:
Calcium Sodium Caseinate
New Source Material(s) added:
Bos taurus - Milk
NHPID Name:
Calcium caseinate
New Source Material(s) added:
Bos taurus - Milk
NHPID Name:
Quail egg
New Method(s) of Preparation added:
Dry
NHPID Name:
Magnesium gluconate
New NMI Purpose(s):
Skin-Conditioning Agent
NHPID Name:
Phytosterols
New Source Ingredient(s) added:
Vegetable oil
NHPID Name:
Chenopodium Quinoa seed extract
New Sub-ingredient(s) added:
Protein
NHPID Name:
Quail egg
New NMI Purpose(s):
Powdered
NHPID Name:
Myricetin
New Source Material(s) added:
Morella cerifera - Root bark
NHPID Name:
Melaleuca Quinquenervia Essential Oil
New Sub-ingredient(s) added:
Eucalyptol
NHPID Name:
Vegetable oil
New Group organism(s) added:
Cocos nucifera
NHPID Name:
Geranium Essential Oil
Method(s) of Preparation removed:
Oil, Essential (enfleurage)
NHPID Name:
Geranium Essential Oil
Method(s) of Preparation removed:
Oil, Essential (enfleurage) Standardised
NHPID Name:
Geranium Essential Oil
Method(s) of Preparation removed:
Oil, Essential (expression)
NHPID Name:
Geranium Essential Oil
Method(s) of Preparation removed:
Oil, Essential (expression) Standardised
NHPID Name:
Geranium Essential Oil
Method(s) of Preparation removed:
Oil, Essential (other methods of preparation)
NHPID Name:
Geranium Essential Oil
Method(s) of Preparation removed:
Oil, Essential (other methods of preparation) Standardised
NHPID Name:
Geranium Essential Oil
New NMI Purpose(s):
Fragrance Ingredient
NHPID Name:
Thymus mastichina
New Sub-ingredient(s) added:
Eucalyptol
NHPID Name:
Thymus mastichina
New Sub-ingredient(s) added:
Linalool
NHPID Name:
Sanguis Cervi
New Additional Details added :
Deer blood is sourced from an animal susceptible to Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy (TSE). In order to minimize the risk of TSEs, please ensure the following procedures are in place: Source animals are fit for human consumption; materials can be traced back to source (herd or animal); avoidance of cross contamination with high-infectivity tissues during sourcing; and manufacturing procedures that are known to reduce infectivity (if any) are implemented (e.g. procedures that are in accordance with Chapter 5.2.8 of the European Pharmacopoeia).
NHPID Name:
Rubus reflexus
Modification:
Geographic: PAC removed
NHPID Name:
Iris Root Essential Oil
New Group organism(s) added:
Iris x germanica
NHPID Name:
Iris Root Essential Oil
New NMI Purpose(s):
Flavour Enhancer
NHPID Name:
Sodium gluconate
New NMI Purpose(s):
Chelating Agent
NHPID Name:
Sodium gluconate
New NMI Purpose(s):
Skin-Conditioning Agent
NHPID Name:
Yeast Extract
New NMI Purpose(s):
Skin-Conditioning Agent
NHPID Name:
Yeast Extract
New NMI Purpose(s):
Skin Protectant
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.
No Changes.
Homeopathic Ingredient Modifications
In this update, the following homeopathic ingredients were added or modified.
No Changes.
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