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 April 08, 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:
Sodium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Amaranth Protein
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Mare's Milk Colostrum
Role:
Medicinal
NHPID Name:
Radix et Rhizoma Ginseng Rubra
Role:
Medicinal
NHPID Name:
Trilinolein
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Melia azadirachta seed extract
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Trimethylsiloxyamodimethicone
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
C11-15 Pareth-7
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
PEG-4 rapeseedamide
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
C12-16 Pareth-9
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Krameria Triandra Root Extract
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
C12-20 Acid PEG-8 Ester
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Amorphophallus Konjac Root Extract
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Isodecyl laurate
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Sodium Coceth Sulfate
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Maltooligosyl glucoside
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Prunus cerasus (bitter cherry) shell powder
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Avena strigosa seed extract
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Althaea Officinalis Root Extract
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Brassica campestris (Rapeseed) seed oil
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Olive oil decyl esters
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Irvingia Gabonensis Kernel Butter
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Decyl cocoate
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Sap Extract
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Hydrolysed chicken eggshell membrane
Role:
Medicinal
NHPID Name:
Anatabine
Role:
Medicinal
NHPID Name:
Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Leaf/Stem Extract
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Inland sea water
Role:
Medicinal
NHPID Name:
Balsamorhiza sagittata Root
Role:
Medicinal
NHPID Name:
Balsamorhiza sagittata
Role:
Medicinal
NHPID Name:
Tetradecyl aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric urea trifluoroacetate
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Posidonia oceanica Leaf Extract
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Tripalmitin
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Dimethylmethoxy chromanyl palmitate
Role:
Non-medicinal
Removed Ingredients
In this update, the following non-homeopathic ingredients were removed.
NHPID Name:
Mare Milk
Role:
Medicinal & Non-medicinal
Revised NHPID Names
In this update, the following non-homeopathic ingredients had their NHPID name revised.
Old NHPID Name:
Sambucus canadensis
New NHPID Name:
Sambucus nigra subsp. canadensis
Revised Proper and Common Names
In this update, the following non-homeopathic ingredients had their common or proper names revised.
NHPID Name:
Sambucus nigra subsp. canadensis
Removed Common Name(s):
American elderberry
NHPID Name:
Sambucus nigra subsp. canadensis
Removed Common Name(s):
Elderberry
NHPID Name:
Sambucus nigra subsp. canadensis
Removed Common Name(s):
Mexican elder
NHPID Name:
Sambucus nigra subsp. canadensis
New Common Name(s):
Canadian elder
NHPID Name:
Sambucus nigra subsp. canadensis
New Common Name(s):
American elder
NHPID Name:
Sambucus nigra subsp. canadensis
New Common Name(s):
Sweet Elder
NHPID Name:
Sambucus nigra
Removed Common Name(s):
European elderberry
NHPID Name:
Sambucus nigra
Removed Common Name(s):
Elder
NHPID Name:
HAB_Symphytum officinale
New Common Name(s):
Comfrey
New Roles
In this update, the roles of the following non-homeopathic ingredients were changed.
NHPID Name:
Fruit and Vegetable Blend
Old Role:
No role
New Role:
Medicinal
Revised Restrictions
In this update, the following non-homeopathic ingredients underwent a modification related to their restrictions.
NHPID Name:
Chlorella sorokiniana
New Medicinal Restriction(s) added :
The only acceptable source material for this ingredient is broken cell.
NHPID Name:
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Medicinal Restriction(s) Changed :
Both oral and topical uses are allowed for the non-medicinal purpose Preservative Antioxidant (Ba&#Ö243;n et al. 2007). All other purposes are for topical use only, as seen in the International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary.
NHPID Name:
Garlic Essential Oil
New Non-medicinal Restriction(s) added:
Both oral and topical uses are allowed for the non-medicinal purpose Flavour enhancer (Food Chemicals Codex). All other purposes are for topical use only, as in the International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary.
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:
Sambucus nigra
Modification:
Family name revised to Sambucaceae
NHPID Name:
Sambucus nigra
Taxonomical Synonym(s) removed:
Sambucus nigra f. alba
NHPID Name:
Sambucus nigra
Taxonomical Synonym(s) removed:
Sambucus nigra f. aurea
NHPID Name:
Sambucus nigra
Taxonomical Synonym(s) removed:
Sambucus nigra f. laciniata
NHPID Name:
Sambucus nigra
Taxonomical Synonym(s) removed:
Sambucus nigra f. pendula
NHPID Name:
Sambucus nigra
New Taxonomical Synonym(s) added:
Sambucus nigra subsp. cerulea
NHPID Name:
Sambucus nigra
New Taxonomical Synonym(s) added:
Sambucus nigra subsp. nigra
NHPID Name:
Sambucus nigra
New Taxonomical Synonym(s) added:
Sambucus nigra subsp. palmensis
NHPID Name:
Sambucus nigra
New Taxonomical Synonym(s) added:
Sambucus nigra subsp. peruviana
NHPID Name:
Sambucus williamsii
Modification:
Family name revised to Sambucaceae
NHPID Name:
Inulin
New Source Material(s) added:
Agave tequilana - Stem and base laves
NHPID Name:
Magnesium
New Source Material(s) added:
Magnesium Taurate
NHPID Name:
Alkamides
Modification:
Route of administration: Oral
NHPID Name:
Cichoric acid
Modification:
Route of administration: Oral
NHPID Name:
Polysaccharides
Modification:
Route of administration: Oral
NHPID Name:
Tristearin
New NMI Purpose(s):
Lubricant
NHPID Name:
Laminaria japonica
New Sub-ingredient(s) added:
Fucoidan
NHPID Name:
Calcium carbonate
New NMI Purpose(s):
Abrasive
NHPID Name:
Calcium carbonate
New NMI Purpose(s):
Oral Care Agent
NHPID Name:
Garlic Oil
Modification:
NHPID name changed to:
Garlic Essential Oil
NHPID Name:
Garlic Essential Oil
Method(s) of Preparation removed:
Oil, Essential (enfleurage)
NHPID Name:
Garlic Essential Oil
Method(s) of Preparation removed:
Oil, Essential (enfleurage) Standardised
NHPID Name:
Garlic Essential Oil
Method(s) of Preparation removed:
Oil, Essential (expression)
NHPID Name:
Garlic Essential Oil
Method(s) of Preparation removed:
Oil, Essential (expression) Standardised
NHPID Name:
Garlic Essential Oil
Method(s) of Preparation removed:
Oil, Essential (other methods of preparation)
NHPID Name:
Garlic Essential Oil
Method(s) of Preparation removed:
Oil, Essential (other methods of preparation) Standardised
NHPID Name:
L-Malic acid
New NMI Purpose(s):
PH Adjuster
NHPID Name:
Mixed carotenoids
New Sub-ingredient(s) added:
beta-Carotene
Monograph Modifications
In this update, the following single ingredient or product monographs were added or modified.
Modification:
A new Spirulina monograph was added and is under consultation
Modification:
'Fluoride Containing Anti-caries Products' monograph was revised and renamed to 'Oral Health Products', and is also under consultation.
Modification:
The Reishi monograph was revised and is 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.
Modification:
New organism parts:
- Egg shell membrane
- Stem and base leaves
Homeopathic Ingredient Modifications
In this update, the following homeopathic ingredients were added or modified.
No Changes.
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