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 02, 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:
Allium porrum (Leek) Powder
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera (Brussels sprouts) Powder
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Lithium orotate
Role:
Non-NHP
NHPID Name:
Herba Duchesneae Indicae
Role:
Medicinal
NHPID Name:
Adipic acid/Fumaric acid/Phthalic acid/Tricyclodecane dimethanol copolymer
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Cola nitida Seed Extract
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Symphytum ×uplandicum
Role:
Medicinal
NHPID Name:
Herba Melastomae
Role:
Medicinal
NHPID Name:
Radix seu Folium Callicarpae Macrophyllae
Role:
Medicinal
NHPID Name:
Herba Solani Lyrati
Role:
Medicinal
NHPID Name:
Herba Sagittatae Trifoliae
Role:
Medicinal
NHPID Name:
Camellia sinensis/ Litchi chinensis extract
Role:
Medicinal
NHPID Name:
Platycladus orientalis extract
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Isoamyl cocoate
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Polyquaternium-42
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Calculus Macacae Mulattae
Role:
Medicinal
NHPID Name:
Phytosteryl Sunflowerseedate
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Dilinoleic acid/Propanediol Copolymer
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Hydrogenated vegetable glycerides
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Octyldodecyl Dilinoleic acid/Propanediol Copolymer
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Callus Culture 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:
Testudinis carapax et plastrum colla
New NHPID Name:
Colla Testudinis Carapace et Plastrum
Old NHPID Name:
Plastrum Testudinis
New NHPID Name:
Carapace et Plastrum Testudinis
Old NHPID Name:
Total Bacosides
New NHPID Name:
Bacosides A and B
Revised Proper and Common Names
In this update, the following non-homeopathic ingredients had their common or proper names revised.
NHPID Name:
Colla Testudinis Carapace et Plastrum
New Common Name(s):
Colla Testudinis Carapace et Plastrum
NHPID Name:
Colla Testudinis Carapace et Plastrum
New Common Name(s):
Tortoise Shell Glue
NHPID Name:
Carapace et Plastrum Testudinis
New Common Name(s):
Tortoise Shell Glue
NHPID Name:
Carapace et Plastrum Testudinis
New Common Name(s):
Carapace et Plastrum Testudinis
NHPID Name:
Hydrogenated lecithin
New Common Name(s):
Hydrogenated phosphatidylcholine
NHPID Name:
Hydrogenated lecithin
New Proper Name(s):
Hydrogenated phosphatidylcholine
NHPID Name:
Silicic acid, lithium magnesium sodium salt
New Common Name(s):
Lithium Magnesium Sodium Silicate
New Roles
In this update, the roles of the following non-homeopathic ingredients were changed.
NHPID Name:
Retinal
Old Role:
Non-medicinal
New Role:
Medicinal & Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
5-Methyltetrahydrofolate
Old Role:
Medicinal and Non-NHP
New Role:
Medicinal
NHPID Name:
Xanthan Gum
Old Role:
Non-medicinal
New Role:
Medicinal & Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Lavandula angustifolia (Lavender) oil
Old Role:
No role
New Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Glycol salicylate
Old Role:
Non-NHP
New Role:
Non-medicinal & Non-NHP
NHPID Name:
Guar Gum
Old Role:
Non-medicinal
New Role:
Medicinal & Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Apoaequorin
Old Role:
Medicinal
New Role:
Medicinal & Non-NHP
Revised Restrictions
In this update, the following non-homeopathic ingredients underwent a modification related to their restrictions.
NHPID Name:
Piper methysticum
Non-medicinal Restriction(s) changed:
Piper methysticum has been identified as an ingredient with potential health risks, consistent with its presence without conditions on the List of Prohibited and Restricted Cosmetic Ingredients (the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist). Therefore, unauthorized products for sale in Canada which contain this ingredient are subject to compliance in conjunction with the Risk-Based Approach. NHPD accepts Product Licence Applications (PLAs) for products containing Piper methysticum provided that sufficient evidence for the safety, efficacy, and quality of the product is provided. The amount of kavalactones in Piper methysticum should be indicated on PLA forms, and human clinical data must be provided for safety assessment, unless: 1) the amount of kavalactones does not exceed 125 mg per dosage unit; and 2) the preparation does not contain, for its recommended daily dose, more than 250 mg of kavalactones; and 3) the product contains whole or peeled rhizome or an aqueous extract of the whole or peeled rhizome.
NHPID Name:
Hydrogenated lecithin
New Non-medicinal Restriction(s) added:
Topical use only for the purposes Surfactant, Emulsifying Agent, and Skin-Conditioning Agent, 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:
Piper methysticum
Medicinal Rationale changed:
Classified as an NHP under Schedule 1 item 1 (plant or plant material) of the Natural Health Products Regulations.
NHPID Name:
Sierra clay
New Sub-ingredient(s) added:
Chromium , Cobalt , Iron , Vanadium
NHPID Name:
Pectin
New Source Ingredient(s) added:
Citrus paradisi (Part: Fruit ), Citrus reticulata (Part: Fruit)
NHPID Name:
Vitamin B12
Additional Details changed:
Vitamin B12 with Intrinsic Factor Concentrate is a non-NHP (as a combination) as it is listed in the Prescription Drug List (PDL).
NHPID Name:
Intrinsic factor
New Additional Details added :
Vitamin B12 with Intrinsic Factor Concentrate is a non-NHP (as a combination) as it is listed in the Prescription Drug List (PDL). Intrinsic Factor is sourced from Intrinsic Factor Concentrate; therefore, the combination of Vitamin B12 with Intrinsic Factor is also captured by the PDL and is considered a non-NHP.
NHPID Name:
5-Methyltetrahydrofolate
Sub-ingredient(s) removed:
Folate
NHPID Name:
5-Methyltetrahydrofolate
Toxicity Restriction removed:
1.0 Milligrams
NHPID Name:
Monosodium glutamate
New NMI Purpose(s):
Flavour Enhancer
NHPID Name:
Saponins
New Source Material(s) added:
Vaccaria hispanica subsp. hispanica ( Parts: Seed )
NHPID Name:
Hydrogenated lecithin
New NMI Purpose(s):
Surfactant
NHPID Name:
Lycopene
New Source Material(s) added:
Elaeis guineensis ( Parts: Fruit )
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 organism parts - Plastron and Udder
Homeopathic Ingredient Modifications
In this update, the following homeopathic ingredients were added or modified.
No Changes.
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