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 March 31, 2015.
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:
Total gingerols
Role:
No role
NHPID Name:
Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Cocodimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Wheat protein
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Pistacia lentiscus (Mastic) gum
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Polysilicone-22
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Paederia foetida
Role:
Medicinal
NHPID Name:
Actinidia polygama Fruit Extract
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Aspalathus linearis Extract
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Benzimidazole
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Citrus reticulata (Tangerine) Peel Extract
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Punica Granatum Sterols
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Achyranthes fauriei root extract
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Achyranthes fauriei root extract
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Polysilicone-22
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Pistacia lentiscus (Mastic) gum
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Cocodimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Cocodimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Total gingerols
Role:
No role
NHPID Name:
Cornus sericea subsp. sericea
Role:
Medicinal
NHPID Name:
Charantin
Role:
No role
NHPID Name:
Asiatic acid
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Beheneth-20
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Diphenylsiloxy phenyl trimethicone
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Phytosteryl macadamiate
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Vitexin-2-O-rhamnoside
Role:
No role
NHPID Name:
Molybdenum aspartate
Role:
No role
NHPID Name:
Riboflavin-5'-phosphate
Role:
No role
NHPID Name:
Orange Juice Powder
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Molybdenum-enriched yeast
Role:
No role
NHPID Name:
Sodium Lauroyl Aspartate
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Tri-C12-13 Alkyl citrate
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Ethylene/VA copolymer
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Tamarindus Indica Seed Extract
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Opuntia tuna Stem Extract
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Vaccinium Angustifolium (Blueberry) Fruit Extract
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Extract
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Menthyl PCA
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Chamomilla recutita (Matricaria) Flower Water
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Oxidized corn oil
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Coffea Robusta Seed Extract
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Bran Extract
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Ravensara Aromatica Leaf Oil
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Zingiber zerumbet
Role:
Medicinal
NHPID Name:
Poly(methylvinyl ether/maleic acid)
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Hordeum vulgare Seed Extract
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Achyranthes fauriei root extract
Role:
Non-medicinal
Removed Ingredients
In this update, the following non-homeopathic ingredients were removed.
NHPID Name:
Vitexin-2-rhamnoside
Role:
No role
Revised NHPID Names
In this update, the following non-homeopathic ingredients had their NHPID name revised.
No Changes.
Revised Proper and Common Names
In this update, the following non-homeopathic ingredients had their common or proper names revised.
NHPID Name:
Cottonseed Oil
New Common Name(s):
Gossypium Herbaceum (Cotton) Seed Oil
NHPID Name:
Grapefruit Seed Extract
New Common Name(s):
Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Seed Extract
NHPID Name:
Saccharin sodium dihydrate
New Common Name(s):
Saccharin sodium; Sodium saccharin
NHPID Name:
Semen Phaseoli
New Common Name(s):
Semen Vignae
NHPID Name:
Fumed silica
New Common Name(s):
Silica
New Roles
In this update, the roles of the following non-homeopathic ingredients were changed.
NHPID Name:
Rice bran
Old Role:
Non-medicinal
New Role:
Medicinal & Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Rosmarinic acid
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:
Cottonseed Oil
New Non-medicinal Restriction(s) added:
Topical use only for the non-medicinal purpose Skin-Conditioning Agent, as in the International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary
NHPID Name:
Grapefruit Seed Extract
New Non-medicinal Restriction(s) added:
Both oral and topical uses are allowed for the non-medicinal purpose Preservative antimicrobial. All other purposes are for topical use only, as in the International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary.
NHPID Name:
Radix Puerariae Lobatae
New Medicinal Restriction(s) added :
Raw, dried, and alcoholic extracts of Pueraria montana var. thomsonii and Pueraria montana var. lobata roots contain high amounts of isoflavones, which are considered a health risk in certain hormone-related conditions. Therefore, for the Traditional Chinese Medicine ingredients Radix Puerariae Thomsonii and Radix Puerariae Lobatae, the only acceptable method of preparation is decoction, as isoflavones are less soluble in water. The maximum allowable quantity crude equivalent (QCE) is 10 grams per day.
NHPID Name:
Radix Puerariae Thomsonii
New Medicinal Restriction(s) added :
Raw, dried, and alcoholic extracts of Pueraria montana var. thomsonii and Pueraria montana var. lobata roots contain high amounts of isoflavones, which are considered a health risk in certain hormone-related conditions. Therefore, for the Traditional Chinese Medicine ingredients Radix Puerariae Thomsonii and Radix Puerariae Lobatae, the only acceptable method of preparation is decoction, as isoflavones are less soluble in water. The maximum allowable quantity crude equivalent (QCE) is 10 grams per day.
NHPID Name:
Magnesium hydroxide
New Non-medicinal Restriction(s) added:
Topical use only for the purpose absorbent, as in the International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary.
NHPID Name:
Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Leaf Oil
New Non-medicinal Restriction(s) added:
For topical use only. Permitted at concentrations equal to or less than 0.1% in leave-on products.
NHPID Name:
Betula Alba Bark extract
New Non-medicinal Restriction(s) added:
For topical use only.
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:
Tocopherol concentrate, mixed
New Source Material(s) added:
Helianthus annuus
NHPID Name:
Sodium copper chlorophyllin
Medicinal Rationale changed:
Classified as an NHP under Schedule 1, item 6 (a synthetic duplicate) of the Natural Health Products Regulations
NHPID Name:
Vaccinium macrocarpon
New Sub-ingredient(s) added:
Cranberry protein
NHPID Name:
Zingiber officinale
New Sub-ingredient(s) added:
Total gingerols
NHPID Name:
Cottonseed Oil
New NMI Purpose(s):
Skin-Conditioning Agent
NHPID Name:
Grapefruit Seed Extract
New NMI Purpose(s):
Skin-Conditioning Agent
NHPID Name:
Momordica charantia
New Sub-ingredient(s) added:
Charantin; Saponins
NHPID Name:
Perilla frutescens
New Sub-ingredient(s) added:
alpha-Linolenic acid; Linoleic acid; Oleic acid
NHPID Name:
Alanylglutamine
New Sub-ingredient(s) added:
L-Alanine
NHPID Name:
Folate
Modification:
Structure removed
NHPID Name:
Magnesium hydroxide
New NMI Purpose(s):
Absorbent
NHPID Name:
Myristyl alcohol
New NMI Purpose(s):
Emulsion Stabilizer; Skin-Conditioning Agent - Emollient; Surfactant - Foam Booster; Viscosity Increasing Agent - Aqueous; Viscosity Increasing Agent - Nonaqueous
NHPID Name:
Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Leaf Oil
New Additional Details added :
The presence of this ingredient 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 except in accordance with the restrictions set out on the Hotlist unless additional evidence for safety is submitted. Reference: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/cps-spc/person/cosmet/info-ind-prof/_hot-list-critique/prohibited-eng.php
NHPID Name:
Crataegus laevigata
New Sub-ingredient(s) added:
Vitexin
NHPID Name:
Betula Alba Bark extract
New NMI Purpose(s):
Skin-Conditioning Agent
NHPID Name:
Lithothamnion corallioides
New Sub-ingredient(s) added:
Magnesium; Magnesium carbonate
Monograph Modifications
In this update, the following single ingredient or product monographs were added or modified.
Modification:
Traditional Chinese Medicine Ingredients (TCMI) - Under Consultation
Modification:
Kelp Products
Modification:
Antioxidants
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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