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 13, 2016.
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:
Garcinia Indica Seed Butter
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Crocin
Role:
No role
NHPID Name:
Caprooyl Sphingosine
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Caprooyl Phytosphingosine
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Ceramide EOS
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Extract
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Hymenolepis diminuta
Role:
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.
No Changes.
Revised Proper and Common Names
In this update, the following non-homeopathic ingredients had their common or proper names revised.
NHPID Name:
Phenacetin
Removed Common Name(s):
p-acetophenetide
NHPID Name:
Phenacetin
New Common Name(s):
Phenacetin
NHPID Name:
EHP_Phenacetinum and HPUS_Phenacetinum
Removed Proper Name(s):
Phenacetin
NHPID Name:
EHP_Phenacetinum and HPUS_Phenacetinum
New Proper Name(s):
Acetic acid N (4-ethoxyphenyl-amide)-p-Acetophenetidide
NHPID Name:
EHP_Phenacetinum and HPUS_Phenacetinum
Removed Common Name(s):
Acetic acid N (4-ethoxyphenyl-amide)-p-Acetophenetidide
NHPID Name:
L-Methionine
New Proper Name(s):
(S)-2-Amino-4-(methylthio)butanoic acid
NHPID Name:
Saccharin sodium dihydrate
New Common Name(s):
Saccharin sodium; Sodium saccharin
New Roles
In this update, the roles of the following non-homeopathic ingredients were changed.
NHPID Name:
Nitrate
Old Role:
Non-medicinal
New Role:
Medicinal
Revised Restrictions
In this update, the following non-homeopathic ingredients underwent a modification related to their restrictions.
NHPID Name:
Dioctyl Adipate
Non-medicinal Restriction(s) changed:
For topical use only. Maximum of 6.0% in topical leave-on products, except in products intended for local application only (e.g. less than 10% of body surface area).
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:
Spinacia oleracea
New Sub-ingredient(s) added:
Protein
NHPID Name:
Citrate
New Source Material(s) added:
Sodium citrate and Potassium citrate
NHPID Name:
Crocus sativus
New Sub-ingredient(s) added:
Crocin
NHPID Name:
Geraniol
New Toxicity restriction added:
Maximum concentration permitted 5.3%. For topical use on intact skin only.
NHPID Name:
Melia Azadirachta Seed Oil
New Toxicity restriction added:
For topical use on intact skin only. Maximum concentration permitted 1%.
NHPID Name:
Formaldehyde
Additional Details changed:
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 must be used in accordance with the restrictions set out on the Hotlist when included in topical natural health products, unless additional evidence for safety is submitted. Reference: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/cps-spc/cosmet-person/hot-list-critique/hotlist-liste-eng.php
NHPID Name:
Formaldehyde
New Toxicity restriction added:
Not permitted in aerosol products. Up to 0.01% in non-aerosol products that release formaldehyde vapors when used according to directions. Up to 0.1% in oral and buccal products. Up to 0.2% as a preservative in topical products, except for products used on nails only. Up to 5.0% in topical nail product.
NHPID Name:
Dioctyl Adipate
Additional Details changed:
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 must be used in accordance with the restrictions set out on the Hotlist when included in topical natural health products, unless additional evidence for safety is submitted. Reference: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/cps-spc/cosmet-person/hot-list-critique/hotlist-liste-eng.php
NHPID Name:
Butane
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 must be used in accordance with the restrictions set out on the Hotlist when included in topical natural health products, unless additional evidence for safety is submitted. Reference: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/cps-spc/cosmet-person/hot-list-critique/hotlist-liste-eng.php
NHPID Name:
Dioscorea oppositifolia
New Taxonomical Synonym(s) added:
Dioscorea opposita Thunb (not the same name as Dioscorea opposita auct.)
NHPID Name:
Dioscorea oppositifolia
Taxonomical Synonym(s) removed:
Dioscorea opposita
NHPID Name:
Saccharomyces cerevisiae
New Sub-ingredient(s) added:
beta-1,3/1,6-Glucan
NHPID Name:
Symphytum Officinale Root Extract
New Toxicity restriction added:
Testing must be performed to ensure that the amount of pyrrolizidine alkaloids does not exceed 0.35 micrograms per day. For topical use on intact skin only. For short-term use, in adults only.
NHPID Name:
Madagascan Ho leaf essential oil (Cineol CT)
Medicinal Rationale changed:
Classified as an NHP under Schedule 1 item 2 (an extract) of the Natural Health Products Regulations. The volatile oil of the plant Cinnamomum camphorum (cineole chemotype) is sometimes called Ravintsara Essential Oil. This name is not to be confused with the volatile oil of a different species, Cryptocarya agathophylla, or Aromatic Ravensare, which is sometimes called Ravensara Essential Oil.
NHPID Name:
Ravensara Aromatica Leaf Oil
Additional Details changed:
The volatile oil of the plant Cryptocarya agathophylla, or Aromatic Ravensare, is sometimes called Ravensara Essential Oil. This name is not to be confused with the volatile oil of a different species, Cinnamomum camphorum (cineole chemotype), which is sometimes called Ravintsara Essential Oil.
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:
Test method "AOAC 2002.05-2002, Quantity of Cholecalciferol (vitamin D3) in selected products" added
Homeopathic Ingredient Modifications
In this update, the following homeopathic ingredients were added or modified.
No Changes.
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