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 07, 2017.
- Announcements
- New Ingredients
- Removed Ingredients
- Revised NHPID Names
- Revised Proper and Common Names
- New Roles
- Revised Restrictions
- Other Ingredient Modifications
- Monograph Modifications
- AbLS Modifications
- Controlled Vocabulary Modifications
- Homeopathic Ingredient Modifications
- Previous What's New
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:
Caesalpinia spinosa fruit extract
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Kappaphycus Alvarezii extract
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Hydrolyzed Pea Protein
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Stearoxy Dimethicone
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Bis-PEG-12 Dimethicone Beeswax
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Modified Palm Oil and Modified Palm Kernel Oil
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Rhododendron groenlandicum
Role:
Medicinal
NHPID Name:
Dibutyl lauroyl glutamide
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Brassica Alba sprout extract
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
SD Alcohol 3-C
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Brucine sulfate
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Methyl Ionones
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Disteareth-75 IPDI
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Lentil protein concentrate
Role:
Medicinal
NHPID Name:
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-9
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
D-3-Hydroxybutyrate
Role:
Medicinal
NHPID Name:
D-3-Hydroxybutyrate
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.
No Changes.
New Roles
In this update, the roles of the following non-homeopathic ingredients were changed.
NHPID Name:
Rosa Canina Fruit Extract
Old Role:
Non-medicinal
New Role:
Non-medicinal
Revised Restrictions
In this update, the following non-homeopathic ingredients underwent a modification related to their restrictions.
NHPID Name:
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
New Non-medicinal Restriction(s) added:
For topical use only, when formulated to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing. Pour usage topique seulement, lorsque formulé comme étant non irritant et non sensibilisant.
NHPID Name:
Rosa Canina Leaf Extract
New Non-medicinal Restriction(s) added:
For topical use only, when formulated to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing.
NHPID Name:
Rosa Canina Seed Extract
New Non-medicinal Restriction(s) added:
For topical use only, when formulated to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing.
NHPID Name:
Menthoxypropanediol
Non-medicinal Restriction(s) removed:
Oral
NHPID Name:
Menthoxypropanediol
Non-medicinal Restriction(s) removed:
Flavouring agent 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:
Rosa Canina Flower Extract
Removed NMI purpose(s):
Non-medicinal, Flavour Enhancer
NHPID Name:
Clove essential oil
New Group organism(s) added:
Syzygium aromaticum
NHPID Name:
Tocophersolan
Modification:
Removal of MI role to Tocophersolan
NHPID Name:
Tocophersolan
New Source Ingredient(s) added:
Tocophersolan
NHPID Name:
Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Leaf Oil
Additional Details changed:
Maximum concentration permitted: 0.6% (IFRA2009; Tisserand and Young 2014)
NHPID Name:
Aluminium magnesium silicate
New NMI Purpose(s):
Bulking Agent
NHPID Name:
Menthoxypropanediol
New NMI Purpose(s):
Fragrance Ingredient
NHPID Name:
Menthoxypropanediol
New NMI Purpose(s):
Masking Agent
NHPID Name:
Pungent compounds
New Sub-ingredient(s) added:
Rhizome
NHPID Name:
Oryza sativa (Rice) Hull Powder
New NMI Purpose(s):
Glidant
NHPID Name:
Anastatica Hierochuntica
New Taxonomical Synonym(s) added:
Jericho-rose GRIN; Rose-of-Jericho GRIN
NHPID Name:
Anastatica Hierochuntica Extract
New NMI Purpose(s):
Cosmetic Astringent
NHPID Name:
Anastatica Hierochuntica Extract
New NMI Purpose(s):
Skin-Conditioning Agent
NHPID Name:
Talc
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. For products in powder form intended for infants and children, the following risk statements are required: "Keep out of reach of children" and "Keep powder away from child's face to avoid inhalation which can cause breathing problems". Reference: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/cps-spc/cosmet-person/hot-list-critique/hotlist-liste-eng.php
NHPID Name:
Triclosan
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. For dental and buccal products, the following risk statements are required: "Avoid swallowing" and "The product is not to be used by children under the age of 12". Reference: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/cps-spc/cosmet-person/hot-list-critique/hotlist-liste-eng.php
NHPID Name:
Urea
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. The maximum permitted concentration for this ingredient is 10%. Reference: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/cps-spc/cosmet-person/hot-list-critique/hotlist-liste-eng.php
NHPID Name:
Methylisothiazolinone
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:
Methylisothiazolinone
Modification:
General detail
NHPID Name:
Methylchloroisothiazolinone
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:
Methylchloroisothiazolinone
Modification:
General detail
NHPID Name:
Naphthalene
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 cannot be used in topical natural health products without the submission of additional evidence for safety. Reference: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/cps-spc/cosmet-person/hot-list-critique/hotlist-liste-eng.php
NHPID Name:
Calcium peroxide
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 Restrictions include data on the pH of the product, maximum permitted concentration, and cautionary risk statements.
NHPID Name:
Magnesium peroxide
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 Restrictions include data on the pH of the product, maximum permitted concentration, and cautionary risk statements.
NHPID Name:
Sodium perborate
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 Restrictions include data on the pH of the product, maximum permitted concentration, and cautionary risk statements.
NHPID Name:
Carbamide peroxide
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 Restrictions include data on the pH of the product, maximum permitted concentration, and cautionary risk statements.
NHPID Name:
Hydrogen peroxide
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 Restrictions include data on the pH of the product, maximum permitted concentration, and cautionary risk statements.
NHPID Name:
Resorcinol
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 cannot be used as a non-medicinal ingredient in topical natural health products without the submission of additional evidence for safety. Reference: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/cps-spc/cosmet-person/hot-list-critique/hotlist-liste-eng.php
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.
NHPID Name:
Clove essential oil
Modification:
Clove essential oil has been removed as a chemical substance
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