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 05, 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:
Polystyrene/Hydrogenated Polyisopentene Copolymer
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Pomegranate protein
Role:
Medicinal
NHPID Name:
Garlic Flavour
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Strawberry Banana Flavour
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Stearyl Caprylate
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Stearyl Caprylate
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Monarda Didyma Leaf
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Garlic Flavour
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.
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.
No Changes.
Revised Restrictions
In this update, the following non-homeopathic ingredients underwent a modification related to their restrictions.
NHPID Name:
Montan wax
New Route(s) of Adminstration added:
Topical
NHPID Name:
Montan wax
New Restriction Reference added:
CIR
NHPID Name:
D-Mannose
New Route(s) of Adminstration added:
Topical
NHPID Name:
D-Mannose
New Restriction Reference added:
KIBBEO
NHPID Name:
Bilberry Fruit Juice Concentrate
New Route(s) of Adminstration added:
Oral
NHPID Name:
Bilberry Fruit Juice Concentrate
New Route(s) of Adminstration added:
Topical
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:
Schizonepetae Spica
New Method(s) of Preparation added:
Decoction
NHPID Name:
Schizonepetae Spica
New Method(s) of Preparation added:
Decoction concentrate
NHPID Name:
D-Mannose
New NMI Purpose(s):
Humectant
NHPID Name:
D-Mannose
New NMI Purpose(s):
Skin-Conditioning Agent - Humectant
NHPID Name:
Apple Juice Concentrate
New NMI Purpose(s):
Colour Additive
NHPID Name:
D&C Red No. 27 Aluminum Lake
Toxicity Restriction changed:
Provisional tolerable weekly intake (PTWI) of 2 mg/kg body weight as aluminium from all sources. (WHO_JECFA_ALUMINIUM_2011)
NHPID Name:
D&C Yellow No. 10 Aluminum Lake
Toxicity Restriction changed:
Provisional tolerable weekly intake (PTWI) of 2 mg/kg body weight as aluminium from all sources. (WHO_JECFA_ALUMINIUM_2011)
NHPID Name:
FD&C Blue No. 1 Aluminum Lake
Toxicity Restriction changed:
Provisional tolerable weekly intake (PTWI) of 2 mg/kg body weight as aluminium from all sources. (WHO_JECFA_ALUMINIUM_2011)
NHPID Name:
FD&C Blue No. 2 Aluminum Lake
Toxicity Restriction changed:
Provisional tolerable weekly intake (PTWI) of 2 mg/kg body weight as aluminium from all sources. (WHO_JECFA_ALUMINIUM_2011)
NHPID Name:
FD&C Red No. 3 Aluminum Lake
Toxicity Restriction changed:
Provisional tolerable weekly intake (PTWI) of 2 mg/kg body weight as aluminium from all sources. (WHO_JECFA_ALUMINIUM_2011)
NHPID Name:
FD&C Red No. 40 Aluminum Lake
Toxicity Restriction changed:
Provisional tolerable weekly intake (PTWI) of 2 mg/kg body weight as aluminium from all sources. (WHO_JECFA_ALUMINIUM_2011)
NHPID Name:
FD&C Yellow No. 5 Aluminum Lake
Toxicity Restriction changed:
Provisional tolerable weekly intake (PTWI) of 2 mg/kg body weight as aluminium from all sources. (WHO_JECFA_ALUMINIUM_2011)
NHPID Name:
FD&C Yellow No. 6 Aluminum Lake
Toxicity Restriction changed:
Provisional tolerable weekly intake (PTWI) of 2 mg/kg body weight as aluminium from all sources. (WHO_JECFA_ALUMINIUM_2011)
NHPID Name:
Citric acid
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 containing 3 - 10% total alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) and a pH equal to or greater than 3.5, risk statements are required. For products containing over 10% total AHAs and/or a pH between 3.0 and 3.5, evidence of safety must be provided to Health Canada. Reference: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/consumer-product-safety/... AND http://webprod.hc-sc.gc.ca/nhpid-bdipsn/atReq?atid=skin_peau&lang=eng
NHPID Name:
Citric acid monohydrate
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 containing 3 - 10% total alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) and a pH equal to or greater than 3.5, risk statements are required. For products containing over 10% total AHAs and/or a pH between 3.0 and 3.5, evidence of safety must be provided to Health Canada. Reference: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/consumer-product-safety/... AND http://webprod.hc-sc.gc.ca/nhpid-bdipsn/atReq?atid=skin_peau&lang=eng
NHPID Name:
Glycolic Acid
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 containing 3 - 10% total alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) and a pH equal to or greater than 3.5, risk statements are required. For products containing over 10% total AHAs and/or a pH between 3.0 and 3.5, evidence of safety must be provided to Health Canada. Reference: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/consumer-product-safety/... AND http://webprod.hc-sc.gc.ca/nhpid-bdipsn/atReq?atid=skin_peau&lang=eng
NHPID Name:
D-Lactic acid
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 containing 3 - 10% total alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) and a pH equal to or greater than 3.5, risk statements are required. For products containing over 10% total AHAs and/or a pH between 3.0 and 3.5, evidence of safety must be provided to Health Canada. Reference: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/consumer-product-safety/... AND http://webprod.hc-sc.gc.ca/nhpid-bdipsn/atReq?atid=skin_peau&lang=eng
NHPID Name:
DL-Lactic acid
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 containing 3 - 10% total alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) and a pH equal to or greater than 3.5, risk statements are required. For products containing over 10% total AHAs and/or a pH between 3.0 and 3.5, evidence of safety must be provided to Health Canada. Reference: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/consumer-product-safety/... AND http://webprod.hc-sc.gc.ca/nhpid-bdipsn/atReq?atid=skin_peau&lang=eng
NHPID Name:
L-Lactic acid
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 containing 3 - 10% total alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) and a pH equal to or greater than 3.5, risk statements are required. For products containing over 10% total AHAs and/or a pH between 3.0 and 3.5, evidence of safety must be provided to Health Canada. Reference: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/consumer-product-safety/... AND http://webprod.hc-sc.gc.ca/nhpid-bdipsn/atReq?atid=skin_peau&lang=eng
NHPID Name:
DL-Malic acid
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 containing 3 - 10% total alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) and a pH equal to or greater than 3.5, risk statements are required. For products containing over 10% total AHAs and/or a pH between 3.0 and 3.5, evidence of safety must be provided to Health Canada. Reference: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/consumer-product-safety/... AND http://webprod.hc-sc.gc.ca/nhpid-bdipsn/atReq?atid=skin_peau&lang=eng
NHPID Name:
D-Malic acid
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 containing 3 - 10% total alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) and a pH equal to or greater than 3.5, risk statements are required. For products containing over 10% total AHAs and/or a pH between 3.0 and 3.5, evidence of safety must be provided to Health Canada. Reference: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/consumer-product-safety/... AND http://webprod.hc-sc.gc.ca/nhpid-bdipsn/atReq?atid=skin_peau&lang=eng
NHPID Name:
L-Malic acid
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 containing 3 - 10% total alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) and a pH equal to or greater than 3.5, risk statements are required. For products containing over 10% total AHAs and/or a pH between 3.0 and 3.5, evidence of safety must be provided to Health Canada. Reference: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/consumer-product-safety/... AND http://webprod.hc-sc.gc.ca/nhpid-bdipsn/atReq?atid=skin_peau&lang=eng
NHPID Name:
Dl-Mandelic acid
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 containing 3 - 10% total alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) and a pH equal to or greater than 3.5, risk statements are required. For products containing over 10% total AHAs and/or a pH between 3.0 and 3.5, evidence of safety must be provided to Health Canada. Reference: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/consumer-product-safety/... AND http://webprod.hc-sc.gc.ca/nhpid-bdipsn/atReq?atid=skin_peau&lang=eng
NHPID Name:
DL-Tartaric acid
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 containing 3 - 10% total alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) and a pH equal to or greater than 3.5, risk statements are required. For products containing over 10% total AHAs and/or a pH between 3.0 and 3.5, evidence of safety must be provided to Health Canada. Reference: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/consumer-product-safety/... AND http://webprod.hc-sc.gc.ca/nhpid-bdipsn/atReq?atid=skin_peau&lang=eng
NHPID Name:
D-Tartaric acid
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 containing 3 - 10% total alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) and a pH equal to or greater than 3.5, risk statements are required. For products containing over 10% total AHAs and/or a pH between 3.0 and 3.5, evidence of safety must be provided to Health Canada. Reference: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/consumer-product-safety/... AND http://webprod.hc-sc.gc.ca/nhpid-bdipsn/atReq?atid=skin_peau&lang=eng
NHPID Name:
L-Tartaric acid
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 containing 3 - 10% total alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) and a pH equal to or greater than 3.5, risk statements are required. For products containing over 10% total AHAs and/or a pH between 3.0 and 3.5, evidence of safety must be provided to Health Canada. Reference: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/consumer-product-safety/... AND http://webprod.hc-sc.gc.ca/nhpid-bdipsn/atReq?atid=skin_peau&lang=eng
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.
No Changes.
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