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 31, 2018.

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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


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New Ingredients

In this update, the following non-homeopathic ingredients were added.

NHPID Name:
Quercus Robur Wood extract

Role:
Non-medicinal

NHPID Name:
Disodium Cocamido MIPA-Sulfosuccinate

Role:
Non-medicinal

NHPID Name:
Dimethiconol/Propylsilsesquioxane/Silicate Crosspolymer

Role:
Non-medicinal

NHPID Name:
Malpighia Emarginata (Acerola) seed extract

Role:
Non-medicinal

NHPID Name:
Disodium Oleamido MEA-Sulfosuccinate

Role:
Non-medicinal

NHPID Name:
Anigozanthos Flavidus Extract

Role:
Non-medicinal

NHPID Name:
Mitracarpus Scaber Extract

Role:
Non-medicinal

NHPID Name:
Escherichia coli

Role:
Medicinal


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Removed Ingredients

In this update, the following non-homeopathic ingredients were removed.

NHPID Name:
Escherichia coli Nissle 1917

Role:
Medicinal


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Revised NHPID Names

In this update, the following non-homeopathic ingredients had their NHPID name revised.

Old NHPID Name:
Beeswax, Yellow

New NHPID Name:
Beeswax, Yellow

Old NHPID Name:
Beeswax-White

New NHPID Name:
Beeswax, White


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Revised Proper and Common Names

In this update, the following non-homeopathic ingredients had their common or proper names revised.

NHPID Name:
Beeswax, Yellow

New Common Name(s):
Beeswax, yellow ; Yellow beeswax

NHPID Name:
Beeswax-White

New Common Name(s):
Beeswax, white ; White beeswax ; Cera flava ; White wax

NHPID Name:
Ginger Essential Oil

New Common Name(s):
Zingiber officinale (Ginger) root oil


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New Roles

In this update, the roles of the following non-homeopathic ingredients were changed.

No Changes.


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Revised Restrictions

In this update, the following non-homeopathic ingredients underwent a modification related to their restrictions.

NHPID Name:
Beeswax, Yellow

New Non-medicinal Restriction(s) added:
For topical use only for the purposes fragrance ingredient, skin-conditioning agent, and viscosity increasing agent - nonaqueous.

NHPID Name:
Synthetic beeswax

New Route(s) of Adminstration added:
For topical use only, up to 18%.

NHPID Name:
Mica

Non-medicinal Restriction(s) removed:
Dusting Powder

NHPID Name:
Mica-based pearlescent pigments

New Route(s) of Adminstration added:
Route Of Administration: Oral Detail: Up to 3% by weight of the finished product. The maximum amount of iron oxide to be used in producing mica-based pearlescent pigments is not to exceed 55% by weight in the pigment.

NHPID Name:
Almond Oil

New Non-medicinal Restriction(s) added:
Oral

NHPID Name:
Almond Oil

Non-medicinal Restriction(s) changed:
For topical use only for the purposes of fragrance ingredient, skin-conditioning agent, and skin-conditioning agent - occlusive. Not permitted in medicated skin care products.

NHPID Name:
Almond Oil, bitter, FFPA

New Route(s) of Adminstration added:
Route Of Administration: Oral Detail: Free from prussic acid.

NHPID Name:
Almond Oil, bitter, FFPA

Route(s) of Adminstration removed:
Flavour Enhancer

NHPID Name:
Ginger Essential Oil

New Non-medicinal Restriction(s) added:
Oral

NHPID Name:
Ginger Essential Oil

Non-medicinal Restriction(s) removed:
Flavouring agent only. When a product contains Ginger as a medicinal ingredient, and has a claim related to Ginger, Ginger essential oil cannot be used as a non-medicinal ingredient in that product.

NHPID Name:
Ginger Essential Oil

Non-medicinal Restriction(s) changed:
For topical use only for the purposes of fragrance ingredient, masking agent, and skin-conditioning agent.

NHPID Name:
Oleoresin Ginger

New Non-medicinal Restriction(s) added:
Oral

NHPID Name:
Oleoresin Ginger

New Non-medicinal Restriction(s) added:
Route Of Administration: Topical Detail: For topical use only for the purposes of fragrance ingredient and skin-conditioning agent. The purpose of flavour enhancer is also allowed for topical products which may result in incidental ingestion, such as lipsticks.

NHPID Name:
Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Powder

New Non-medicinal Restriction(s) added:
Oral

NHPID Name:
Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Powder

New Non-medicinal Restriction(s) added:
Route Of Administration: Topical Detail: The purpose of flavour enhancer is also allowed for topical products which may result in incidental ingestion, such as lipsticks.

NHPID Name:
Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract

New Non-medicinal Restriction(s) added:
Oral

NHPID Name:
Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract

New Non-medicinal Restriction(s) added:
Route Of Administration: Topical Detail: For topical use only for the purposes of fragrance ingredient and skin-conditioning agent. The purpose of flavour enhancer is also allowed for topical products which may result in incidental ingestion, such as lipsticks.


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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:
Beeswax, Yellow

Additional Details removed:
Quantity for this non-medicinal ingredient must be stated on the product licence application for oral route of administration.

NHPID Name:
Mica

Additional Details changed:
Allowed Purposes: Colour Additive Detail: For external and dental use only.

NHPID Name:
Mica

Additional Details changed:
Allowed Purposes: Opacifying Agent Detail: For topical use only.

NHPID Name:
Prunus dulcis

Taxonomical Synonym(s) removed:
Prunus amygdalis

NHPID Name:
Prunus dulcis

New Taxonomical Synonym(s) added:
Prunus dulcis var. amara

NHPID Name:
Almond Oil

Medicinal Rationale changed:
Classified as an NHP under Schedule 1 item 2 (extract) of the Natural Health Products Regulations.

NHPID Name:
Almond Oil

New NMI Purpose(s):
Flavour Enhancer

NHPID Name:
Almond Oil, bitter, FFPA

New Method(s) of Preparation added:
Oil, Essential (water steam distillation)

NHPID Name:
Ginger Essential Oil

Additional Details removed:
Ginger oil is not allowed as a non-medicinal ingredient if the declared product claim is related to the medicinal ingredient purpose for ginger.

NHPID Name:
Ginger Essential Oil

Medicinal Rationale changed:
Classified as an NHP under Schedule 1 item 1 (plant or plant material) of the Natural Health Products Regulations.

NHPID Name:
Oleoresin Ginger

Additional Details removed:
Oleoresin Ginger is not allowed as a non-medicinal ingredient if the declared product claim is related to the medicinal ingredient purpose for ginger.

NHPID Name:
Oleoresin Ginger

New NMI Purpose(s):
Flavour Enhancer

NHPID Name:
Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract

Method(s) of Preparation removed:
Extract dry standardised , Extract liquid standardised

NHPID Name:
Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract

New NMI Purpose(s):
Flavour Enhancer

NHPID Name:
Taraxacum officinale

New Sub-ingredient(s) added:
Bioflavonoids

NHPID Name:
Hydrocortisone acetate

Non-NHP Rationale changed:
A non-NHP because listed in the Prescription Drug List as follows: Adrenocortical hormones and their salts or derivatives, except hydrocortisone or hydrocortisone acetate, when sold as a single medicinal ingredient in a concentration that provides 1% hydrocortisone in preparations for topical use on the skin; or,hydrocortisone or hydrocortisone acetate, when sold in combination with any other nonprescription medicinal ingredient that provides 1.0% or less hydrocortisone in preparations for topical use on the skin

NHPID Name:
Hydrocortisone

Non-NHP Rationale changed:
A non-NHP because listed in the Prescription Drug List as follows: Adrenocortical hormones and their salts or derivatives, except hydrocortisone or hydrocortisone acetate, when sold as a single medicinal ingredient in a concentration that provides 1% hydrocortisone in preparations for topical use on the skin; or,hydrocortisone or hydrocortisone acetate, when sold in combination with any other nonprescription medicinal ingredient that provides 1.0% or less hydrocortisone in preparations for topical use on the skin

NHPID Name:
Hydroxyanthracene derivatives as barbaloin/aloin

New Source Ingredient(s) added:
Aloe ferox

Modification:
Aloe Vera- Oral



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Monograph Modifications

In this update, the following single ingredient or product monographs were added or modified.

Modification:
Aloe - Topical

Modification:
Angelica

Modification:
Calcium Potassium

Modification:
Coenzyme Q10

Modification:
Conjugated Linoleic Acid

Modification:
Creatine Monohydrate

Modification:
Ephedrine, L-

Modification:
Figwort

Modification:
Garlic

Modification:
Gingko Biloba

Modification:
Glutamine, L-

Modification:
Hydrolized Collagen

Modification:
Hyssop

Modification:
Malabar Tamarind

Modification:
Marshmallow - Leaf

Modification:
Marshmallow - Root

Modification:
Melatonin- Sublingual

Modification:
Propolis - Topical

Modification:
Propolis- Buccal

Modification:
Propolis- Oral

Modification:
Royal Jelly

Modification:
Rutin

Modification:
Spirulina

Modification:
Turmeric- Oral

Modification:
Turmeric- Topical

Modification:
Added new Test Method (AOAC 2003.01) to Controlled Vocabulary


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AbLS Modifications

In this update, the following abbreviated labelling standards were added or modified.

No Changes.


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Controlled Vocabulary Modifications

In this update, the following controlled vocabulary (dosage forms, methods of preparation, quality test methods, etc) were added or modified.

Modification:
Added Film-forming gel as a Dosage form



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Homeopathic Ingredient Modifications

In this update, the following homeopathic ingredients were added or modified.

No Changes.

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