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 25, 2019.

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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:
Eriophorum Spissum Flower/Stem Extract

Role:
Non-medicinal

NHPID Name:
Sodium ethylhexyl sulfate

Role:
Non-medicinal


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Removed Ingredients

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

No Changes.


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Revised NHPID Names

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

No Changes.


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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:
Hydroxypinacolone retinoate

Removed Proper Name(s):
Hydroxypinacolone retinoate

NHPID Name:
Hydroxypinacolone retinoate

New Proper Name(s):
Retinoic acid, 3,3-dimethyl-2-oxobutyl ester


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New Roles

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

NHPID Name:
L-Arginine taurinate

Old Role:
Medicinal

New Role:
No role

NHPID Name:
Hydroxypinacolone retinoate

Old Role:
Non-medicinal

New Role:
No role


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Revised Restrictions

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

NHPID Name:
Isopropyl myristate

Non-medicinal Restriction(s) changed:
For topical use only, up to 82%, when formulated to be non-irritating. Not permitted in pediculicide-type products.

NHPID Name:
Benzyl acetate

New Route(s) of Adminstration added:
Topical

NHPID Name:
Benzyl acetate

New Restriction Reference added:
ICID

NHPID Name:
Benzyl acetate

New Non-medicinal Restriction(s) added:
Fragrance Ingredient

NHPID Name:
Benzyl acetate

Non-medicinal Restriction(s) removed:
Flavouring agent only.

NHPID Name:
Methyl anthranilate

New Route(s) of Adminstration added:
Topical

NHPID Name:
Methyl anthranilate

New Restriction Reference added:
ICID

NHPID Name:
Methyl anthranilate

New Non-medicinal Restriction(s) added:
Fragrance Ingredient

NHPID Name:
Methyl anthranilate

Non-medicinal Restriction(s) removed:
lavouring agent only

NHPID Name:
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract

New Route(s) of Adminstration added:
Topical

NHPID Name:
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract

New Non-medicinal Restriction(s) added:
For topical use, flavour enhancer should be only used in topical products which may result in incidental ingestion, such as lipsticks and other lip products.

NHPID Name:
Yogurt Powder

New Route(s) of Adminstration added:
Topical

NHPID Name:
Yogurt Powder

New Non-medicinal Restriction(s) added:
For topical use, flavour enhancer should be only used in topical products which may result in incidental ingestion, such as lipsticks and other lip products.

NHPID Name:
gamma-Nonalactone

New Route(s) of Adminstration added:
Topical

NHPID Name:
Benzyl acetate

New Non-medicinal Restriction(s) added:
Topical use only for the purposes Fragrance Ingredient, as in the International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary.


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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:
Nuzhenide

New Name Reference added:
J_ETHNOPHARMACOL_126(226)

NHPID Name:
Fraxinus excelsior

New Name Reference added:
J_ETHNOPHARMACOL_126(226)

NHPID Name:
Isopropyl myristate

Removed NMI purpose(s):
Humectant; Thickening Agent

NHPID Name:
Hydroxypinacolone retinoate

Non-NHP Rationale changed:
A non-NHP because not a naturally occurring substance included in Schedule 1 of the Natural Health Products Regulations. Hydroxypinacolone retinoate is a derivative of retinoic acid, falling under the entry for "Tretinoin or its salts or derivatives" of the Prescription Drug List.

NHPID Name:
Guar gum

New NMI Purpose(s):
Delivery System

NHPID Name:
Calcium

New Source Ingredient(s) added:
Calcium Magnesium Citrate

NHPID Name:
Magnesium

New Source Ingredient(s) added:
Calcium Magnesium Citrate

NHPID Name:
Decyl D-glucoside

New CAS Registry Number(s) added:
58846-77-8

NHPID Name:
Inulin

New NMI Purpose(s):
Cryoprotectant

NHPID Name:
Benzyl acetate

New NMI Purpose(s):
Fragrance Ingredient

NHPID Name:
Methyl anthranilate

New NMI Purpose(s):
Fragrance Ingredient

NHPID Name:
PPG-2 methyl ether

CAS Registry Number(s) removed:
13429-07-7

NHPID Name:
PPG-2 methyl ether

New CAS Registry Number(s) added:
34590-94-8

NHPID Name:
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract

New NMI Purpose(s):
Flavour Enhancer

NHPID Name:
Yogurt Powder

New NMI Purpose(s):
Flavour Enhancer

NHPID Name:
Yogurt Powder

New NMI Purpose(s):
Hair-Conditioning Agent

NHPID Name:
Yogurt Powder

New NMI Purpose(s):
Skin-Conditioning Agent

NHPID Name:
gamma-Nonalactone

New NMI Purpose(s):
Fragrance Ingredient

NHPID Name:
gamma-Nonalactone

New NMI Purpose(s):
Skin Protectant, Skin-Conditioning Agent


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Monograph Modifications

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

Modification:
Ashwagandha

Modification:
Astragalus

Modification:
Joint Health Products, Multiple Ingredient

Modification:
Marigold Extract and Isolates (Lutein and Zeaxanthin)

Modification:
Reishi - Ganoderma lucidium

Modification:
Rhodiola - Rhodiola rosea

Modification:
Tribulus - Tribulus terrestris

Modification:
Triphala

Modification:
Valerian


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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.

No Changes.


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Homeopathic Ingredient Modifications

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

No Changes.

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