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 January 08, 2021.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The updates to the NHPID listed below apply to the most recent version of the web-based Product Licence Application (web PLA) form. All new product licence application submissions must use the web PLA form.
New Ingredients
In this update, the following non-homeopathic ingredients were added.
NHPID Name:
Acetylcedrene
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
2-t-Butylcyclohexyl Acetate
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
C26-28 Alkyl Dimethicone
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Alaria Marginata
Role:
Medicinal
NHPID Name:
Orthosiphon Stamineus Extract
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
C26-28 Alkyl Dimethicone
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Tamarind Gum
Role:
Non-medicinal
Removed Ingredients
In this update, the following non-homeopathic ingredients were removed.
NHPID Name:
Cetyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride
Role:
Non-medicinal
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:
Cocamide DEA
Removed Proper Name(s):
Cocamide diethanolamine
NHPID Name:
Cocamide DEA
New Proper Name(s):
Amides, coco, N,N-bis(hydroxyethyl)
NHPID Name:
Lauramide DEA
Removed Common Name(s):
N,N-Di(2-hydroxyethyl)lauramide
NHPID Name:
Lauramide DEA
New Common Name(s):
Lauric diethanolamide
New Roles
In this update, the roles of the following non-homeopathic ingredients were changed.
NHPID Name:
Propylparaben
Old Role:
Medicinal
New Role:
No role
NHPID Name:
Benzylparaben
Old Role:
Medicinal
New Role:
No role
NHPID Name:
Benzylparaben
Old Role:
Non-NHP
New Role:
No role
NHPID Name:
Butylparaben
Old Role:
Medicinal
New Role:
No role
NHPID Name:
Butylparaben
Old Role:
Non-NHP
New Role:
No role
Revised Restrictions
In this update, the following non-homeopathic ingredients underwent a modification related to their restrictions.
NHPID Name:
Ethyl acetoacetate
Non-medicinal Restriction(s) changed:
Removed Detail: Flavouring agent only / Aromatisant seulement
• Revised Reference: WHO_JECFA
NHPID Name:
Ethyl acetoacetate
New Non-medicinal Restriction(s) added:
General
Route Of Administration:
Topical
.
Allowed Purposes:
Fragrance Ingredient
.
Detail:
When formulated to be non-irritating.
.
Reference:
MIO
NHPID Name:
Piper methysticum
Medicinal Restriction(s) Changed :
Due to risk of hepatotoxicity with kava products, the amount of kavalactones in Piper methysticum must be declared in the Natural Health Product Licence Application Form, or at a minimum in the cover letter. Human clinical data must be provided for safety assessment, unless: 1) the amount of kavalactones does not exceed 125 mg per single dose; 2) the amount of kavalactones does not exceed 250 mg per day; and 3) the product contains an aqueous extract of the whole or peeled rhizome, with a maximum quantity crude equivalent of 3 g/day.
NHPID Name:
Piper methysticum
Restriction Reference removed:
CIH
NHPID Name:
Piper methysticum
New Restriction Reference added:
WHO_2007_ASSESS_H_K
NHPID Name:
Cocamide DEA
Non-medicinal Restriction(s) changed:
For topical use only, up to 2% in leave-on products and up to 7% in rinse-off products, when formulated to be non-irritating. Cocamide DEA should not be used in products containing N-nitrosating systems, contain less than 50 ppb nitrosamine, a maximum secondary amine content of 0.5%, and kept in nitrite-free containers.
NHPID Name:
Cocamide DEA
Non-medicinal Restriction(s) removed:
CIR
NHPID Name:
Cocamide DEA
New Restriction Reference added:
CosIng
NHPID Name:
Lauramide DEA
Non-medicinal Restriction(s) changed:
For topical use only, up to 9%, when formulated to be non-irritating. Lauramide DEA should not be used in products containing N-nitrosating systems, contain less than 50 ppb nitrosamine, a maximum secondary amine content of 0.5%, and kept in nitrite-free containers.
NHPID Name:
Lauramide DEA
Restriction Reference removed:
CIR
NHPID Name:
Lauramide DEA
New Restriction Reference added:
CosIng
NHPID Name:
Triisopropanolamine
Non-medicinal Restriction(s) changed:
For topical use only, up to 1%. Triisopropanolamine should not be used in products containing N-nitrosating systems, be of 99% purity, contain less than 50 ppb nitrosamine, a maximum secondary amine content of 0.5%, and kept in nitrite-free containers.
NHPID Name:
Triisopropanolamine
Restriction Reference removed:
CIR
NHPID Name:
Triisopropanolamine
New Restriction Reference added:
CosIng
NHPID Name:
Benzylparaben
Non-medicinal Restriction(s) removed:
General
• Route of Administration: Topical
• Reference: ICID
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:
Ethyl acetoacetate
New NMI Purpose(s):
Fragrance Ingredient
NHPID Name:
Soy isoflavone extract
Modification:
Revised Category: Approved Herbal Substance Name
NHPID Name:
Soy isoflavone extract
Sub-ingredient(s) removed:
Combined genistin and genistein; Genistein; Genistin; Isoflavones
NHPID Name:
Glycine max
New Sub-ingredient(s) added:
Combined genistin and genistein
NHPID Name:
Soy isoflavone extract
New Method(s) of Preparation added:
Extract dry standardised
NHPID Name:
Soy isoflavone extract
Modification:
Existing Chemical to Defined Organism Substance
NHPID Name:
Soy protein isolate
Modification:
Revised Category: Approved Herbal Substance Name
NHPID Name:
Soy protein isolate
Modification:
Revised Schedule 1: Extract
NHPID Name:
Soy protein isolate
Sub-ingredient(s) removed:
Biotin; Calcium; D-Pantothenic acid; Folate; Genistein; Genistin; Iron; Isoflavones; Magnesium; Protein; Riboflavin; Thiamine; Vitamin B12; Vitamin C; Zinc
NHPID Name:
Glycine max
New Sub-ingredient(s) added:
Biotin; Calcium; D-Pantothenic acid; Folate; Magnesium; Protein; Riboflavin; Thiamine; Vitamin B12; Zinc
NHPID Name:
Soy protein isolate
New Method(s) of Preparation added:
Extract dry standardised
NHPID Name:
Soy protein isolate
Medicinal Rationale changed:
Classified as an NHP under Schedule 1, item 2 (an extract) of the Natural Health Products Regulations.
NHPID Name:
Orthosiphon aristatus
New Name Reference added:
GRIN
NHPID Name:
Orthosiphon aristatus
Medicinal Rationale changed:
Classified as an NHP under Schedule 1, item 1 (a plant or a plant material) of the Natural Health Products Regulations.
NHPID Name:
Orthosiphon aristatus
Name Reference removed:
UNAVA
NHPID Name:
Piper methysticum
Name Reference removed:
UNAVA
NHPID Name:
Piper methysticum
New Name Reference added:
GRIN
NHPID Name:
Lauramide DEA
Removed NMI purpose(s):
Surfactant
NHPID Name:
Lauramide DEA
New NMI Purpose(s):
Surfactant - Cleansing Agent
NHPID Name:
Propylparaben
Modification:
Removed Schedule 1: Isolate
NHPID Name:
Propylparaben
Sub-ingredient(s) removed:
para-Hydroxybenzoic acid
NHPID Name:
Propylparaben
CAS Registry Number(s) removed:
59593-07-6
NHPID Name:
Benzylparaben
Modification:
Removed Schedule 1: Isolate
NHPID Name:
Butylparaben
Modification:
Removed Schedule 1: Isolate
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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