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 April 28, 2023.

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:
Armillaria Mellea

Role:
Medicinal


NHPID Name:
Aralu

Role:
Medicinal


NHPID Name:
Rosae Laevigatae Radix

Role:
Medicinal


NHPID Name:
Sodium butyrate

Role:
No Role


NHPID Name:
Echinochloa Esculenta

Role:
Medicinal


NHPID Name:
Echinochloa Frumentacea

Role:
Medicinal


NHPID Name:
Akkermansia Muciniphila

Role:
Medicinal


NHPID Name:
Alstonia Scholaris

Role:
Medicinal


NHPID Name:
C12-18 Alkanoyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer

Role:
Non-Medicinal


NHPID Name:
Rheum Ribes

Role:
Medicinal


NHPID Name:
Urochloa Ramosa

Role:
Medicinal


NHPID Name:
Strobilanthes Ciliatus

Role:
Medicinal


NHPID Name:
Embelia Ribes Fruit Extract

Role:
Non-Medicinal


NHPID Name:
Acacia Nilotica Bark Extract

Role:
Non-Medicinal


NHPID Name:
Triphala Extract

Role:
Non-Medicinal


NHPID Name:
Solanum Trilobatum

Role:
Medicinal


NHPID Name:
Solanum Torvum

Role:
Medicinal


NHPID Name:
Panicum Sumatrense

Role:
Medicinal


NHPID Name:
Capryloyl/Caproyl Methyl Glucamide

Role:
Non-Medicinal


NHPID Name:
Sunfloweroyl Methylglucamide

Role:
Non-Medicinal


NHPID Name:
Annona Squamosa

Role:
Medicinal


NHPID Name:
Eleusine Coracana

Role:
Medicinal


NHPID Name:
Macrotyloma Uniflorum

Role:
Medicinal


NHPID Name:
Paspalum Scrobiculatum

Role:
Medicinal


NHPID Name:
Citrus Reticulata × Citrus Sinensis

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.

Old NHPID Name:
Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract

New NHPID Name:
Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract


Revised Proper and Common Names

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

NHPID Name:
Allyl Methacrylates Crosspolymer

Removed Proper Name(s):
Allyl Methacrylates Crosspolymer


NHPID Name:
Allyl Methacrylates Crosspolymer

New Proper Name(s):
Allyl methacrylate-ethylene dimethacrylate crosspolymer


NHPID Name:
Allyl Methacrylates Crosspolymer

Removed Common Name(s):
Allyl Methacrylate-Ethylene Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer


NHPID Name:
Allyl Methacrylates Crosspolymer

New Common Name(s):
Allyl methacrylates crosspolymer


NHPID Name:
Sodium phosphate, monobasic

New Common Name(s):
Sodium phosphate


NHPID Name:
Radix Stephaniae

New Common Name(s):
Jinbuhuan


NHPID Name:
Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract

Removed Common Name(s):
Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract


NHPID Name:
Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract

New Common Name(s):
Bambusa vulgaris leaf/stem extract


NHPID Name:
dl-Limonene

New Common Name(s):
Limonene


NHPID Name:
L-Arginine

New Common Name(s):
Arginine


New Roles

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

NHPID Name:
Sanguinarine

Old Role:
Non-NHP

New Role:
Medicinal


NHPID Name:
Stem bromelain

Old Role:
No Role

New Role:
Non-Medicinal


Revised Restrictions

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

NHPID Name:
Allyl Methacrylates Crosspolymer

New Non-medicinal Restriction(s) added:
Detail:For topical use only.


NHPID Name:
Croton tiglium

Medicinal Restriction(s) removed:
Detail:The presence of this ingredient without conditions 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/person/cosmet/info-ind-prof/_hot-list-critique/prohibited-eng.php


NHPID Name:
Massa Medicata Fermentata (Guangdong Shenqu)

New Route(s) of Adminstration added:
Oral


NHPID Name:
Massa Medicata Fermentata (Guangdong Shenqu)

Medicinal Restriction(s) Changed :
Detail:For all Acorus species, there are concerns related to the content of beta-asarone. Toxic limits for beta-asarone: No more than (NMT) 10 mg/kg beta-asarone in dried rhizome of Acorus species or NMT 115 mcg/day of beta-asarone in finished products.


NHPID Name:
Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract

New Route(s) of Adminstration added:
Topical


NHPID Name:
Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract

New Route(s) of Adminstration added:
Dental


NHPID Name:
Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract

New Route(s) of Adminstration added:
Oral


NHPID Name:
Azadirachta indica leaf extract

New Route(s) of Adminstration added:
Buccal


NHPID Name:
Azadirachta indica leaf extract

New Route(s) of Adminstration added:
Dental


NHPID Name:
Thymol

New Route(s) of Adminstration added:
Buccal


NHPID Name:
Thymol

New Route(s) of Adminstration added:
Dental


NHPID Name:
dl-Limonene

New Route(s) of Adminstration added:
Oral


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:
Stearic acid

New NMI Purpose(s):
Surfactant - Emulsifying Agent


NHPID Name:
Sanguinarine

Non-NHP Rationale changed:
Classified as an NHP under Schedule 1, item 2 (an isolate) of the Natural Health Products Regulations.


NHPID Name:
Ephedra sinica

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:
Croton tiglium

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:
Croton tiglium

New Additional Details added :
The presence of Croton tiglium oil as prohibited on the List of Prohibited and Restricted Cosmetic Ingredients (the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist) indicates that there are potential safety issues. This ingredient cannot be used in natural health products without the submission of additional evidence for safety.


NHPID Name:
Sida cordifolia

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:
Juniperus virginiana

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:
Larrea tridentata

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:
Acorus gramineus

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:
Rhizoma Acori Tatarinowii

Additional Details removed:
For all Acorus species, there are concerns related to the content of beta-asarone.


NHPID Name:
Rhizoma Acori Tatarinowii

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:
Massa Medicata Fermentata (Guangdong Shenqu)

Additional Details changed:
The 62 ingredients of Massa Medicata Fermentata Guangdong Shenqu are listed in the State Drug Standard (SDS) Guangdong Shenqu monograph WS3-B-3547-98 (in Chinese), available at: http://www.newdruginfo.com/ypbz/zybb/bbzg0153.htm. A cover letter listing each component, its Latin binomial and its processing method will need to be submitted with the Product License Application Form.


NHPID Name:
Massa Medicata Fermentata (Guangdong Shenqu)

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:
Butyric acid

New Source Ingredient(s) added:
Sodium butyrate


NHPID Name:
Cantharidin

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


NHPID Name:
Herba Aristolochiae Mollissimae

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:
Asarum canadense

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:
Asarum heterotropoides

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:
Asarum sieboldii

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:
Radix et Rhizoma Asari

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:
Acorus calamus

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:
Acorus calamus var. angustatus

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:
Rhizoma Acori Calami

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:
Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract

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


NHPID Name:
Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract

Removed NMI purpose(s):
Cosmetic


NHPID Name:
Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract

New NMI Purpose(s):
Flow Enhancer , Humectant , Oral Care Agent


NHPID Name:
Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract

Additional Details removed:
For the NMI purpose "cosmetic" (used in cleansing, improving or altering the complexion, skin, hair or teeth), the allowed routes of administration are topical and dental.


NHPID Name:
Stem bromelain

New Additional Details added :
For buccal or dental use only.


NHPID Name:
Azadirachta indica leaf extract

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


NHPID Name:
Azadirachta indica leaf extract

New NMI Purpose(s):
Oral Care Agent


NHPID Name:
Thymol

New NMI Purpose(s):
Oral Care Agent


NHPID Name:
Inulin

Additional Details removed:
Specifications for chicory inulin: Hot water extraction only, no organic solvents and/or enzymes used. Specifications for standard inulin from chicory root (dwb): Appearance: white powder; Total fiber: 90% up to >98% (AOAC 997.08 or AOAC 999.03 method); Sugars: 5-11%; Max 2% if desugared; Degree of polymerization (DP) range: 2-60 (2-44 for late harvest); Average DP: 7-14; Molecules with DP < 10: 30-36%, up to 59% for late harvest; Molecules with DP < 20: 63-71% (up to 88% for late harvest); Molecules with DP >= 20: 29-37% (min 12% for late harvest). Reference: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/fssa/labeti/guide/ch6ae.shtml


NHPID Name:
alpha-Amylase

New Source Material(s) added:
Bacillus amyloliquefaciens (Parts: Whole Cell)


Monograph Modifications

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

Modification:
Heal-All-Prunella Vulgaris - Buccal and Oromucosal


Modification:
Heal-All-Prunella Vulgaris - Oral


Modification:
Heal-All-Prunella Vulgaris - Topical


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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