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 May 31, 2024.
- 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 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:
Coconut Protein Concentrate
Role:
Medicinal
NHPID Name:
Coconut Protein Isolate
Role:
Medicinal
NHPID Name:
Stannous Pyrophosphate
Role:
Medicinal
NHPID Name:
Salvia Triloba Leaf Extract
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Phaeodactylum Tricornutum
Role:
Medicinal
NHPID Name:
Pleurotus Citrinopileatus
Role:
Medicinal
NHPID Name:
Flavonolignans
Role:
Component
NHPID Name:
5-Methoxy-N,N-dimethyltryptamine
Role:
Medicinal
NHPID Name:
Lipoxin A4
Role:
Medicinal
NHPID Name:
Chia Protein Isolate
Role:
Medicinal
NHPID Name:
Chia Protein Concentrate
Role:
Medicinal
NHPID Name:
Chickpea Protein Isolate
Role:
Medicinal
NHPID Name:
Fava Bean Protein Isolate
Role:
Medicinal
NHPID Name:
Fava Bean Protein Concentrate
Role:
Medicinal
NHPID Name:
Pumpkin Seed Protein Concentrate
Role:
Medicinal
NHPID Name:
Lemna Minor
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:
Inca Peanut Protein
New NHPID Name:
Inca Peanut Protein
Old NHPID Name:
Aronia melanocarpa(black chokeberry) fruit extract
New NHPID Name:
Aronia Melanocarpa Fruit Extract
Old NHPID Name:
Behentrimonium Chloride
New NHPID Name:
Behentrimonium Chloride
Old NHPID Name:
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
New NHPID Name:
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Old NHPID Name:
Lentil protein concentrate
New NHPID Name:
Lentil Protein Concentrate
Old NHPID Name:
Beef protein isolate
New NHPID Name:
Beef Protein Isolate
Revised Proper and Common Names
In this update, the following non-homeopathic ingredients had their common or proper names revised.
NHPID Name:
Inca Peanut Protein
Removed Proper Name(s):
Plukenetia volubilis seed protein
NHPID Name:
Inca Peanut Protein
New Proper Name(s):
Inca peanut protein; Sacha inchi protein
NHPID Name:
Inca Peanut Protein
Removed Common Name(s):
Inca Peanut Protein; Sacha inchi protein
NHPID Name:
Inca Peanut Protein
New Common Name(s):
Inca peanut protein; Sacha inchi protein
NHPID Name:
Aronia Melanocarpa Fruit Extract
Removed Common Name(s):
Aronia melanocarpa(black chokeberry) fruit extract
NHPID Name:
Aronia Melanocarpa Fruit Extract
New Common Name(s):
Aronia melanocarpa (Black chokeberry) fruit extract; Aronia melanocarpa fruit extract
NHPID Name:
Behentrimonium Chloride
Removed Proper Name(s):
Behentrimonium Chloride
NHPID Name:
Behentrimonium Chloride
New Proper Name(s):
N,N,N-Trimethyl-1-docosanaminium chloride
NHPID Name:
Linalool
New Proper Name(s):
(RS)-3,7-Dimethylocta-1,6-dien-3-ol
NHPID Name:
Linalool
Removed Proper Name(s):
(RS)-3,7-Dimethylocta-1,6-dien-3-ol
NHPID Name:
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Removed Common Name(s):
Acai Fruit Extract; Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
NHPID Name:
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
New Common Name(s):
Euterpe oleracea fruit extract
NHPID Name:
Lentil Protein Concentrate
New Proper Name(s):
Lentil protein concentrate
NHPID Name:
Lentil Protein Concentrate
New Common Name(s):
Lentil protein concentrate
NHPID Name:
Lentil Protein Concentrate
Removed Proper Name(s):
Lentil protein concentrate
NHPID Name:
Lentil Protein Concentrate
Removed Common Name(s):
Lentil protein concentrate
NHPID Name:
Beef Protein Isolate
Removed Proper Name(s):
Beef protein isolate
NHPID Name:
Beef Protein Isolate
Removed Common Name(s):
Beef protein isolate
NHPID Name:
Beef Protein Isolate
New Proper Name(s):
Beef protein isolate
NHPID Name:
Beef Protein Isolate
New Common Name(s):
Beef protein isolate
NHPID Name:
Wolffia Globosa
Removed Common Name(s):
Wolffia globosa
NHPID Name:
Wolffia Globosa
New Common Name(s):
Asian watermeal
New Roles
In this update, the roles of the following non-homeopathic ingredients were changed.
NHPID Name:
Nitrate
Old Role:
Non-medicinal
New Role:
No role
Revised Restrictions
In this update, the following non-homeopathic ingredients underwent a modification related to their restrictions.
NHPID Name:
Genistein
Non-medicinal Restriction(s) changed:
For topical use only.
NHPID Name:
Aronia Melanocarpa Fruit Extract
New Route(s) of Adminstration added:
Oral
NHPID Name:
Aronia Melanocarpa Fruit Extract
New Non-medicinal Restriction(s) added:
General
NHPID Name:
Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate
Non-medicinal Restriction(s) changed:
Up to 1%, when formulated to be non-irritating.
NHPID Name:
Soy protein isolate
New Non-medicinal Restriction(s) added:
General
NHPID Name:
Behentrimonium Chloride
New Non-medicinal Restriction(s) added:
For topical use only, when formulated to be non-irritating. In rinse-off hair products, up to 5% for the individual concentration of behentrimonium chloride or the sum of the individual concentrations of cetrimonium chloride, streartrimonium chloride, and behentrimonium chloride while at the same time up to 2.5% for the sum of the individual concentrations of cetrimonium chloride and streartrimonium chloride; in leave-on hair products, up to 3% for the individual concentration of behentrimonium chloride or the sum of the individual concentrations of cetrimonium chloride, streartrimonium chloride, and behentrimonium chloride while at the same time up to 1% for the sum of the individual concentrations of cetrimonium chloride and streartrimonium chloride; and in leave-on face products, up to 3% for the individual concentration of behentrimonium chloride or the sum of the individual concentrations of cetrimonium chloride, streartrimonium chloride, and behentrimonium chloride while at the same time up to 0.5% for the sum of the individual concentrations of cetrimonium chloride and streartrimonium chloride.
NHPID Name:
Linalool
New Route(s) of Adminstration added:
Oral
NHPID Name:
Phaeodactylum Tricornutum Extract
Non-medicinal Restriction(s) changed:
For topical use only.
NHPID Name:
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Non-medicinal Restriction(s) removed:
General
NHPID Name:
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Non-medicinal Restriction(s) changed:
Up to 0.04% in leave-on products and up to 0.38% in rinse-off products. For the purpose of flavour enhancer, in topical products which may result in incidental ingestion, such as lipsticks.
NHPID Name:
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Non-medicinal Restriction(s) removed:
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.
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:
Protein
New Source Ingredient(s) added:
Coconut Protein Isolate; Coconut Protein Concentrate; Inca Peanut Protein
NHPID Name:
Cocos nucifera
New Sub-ingredient(s) added:
Coconut Protein Isolate; Coconut Protein Concentrate
NHPID Name:
Inca Peanut Protein
Modification:
Revised Category: Approved Chemical Name
NHPID Name:
Inca Peanut Protein
New Sub-ingredient(s) added:
Protein
NHPID Name:
Inca Peanut Protein
Medicinal Rationale changed:
Classified as an NHP under Schedule 1, item 2 (an extract) of the Natural Health Products Regulations.
NHPID Name:
Aronia Melanocarpa Fruit Extract
Modification:
Removed Schedule 1: Extract
NHPID Name:
Aronia Melanocarpa Fruit Extract
Method(s) of Preparation removed:
Extract dry standardized; Extract liquid standardized
NHPID Name:
Aronia Melanocarpa Fruit Extract
New NMI Purpose(s):
Skin-Conditioning Agent
NHPID Name:
Protein
New Source Material(s) added:
Acheta domesticus (Parts: Whole); Gryllodes sigillatus (Parts: Whole)
NHPID Name:
Acheta Domesticus
Modification:
New Source material
Constituent(s): Whole
NHPID Name:
Acheta Domesticus
New Sub-ingredient(s) added:
Protein
NHPID Name:
Gryllodes Sigillatus
Modification:
New Source material
Constituent(s): Whole
NHPID Name:
Gryllodes Sigillatus
New Sub-ingredient(s) added:
Protein
NHPID Name:
Behentrimonium Chloride
New NMI Purpose(s):
Hair-Conditioning Agent
NHPID Name:
L-Tryptophan
Medicinal Rationale changed:
Classified as an NHP under Schedule 1, item 4 (an amino acid) of the Natural Health Products Regulations.
NHPID Name:
L-Tryptophan
Modification:
Changed Schedule 1:Amino acid
NHPID Name:
Nitrate
New Source Material(s) added:
Amaranthus dubius (Parts: Herb)
NHPID Name:
Nitrate
New Toxicity restriction added:
Acceptable daily intake up to 3.7 mg/kg bw/day, expressed as nitrate ion equivalents.
NHPID Name:
Amaranthus dubius
Modification:
New Source material Constituent(s): Herb
NHPID Name:
Amaranthus dubius
New Sub-ingredient(s) added:
Nitrate
NHPID Name:
Vitexin
New Source Material(s) added:
Crataegus monogyna (Parts: Fruit)
NHPID Name:
Crataegus monogyna
New Sub-ingredient(s) added:
Vitexin
NHPID Name:
Silybum marianum
New Sub-ingredient(s) added:
Flavonolignans
NHPID Name:
Eicosapentaenoic acid
New Source Material(s) added:
Phaeodactylum tricornutum (Parts: Whole)
NHPID Name:
Docosahexaenoic acid
New Source Material(s) added:
Phaeodactylum tricornutum (Parts: Whole)
NHPID Name:
Fucoxanthin
New Source Material(s) added:
Phaeodactylum tricornutum (Parts: Whole)
NHPID Name:
Phaeodactylum Tricornutum Extract
Modification:
Removed Schedule 1:Alga
NHPID Name:
Phaeodactylum Tricornutum Extract
Method(s) of Preparation removed:
Extract dry standardized; Extract liquid standardized
NHPID Name:
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Modification:
Removed Schedule 1: Extract
NHPID Name:
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Method(s) of Preparation removed:
Extract dry standardized; Extract liquid standardized
NHPID Name:
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
New NMI Purpose(s):
Skin-Conditioning Agent
NHPID Name:
Salvia hispanica
New Sub-ingredient(s) added:
Chia Protein Concentrate; Chia Protein Isolate
NHPID Name:
Cicer arietinum
New Sub-ingredient(s) added:
Chickpea Protein Isolate
NHPID Name:
Vicia faba
New Sub-ingredient(s) added:
Fava Bean Protein Concentrate; Fava Bean Protein Isolate
NHPID Name:
Lentil Protein Concentrate
New Sub-ingredient(s) added:
Protein
NHPID Name:
Cucurbita pepo
New Sub-ingredient(s) added:
Pumpkin Seed Protein Concentrate
NHPID Name:
Protein
New Source Ingredient(s) added:
Chia Protein Isolate; Chia Protein Concentrate; Chickpea Protein Isolate; Fava Bean Protein Isolate; Fava Bean Protein Concentrate; Lentil Protein Concentrate; Pumpkin Seed Protein Concentrate
NHPID Name:
Beef Protein Isolate
Modification:
Revised Category:Approved Chemical Name
NHPID Name:
Wolffia Globosa
New Taxonomical Synonym(s) added:
Lemna globosa
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.
Modification:
Vitamin: Vitamins are naturally occurring organic substances required by the body to maintain health. The following are vitamins: 1. Biotin, 2. Folate, 3. Niacin, 4. Pantothenic acid, 5. Riboflavin, 6. Thiamine, 7. Vitamin A, 8. Vitamin B6, 9. Vitamin B12, 10. Vitamin C, 11. Vitamin D, 12. Vitamin E, 13. Vitamin K1, 14. Vitamin K2.
Homeopathic Ingredient Modifications
In this update, the following homeopathic ingredients were added or modified.
No Changes.
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